The CFL confirmed Wednesday that 20 games will be broadcast in the United States on ESPN during the 2015 season.
The first televised game will be a preseason matchup between the Grey Cup-winning Calgary Stampeders and the BC Lions in Calgary on Friday, June 12.
The opening regular-season contest televised in the U.S. could feature 2013 SEC defensive player of the year Michael Sam, as the Montreal Alouettes host the Ottawa RedBlacks on June 25.
Here's the preseason television schedule:
| Date | Time (ET) | Away | Home | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12 | 9:30 p.m. | BC Lions | Calgary Stampeders | ESPN3 |
| June 13 | 10:00 p.m. | Saskatchewan Roughriders | Edmonton Eskimos | ESPN3 |
| June 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Toronto Argonauts | Montreal Alouettes | ESPN3 |
(Courtesy: CFL)
The regular-season broadcast schedule has not yet been released.