SiriusXM Canada to broadcast Canadian MLS games

MLS games from Toronto FC, Montreal Impact and Vancouver Whitecaps available to subscribers

TORONTO, March 17, 2017 /CNW/ - SiriusXM Canada (TSX: XSR), the country's leading audio entertainment company, today announced extensive season-long coverage and play-by-play of all three Canadian MLS clubs. Subscribers will get access to nearly every game from Toronto FC, Montreal Impact and Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Canada Talks (ch. 167).

In addition to games, SiriusXM host and soccer analyst Aron Papernick will host Canada FC each week, breaking down the past week's games and previewing what's coming up with Canadian teams and their opponents. Canada FC can be heard on Canada Talks Fridays at 12 pm ET/9 am PT, and is available On-Demand for those subscribers with SiriusXM Streaming access.

"We always aim to provide the absolute best sports content in North America and being able to offer Canadian soccer to subscribers is part of that unique offering," said Joe Thistel, Director, Programming, SiriusXM Canada. "Soccer is a growing sport across Canada with new fans being created every day and we're happy to give those fans access to games in the car, in the home and on-the-go."

Listeners who have SiriusXM Streaming access can also listen on the SiriusXM App, online and On-Demand.

MLS joins SiriusXM's comprehensive coverage of every major sport, including NHL, NFL, MLB, NASCAR, NBA, PGA, CFL and more.

For more information and weekly schedules visit www.siriusxm.ca/channels/canada-talks/.

About SiriusXM Canada

Sirius XM Canada Holdings Inc. (TSX: XSR) operates as SiriusXM Canada. SiriusXM Canada, with more than 2.8 million subscribers, is the country's leading audio entertainment company and broadcasts more than 130 satellite radio channels featuring premier sports, news, talk, entertainment and commercial-free music. SiriusXM Canada offers an array of content from the most recognized news, entertainment and major sports brands including the NHL, NFL, NBA, MLB, NASCAR, CNN, CBC, FOX, BBC, Howard Stern, Disney, Comedy Central and more.

SiriusXM programming is available on a variety of devices including pre-installed and after-market radios in cars, trucks and boats, smartphones and mobile devices, and consumer electronics products for homes and offices. SiriusXM programming is also available online at www.siriusxm.ca and on Apple and Android-powered mobile devices.

SiriusXM Canada has partnerships with every major automaker and its radio products are available at more than 2,500 retail locations nationwide. To find out more about SiriusXM Canada (TSX: XSR), visit our website at www.siriusxm.ca.

SiriusXM Canada has been designated one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies eight years in a row and is currently a Platinum Club Member, in addition to 2013, 2014 and 2015 rankings in PROFIT 500's list of Canada's Fastest Growing Companies.

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About Major League Soccer:

Headquartered in New York City, Major League Soccer features 22 clubs throughout the United States and Canada. For more information about MLS, visit www.MLSsoccer.com.

SOURCE SiriusXM Canada

SiriusXM Canada contact: Kayla J. Schwartz, Senior Manager, Communications & Sponsorship, 416-408-6033, [email protected]