TNA has confirmed that it is to shift its programming to Sportsnet in Canada from January.
The company made an announcement on Monday that confirmed earlier reporting by POST Wrestling’s John Pollock.
Monday’s press release states:
TNA Wrestling’s Flagship Weekly TV Program to Air Thursday Nights on Sportsnet
TNA Wrestling has signed an exclusive multi-year agreement with Sportsnet to air its flagship weekly TV show, TNA iMPACT!, every Thursday from 8-10 p.m. ET nationally in Canada on Sportsnet 360, beginning on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
Additional programming to air on Sportsnet 360 includes TNA’s Xplosion, TNA in 60 and other TNA Classics from the 20+ year library, showcasing over 6,000 hours of unforgettable matches and moments.
Sportsnet is Canada’s No. 1 sports network. In addition to being the official Canadian NHL national multiplatform rights holder, and regional broadcaster for the Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs, Sportsnet also has extensive coverage of the Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto Raptors, UFC and much more.
“We are thrilled to bring TNA Wrestling to Sportsnet 360,” said Anthony Cicione, president of TNA Wrestling. “Anchored by our flagship weekly TNA iMPACT!, this partnership is a major step forward for TNA Wrestling as all our fans in Canada can now watch on one of Canada’s largest sports outlets.”
TNA iMPACT! will continue to air on AXS TV and TNA+ in the US, in addition to being distributed internationally on TNA+ and other leading broadcast platforms.
The Fight Network will be able to broadcast episodes of iMPACT and Xplosion on a 13-day delay, reported John Pollock on Monday.
A follow-up on the TNA to Sportsnet deal:
The flagship IMPACT show will be able to air on Fight Network in Canada, 13 days after it first airs on Sportsnet 360, same with Xplosion
TNA in 60 & other content is non-exclusive to Sportsnet and can air w/o restrictions on Fight Net
— John Pollock (@iamjohnpollock) December 23, 2024
Additionally, TNA published a Q&A page for Canadian TNA+ subscribers. It states that Sportsnet will have exclusive first-run rights and that “New episodes of TNA programming will be available on TNA+ two weeks after their TV broadcast in Canada.”
Subscribers had previously had access to weekly programming at the same time as it aired on television.
There will be no change to the current pricing for TNA+ in Canada.
