The Winnipeg Sea Bears are set to face the Brampton Honey Badgers in the 2026 CEBL Finals, with Game 1 tipping off Wednesday, August 12.
If you’re looking for the easiest way to watch the Winnipeg Sea Bears vs. Brampton Honey Badgers without a cable subscription, there’s a very simple option: YouTube.
The official CEBL YouTube channel will be livestreaming the CEBL Finals, giving fans an easy and free way to watch the championship series online.
Watch the CEBL Finals FREE on YouTube
For Winnipeg fans, the easiest option is the official CEBL YouTube livestream.
You don’t need a cable subscription to watch the game on YouTube. Simply head to the CEBL’s official livestream page and look for the upcoming Sea Bears vs. Honey Badgers broadcast.
The CEBL’s official YouTube channel currently lists the Finals opener between the Winnipeg Sea Bears and Brampton Honey Badgers as an upcoming livestream.
When Is the Winnipeg Sea Bears Game?
- Game 1 — Wednesday, August 12
Winnipeg Sea Bears vs. Brampton Honey Badgers
6:00 p.m. CT
CAA Centre — Brampton, Ontario
The game will be the first of a historic best-of-three CEBL Finals series.
Other Free Ways to Watch the CEBL Finals
YouTube isn’t the only free option.
CBC Sports is also providing free digital coverage of the CEBL, with games available through CBC Gem and CBCSports.ca. The CEBL’s 2026 broadcast agreement with CBC Sports includes free streaming of the league’s games through CBC’s digital platforms.
When Are Games 2 and 3?
- Game 2 — Saturday, August 15
Brampton Honey Badgers at Winnipeg Sea Bears
2:30 p.m. CT
Canada Life Centre — Winnipeg - Game 3 — Sunday, August 16 — If Necessary
Brampton Honey Badgers at Winnipeg Sea Bears
2:30 p.m. CT
Canada Life Centre — Winnipeg
The CEBL Finals are being played as a best-of-three series. The first team to win two games will be crowned the 2026 CEBL champion.
Why the 2026 CEBL Finals Are Historic
This is a huge moment for the Winnipeg Sea Bears.
Winnipeg is appearing in the CEBL Finals for the first time in franchise history after defeating the Saskatoon Mamba and Vancouver Bandits in the Western Conference playoffs.
The championship series is also historic for the entire league.
For the first time in CEBL history, the championship will be decided by a best-of-three series instead of a single championship game.
That means the Sea Bears are just two wins away from their first CEBL championship.
Winnipeg vs. Brampton: A Rematch With Plenty at Stake
The Sea Bears will have their work cut out for them.
Brampton defeated Winnipeg in both regular-season meetings this year, winning 96-92 in May and 88-86 in July.
But Winnipeg enters the Finals with plenty of momentum after knocking off Vancouver in the Western Conference Final.
Now, the Sea Bears have a chance to turn those regular-season losses into history.
How to Watch the Sea Bears CEBL Finals for Free
Best and easiest option:
Other free options:
Television:
- CBC TV
- TSN
