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Canada Super 60 returns for Season 2 at Vancouver’s BC Place
Yuvraj Singh eyes global spotlight as league builds cricket’s North America push
VANCOUVER: The Canada Super 60 League is gearing up for its second season, with matches scheduled to be played from September 29 to October 4, 2026 at BC Place Stadium, as the tournament looks to build on a promising debut.
After a first season that drew attention from across the cricketing world, organisers are aiming to position the league as a regular fixture on the global calendar. Backed by growing fan interest and international participation, the short-format competition is steadily carving out its niche in North America.
League partner Yuvraj Singh struck an optimistic note about the road ahead. “After the success of last year’s inaugural season, I am truly delighted to share that Canada Super 60 is returning for Season 2,” he said. He added that the response from fans and players had been “incredibly encouraging,” and the focus now is to establish the tournament as a marquee global event.
Singh also highlighted the league’s role beyond entertainment, noting that it offers young players in Canada an opportunity to compete alongside top international talent. He described the experience of playing at BC Place as “very special”, pointing to the venue’s unique indoor setting and lively atmosphere.
The event has also drawn strong institutional backing. “We’re delighted to welcome the Canada Super 60 League and cricket fans back to BC Place,” said Government of British Columbia minister of tourism, arts, culture and sport Anne Kang, emphasising the role such events play in showcasing the region and boosting sports tourism.
Echoing this sentiment, Cricket Canada president Amjad Bajwa said the league represents a significant step forward for cricket’s growth in the region. “This league is not only about world-class competition, but also about creating pathways and opportunities for Canadian players,” he said.
At the venue level too, enthusiasm is high. “Welcoming Canada Super 60 cricket back to BC Place is incredibly meaningful to us,” said BC Place general manager Chris May, noting the stadium’s growing association with cricket and its diverse fan base.
The tournament returns in a landmark year for the venue, which is also set to host matches during the FIFA World Cup 2026, further cementing its status as a multi-sport hub.
On the field, defending men’s champions Brampton Blitz will be back to defend their title, while the Toronto Sixers will look to build on their strong showing in the women’s competition.
With momentum on its side and ambitions firmly set, the Canada Super 60 League is shaping up for a second season that could well move it from promising newcomer to a serious player on cricket’s global stage.
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Sony Sports launches Kannada channel to expand Karnataka reach
Network sharpens regional push with new Kannada offering, stacking cricket, global sports, and the Asian Games 2026
Mumbai: Sony Sports Network has stepped harder on the regional accelerator, launching Sony Sports Ten 4 Kannada as it targets Karnataka’s sizeable and sports-hungry audience.
The move marks a deeper foray into language-led broadcasting, with the network betting that fans increasingly want sport in their own tongue—not merely subtitled, but culturally tuned. The Kannada channel follows closely on the heels of its Tamil and Telugu launches in 2025, signalling a clear strategy: go local, scale fast.
With this addition, Sony Sports Network’s portfolio swells to 11 sports channels spanning five languages—English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada—cementing its pitch as one of India’s most expansive multi-language sports broadcasters.
The new channel arrives armed with a dense calendar. India’s bilateral tours of England, Sri Lanka and New Zealand headline the cricket slate, alongside the Women’s Asia Cup T20. Further out, the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026—featuring 41 disciplines including cricket, hockey and kabaddi—adds heft to the line-up.
Beyond the pitch, the offering stretches across global and domestic properties: UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, Indian Super League and UFC, all packaged with Kannada commentary and presentation.
“The South market is one of the most significant, accounting for about a third of the overall television viewership, and Karnataka is among one of the most dynamic and high-potential sports markets in the country,” said Rajesh Kaul, chief revenue officer and business head, sports and international, Sony Pictures Networks India. “As consumption increasingly shifts towards language-first experiences, regionalisation is no longer an option but a strategic imperative. With Sony Sports Ten 4 Kannada, we are deepening our commitment to this market, bringing fans closer to the action through a more immersive, culturally relevant viewing experience. This launch not only expands our regional footprint but also strengthens our ability to unlock new audiences and deliver greater value to our partners across an action-packed sporting calendar.”
Available across major distribution platforms, the channel aims to reach viewers across urban and rural Karnataka alike.
The message is unmistakable: in India’s fragmented media market, language is leverage—and Sony Sports intends to use it.
