The CBC Sports App is your source for the top headlines, highlights and sports scores covering Canadian sports, Canadian athletes, and Olympic and Paralympic sports. The CBC Sports App is available on the Google Play and Apple App Stores.
- Open the Google Play Store on your Android device.
- Select the search icon, the magnifying glass found at the top of the screen.
- Enter “CBC Sports” in the search bar and select “CBC Sports” when it appears below the search bar.
- Select "Install".
- Find more info HERE
Or use the following QR code from your Android phone or tablet to go directly to the Sports app in the Google Play Store
- Open the App Store on your iOS device.
- Select the search icon, the magnifying glass found at the top of the screen.
- Enter “CBC Sports” in the search bar and select “CBC Sports” when it appears below the search bar.
- Select "Get".
- Find more info HERE
Or use the following QR code from your iPhone/iPad to go directly to the Sports app in the app store
You can view the following video for instructions on how to get started with the CBC Sports App:
Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about the app. Click on a question to see the answer below.
FAQs
I'm having trouble streaming video on the app. What can I do?
Which sports can I watch while outside of Canada?
How do I change which sports are displayed in My Feed?
How do I save an article to read later?
What iOS versions are supported?
What Android versions are supported?
Where can I share my feedback about the app?
Answers
I'm having trouble streaming video on the app. What can I do?
Please see this link to our FAQ article for troubleshooting steps to take.
Can I watch sports on the app from outside Canada?
Due to rights and licensing agreements some sports content, including NHL hockey, is not available outside of Canada. Please see here for more information about programming available outside of Canada.
How do I turn on/off alerts?
On Apple devices, go to the Settings icon in the top-left hand corner of the app. Under Notifications, select Manage my alerts and select the alerts (topics and sports) that interest you.
On Android devices, navigate to the Menu icon in the top-left hand corner of the app. Under Manage My Alerts, select the alerts (topics and sports) of interest.
How do I change which sports are displayed in My Feed?
You can customize to add/remove sports from the My Feed section by selecting the settings menu in the top left corner of the app. Scroll down in the menu until you see "Manage my Feed." Select that and you will find a list with checkmarks beside the sports you have selected.
How do I save an article to read later?
When viewing a story in the lineup, tap the bookmark icon to save an article to read later. Please note that the bookmark icon only appears in the lineup when not in Compact Layout, which can be toggled from the settings menu.
If you’re reading a story and would like to return to it later, tap the bookmark icon in the top right corner.
You can find your saved articles in the settings menu, found in the top left corner. Select the menu/settings icon and then scroll down until you see "My Saved Articles." Users can read stories here at any time, even without an online connection.
What iOS versions are supported?
The minimum OS version supported for Apple devices is iOS 12. This means that the following Apple devices can continue to use their current version of the app, but they will no longer be eligible for future updates.
- iPhone 5c
- iPhone 5
- iPhone 4s
- iPad (gen 4)
- iPad mini (gen 1)
- iPad (gen 3)
- iPad 2
What Android versions are supported?
The minimum OS version supported for Android devices is Lollipop (OS version 5).
This means that Android devices that are on Kitkat (OS version 4.4) can continue to use their current version of the app, but they will no longer be eligible for future updates.
Where can I share my feedback about the app?
We turn to our audience frequently to discuss new product features. If you’d be interested in joining the CBC panel, please sign up here.