Channels
Spanish and Latin American TV in Canada: Mexico, Spain and More
Spanish-speaking households in Canada come from Mexico, Colombia, El Salvador, Argentina, Spain and many other countries, and each one wants a different channel on the TV at night. The usual answer is a cable language pack or a satellite dish. TiviLeaf groups its Spanish-language channels by where they come from, so a Mexican family, a Salvadoran family and a family from Madrid can each find their own, alongside the Canadian lineup, from $9 CAD a month and with no dish.
Key takeaways
- The lineup has more than 300 Mexican channels, about 140 Latin American channels, over 100 Spanish national and regional channels, and US Spanish-language networks such as Telemundo and Univision.
- It includes Univision Canada and Telenínos from the Canadian group of the lineup.
- Spain’s channels, La 1, La 2, La Sexta, Antena 3, Cuatro, Telecinco and TVE Internacional, are separate from the Latin American ones, so you can pick the feed from your own country.
- For football, beIN Sports en Español, GOL TV and ESPN Deportes are in the lineup, and our guides cover Liga MX, LaLiga and the Champions League.
- No dish and no installer: it runs on the smart TV, phone or streaming stick you already own, and two- and three-device plans exist.
What the Lineup Carries, Country by Country
| Group | What is in it | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | More than 300 channels: general TV, telenovelas, news, movies, kids | Las Estrellas, Canal 5, Canal Once, TLNovelas, Imagen TV, Milenio TV |
| Latin America | About 140 channels from Argentina, El Salvador and elsewhere, plus a further group of US-based Latin channels | El Trece, Azteca Corazón, Cinelatino, Telemundo Internacional, Galavisión |
| US Spanish-language networks | Telemundo (59 entries, network and local-station feeds) and Univision (25 entries) | Telemundo, Univision, CNN en Español, HBO Latino |
| Spain | 118 general-interest channels plus entertainment and cinema groups | La 1, La 2, La Sexta, Antena 3, Cuatro, Telecinco, TVE Internacional, TV3, ETB |
| Canada | Spanish-language channels in the Canadian group | Univision Canada, Telenínos |
These are channel counts, not promises about any one programme, and the lineup changes. Check the channel list for your own favourites before you subscribe.
Telenovelas, Series and Movies
Telenovelas are the reason many households ask for Spanish TV in the first place. The Mexican group carries Las Estrellas, TLNovelas and Pasiones TV, the Latin American group has Azteca Corazón, and Spain’s group has Atresseries for Spanish drama. For films there are Cinelatino, HBO Latino and Mexico’s De Película channels.
News From Home
News is the second reason, and the choice of channel depends on where home is. The lineup has Milenio TV and Foro TV from Mexico, CNN en Español, NTN24, TeleSUR and DW Español for Latin America and international news, and Spain’s own 24-hour news channel. Seeing the news from your own country, in your own accent, is what the Canadian cable language packs were never very good at.
Football and Sport
Spanish-language football is well covered. beIN Sports en Español, GOL TV, ESPN Deportes and Univision TUDN are in the lineup, as are Mexican sports channels such as TVC Deportes and TDN. Our guides explain the details for each competition: Liga MX, LaLiga and the Champions League.
Children and Family
Telenínos is a Spanish-language children’s channel in the Canadian group, and Baby TV and Disney Junior have Spanish-language feeds. For a household where the grandparents watch in Spanish and the grandchildren watch in English, the same plan covers both.
Setting It Up
- Free trial: four hours from your first login, enough to check your channels on your own device.
- Devices: the installation guide covers Fire TV, Android TV, Samsung and LG TVs, phones, tablets and computers.
- More than one screen: two- and three-device plans are available on every subscription length, so the telenovela and the football match can play in different rooms.
- Price: from $9 CAD per month with no contract. Plans and pricing are listed at tivileaf.com/#pricing.
FAQ
Can I watch Mexican TV in Canada without a satellite dish?
Yes. TiviLeaf streams over your internet connection, so there is no dish and no installer. The lineup has more than 300 Mexican channels, including Las Estrellas, Canal 5, Canal Once and TLNovelas.
Are Spanish channels from Spain included?
Yes. Spain has its own group of more than 100 channels, including La 1, La 2, La Sexta, Antena 3, Cuatro, Telecinco and TVE Internacional, separate from the Latin American channels.
Is Telemundo or Univision included?
Telemundo and Univision are both in the lineup, Telemundo as 59 entries and Univision as 25, including network and local-station feeds. Univision Canada is in the Canadian group.
Can I watch Liga MX or LaLiga?
The lineup has the Spanish-language sports channels that carry football, including beIN Sports en Español, GOL TV and ESPN Deportes. Our Liga MX and LaLiga guides explain how each competition is shown in Canada.
Can I use it on more than one TV?
Yes. You can install TiviLeaf on as many devices as you like, and two- and three-device plans let more than one screen stream at the same moment.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. It lasts four hours from your first login, enough to check your channels on your own device.