TV ratings

[Invader]

After the CFL went exclusively with TSN it was reported that CBC/Global wanted to submit a combined bid for a higher amount than TSN paid, but weren't allowed to bid. The CFL wanted their games on TSN (which was the undisputed leader in cable sports) and was willing to take less money (about $12M at the time) without opening up the bidding process.

To maximize the value of CFL TV rights, the league could sell a package of Saturday and Sunday evening games to an alternate network. The playoffs and Grey Cup could also be sold separately to a higher bidder. The risk with removing TSN's exclusivity is the CFL could slide even further down TSN's pecking order, below the NFL, NHL, BJ's (and MLS?)

It does seem like a double standard that Bell's NFL games will be broadcast on TSN/CTV1/CTV2 (like the Super Bowl last year which despite the wide coverage saw a 39% drop in ratings) while CFL games are restricted to cable only.

[AngeloV]

After the CFL went exclusively with TSN it was reported that CBC/Global wanted to submit a combined bid for a higher amount than TSN paid, but weren't allowed to bid. The CFL wanted their games on TSN (which was the undisputed leader in cable sports) and was willing to take less money (about $12M at the time) without opening up the bidding process.

To maximize the value of CFL TV rights, the league could sell a package of Saturday and Sunday evening games to an alternate network. The playoffs and Grey Cup could also be sold separately to a higher bidder. The risk with removing TSN's exclusivity is the CFL could slide even further down TSN's pecking order, below the NFL, NHL, BJ's (and MLS?)

It does seem like a double standard that Bell's NFL games will be broadcast on TSN/CTV1/CTV2 (like the Super Bowl last year which despite the wide coverage saw a 39% drop in ratings) while CFL games are restricted to cable only.

And until you provide a source for this, this means nothing.

[Neely2005]

And until you provide a source for this, this means nothing.

Not everything is on the Internet and sometimes people actually know someone involved.

[AngeloV]

Not everything is on the Internet and sometimes people actually know someone involved.

I don't get your response here. You ask for sources as much if not more than anyone on here. The poster I was replying to posts non factual stuff all the time, which was the reason I responded as I did.

[Neely2005]

I don't get your response here. You ask for sources as much if not more than anyone on here. The poster I was replying to posts non factual stuff all the time, which was the reason I responded as I did.

I'm just pointing out that sometimes there's not a public source available. For example in the past I've shared information about Dean Blundell that wasn't publicly available. I'm going to assume that the details of private rights negotiations wouldn't be made public.

[Shipyard]

After the CFL went exclusively with TSN it was reported that CBC/Global wanted to submit a combined bid for a higher amount than TSN paid, but weren't allowed to bid. The CFL wanted their games on TSN (which was the undisputed leader in cable sports) and was willing to take less money (about $12M at the time) without opening up the bidding process.

To maximize the value of CFL TV rights, the league could sell a package of Saturday and Sunday evening games to an alternate network. The playoffs and Grey Cup could also be sold separately to a higher bidder. The risk with removing TSN's exclusivity is the CFL could slide even further down TSN's pecking order, below the NFL, NHL, BJ's (and MLS?)

It does seem like a double standard that Bell's NFL games will be broadcast on TSN/CTV1/CTV2 (like the Super Bowl last year which despite the wide coverage saw a 39% drop in ratings) while CFL games are restricted to cable only.

Bells NFL games are broadcast on CTV because they can sim-sync with US broadcast, TSN can't do this. They put out of market games on TSN.

CFL games and Grey Cup are ONLY on TSN because it drives TSN subscriptions and ad revenue. CFL is TSNs #1 money maker.

CBC has no shot at CFL rights. They were recently in the mix for the MLS rights but thats because they are basically free.

Global is the only other major bidder. Most of the Shaw executives are big CFL fans and they are one of the league's largest sponsor

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