The short version
Calgary had 1,306,784 residents in 2021, and Punjabi and Tagalog are among its largest non-official mother tongues. Canada 4K IPTV gives Calgary homes the Flames on Sportsnet, the Stampeders on TSN, and channels from home, with times in Mountain. Alberta has no provincial sales tax, and our price includes the GST.
- Population 2021: 1,306,784
- Punjabi 49,855, Tagalog 53,080, Mandarin 33,700
- Population, 2021
- 1,306,784Census, Statistics Canada
- Growth, 2016 to 2021
- 5.5%
- Nearest NHL team
- Calgary FlamesScotiabank Saddledome
- Sales tax
- 5% GST: already in our prices
| Mother tongue | People | Share of the city | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tagalog | 53,080 | 4.1% | Filipino channels |
| Punjabi | 49,855 | 3.8% | South Asian channels |
| Cantonese | 35,795 | 2.8% | Chinese channels |
| Mandarin | 33,700 | 2.6% | Chinese channels |
| Spanish | 32,205 | 2.5% | Latino channels |
| Arabic | 25,145 | 1.9% | Arabic channels |
Source: Statistics Canada, tables 98-10-0002-01 and 98-10-0180-01 (2021 Census), single and multiple responses.
Flames or Stampeders?
Both. Flames games are on Sportsnet; every CFL game, including the Stampeders, is on TSN.
Does the Battle of Alberta work here?
Calgary is in both teams' broadcast region.
Questions people ask
Are Flames games regional in Calgary?
Yes, on Sportsnet's regional feed.
Is the Calgary Stampede on TV?
Coverage varies by year; check the line-up in July.
What tax applies?
5% GST, already in our price.
Sources, checked November 2, 2026
- Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0180-01, November 2, 2026
See also
- FlamesCalgary Flames games air on Sportsnet in 2026-27.
- OilersEdmonton Oilers games air on Sportsnet in 2026-27, both nationally and in the Oilers' region, with national games in French on TVA Sports.
- CFLEvery 2026 CFL game airs on TSN in English and RDS in French, and CTV simulcasts nine.
- AlbertaAlberta had 4,262,635 people in 2021 and two NHL teams, the Oilers and the Flames, so the Battle of Alberta is local TV here.