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Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Canadian women lose tough Volleyball Nations League match to unbeaten Japan
OTTAWA – Canada will be aiming to level their record at 2-2 when it plays Serbia on Sunday to cap off the first week of women's Volleyball Nations League action. Canada slipped to 1-2 with a 3-0 loss to Japan in a best-of-five match played Saturday in front of more than 5,100 spectators at the Arena at TD Place. Canada dropped the match to Japan 24-26, 20-25, 19-25. The unbeaten Japan squad led in attack points (39-33), serving (7-3) and made fewer errors 19-30). 'Japan is really tough to play against, and we were right there with them,' said Canadian setter Brie O'Reilly of Langley, B.C. 'We're just missing those after-20 (points) plays and finishing sets. 'We need to stay aggressive and take confidence that there was a lot of our game that was really great.' O'Reilly said the Canadians need to server more aggressively against Serbia and 'just keep our block defence systems working a bit more cohesively.' Kiera Van Ryk of Surrey, B.C., led the scoring for Canada with 13 points and also set a personal best with a serve clocked at 113 kilometres per hour. Yukiko Wada of Japan led her team with 20 points. Canada opened the VNL schedule with a win over Bulgaria and then lost a Thursday match to Netherlands. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 7, 2025.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
How to watch Volleyball Nations League 2025: Your guide to the VNL
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Photo byReturning stars and a new format are sure to make this a VNL to remember. Both the men's and the women's brackets will provide entertainment all the way to August 3. Here's where to watch 2025 Volleyball Nations League live streams online for free, including free options. Advertisement The Volleyball Nations League encompasses both the women's and men's seasons, with the women's event having started on Wednesday, June 4 and the men's competition beginning on Wednesday, June 11. Each game will take place across the world before concluding with the women's final round at the Atlas Arena in Poland and the men's final round at the Beilun Gymnasium in China. In 2025 the competition has made a number of new changes to incorporate new nations. Gone are the traditional "core" and "challenger" designations; every nation now plays on equal footings with 12 matches over three weeks in rotating six-team pools. The top eight teams from the round-robin phase will then qualify for the final round — where a straightforward knockout bracket will decide the champions. Last year, we saw Türkiye (women) and Poland (men) come out on top, but it was Italy (women) and France (men) who triumphed at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Volleyball powers like USA, Brazil and Serbia will be looking to hit back at this tournament, while debutants like Ukraine and the Czech Republic will aim to give a good account of themselves. Follow our guide to watch 2025 Volleyball Nations League live stream from all over the world – including FREE options. We've also listed the VNL schedule further down the page. How to watch Volleyball Nations League for FREE One of the best things about the Volleyball Nations League is that it's completely FREE to watch in Canada via CBC Sports. Advertisement If you're from the Great White North but you're abroad right now, don't worry about missing out on that free coverage. All you need to do is subscribe to a VPN to watch a free VNL live stream and re-connect to your home streaming coverage. Unblock any stream with a VPN If you're keen to watch the 2025 Volleyball Nations League but you're away from home and the coverage is geo-blocked, then you could always use a VPN to access it (assuming you're not breaching any broadcaster T&Cs, of course). You may be surprised by how simple it is to do. Use a VPN to live stream volleyball from anywhere: Editors Choice NordVPN – try it risk-free for 30 days Advertisement Looking to access your VNL live stream? If you're traveling abroad, use NordVPN to access your stream as if you were back home. We test all the providers and we rate Nord as the best VPN. There's 24/7 support available, a money-back guarantee and, best of all, there's currently over 70% off with this DEAL ON Using a VPN is as easy as one-two-three... 1. Download and install a VPN – as we say, our top choice is NordVPN 2. Connect to the appropriate server location – open the VPN app, hit 'choose location' and select the appropriate geographical location Advertisement 3. Go to the broadcaster's live stream – so if you're from Canada, just head to CBC Sports and watch the volleyball as if you were back at home! How to watch Volleyball Nations League in the UK Unfortunately, the VNL isn't free in the UK like Canada. You'll need to sign up for Volleyball World TV to watch the Volleyball Nations League in the UK. A subscription will set you back £11.99 a month. If you're a Canadian away from home, use a VPN to watch VNL 2025 free on CBC Sports from abroad. How to watch Volleyball Nations League in the US CBS Sports Network airs 2025 Volleyball Nations League games in the US. Advertisement You can watch CBS on most cable packages, but if you're a cord-cutter, you can tune in via one of the best cable alternative services, such as Fubo (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial) and YouTube TV. US resident outside America right now? Use a VPN to live stream Volleyball Nations League 2025 free on CBC Sports from abroad. How to watch Volleyball Nations League in Canada As mentioned above, fans based in Canada can live stream the 2025 Volleyball Nations League on the CBC Sports website for FREE. You can currently pay $5.99 per month for ad-free access to CBC Gem's on-demand library, but if you don't mind sitting through commercials you don't need to pay a thing. Advertisement Take a look at the CBC Sports schedule for full details of what games will be broadcast and when. Away from home? Use a VPN to watch the Volleyball Nations League from abroad. How to watch Volleyball Nations League in Australia No broadcasters picked up the rights to VNL 2025 in Australia, so fans will need Volleyball World TV in order to tune in. You can choose between two plans: the AU$14.99 monthly subscription or the AU$95.88 annual deal. If you're a Canadian visiting Oz, use a VPN to watch VNL 2025 free on CBC Sports from abroad. 2025 Volleyball Nations League Weekly Schedule (Women's Bracket) All times in ET Advertisement Wednesday June 4 Netherlands vs Japan (12pm) USA vs Italy (2pm) Dominican Republic vs Serbia (4pm) Czechia vs Brazil (4.30pm) Bulgaria vs Canada (10.30pm) South Korea vs Germany (11pm) Thursday June 5 Belgium vs Thailand (6am) China vs Poland (10.30am) Bulgaria vs Dominican Republic (7pm) Germany vs Italy (7.30pm) Canada vs Netherlands (10.30pm) USA vs Brazil (11pm) Friday June 6 France vs Belgium (6pm) Türkiye vs Thailand (10.30pm) Dominican Republic (7pm) South Korea vs Italy (7.30pm) Serbia vs Japan (10.30pm) Czechia vs USA (11pm) Saturday June 7 Türkiye vs Poland (6am) China vs France (10.30am) Germany vs Brazil (15.30pm) Canada vs Japan (7pm) Korea vs Czechia (7pm) Bulgaria vs Serbia (10.30pm) Sunday June 8 Belgium vs Poland (2:30am) France vs Thailand (6am) China vs Türkiye (10.30am) Brazil vs Italy (12pm) Dominican Republic vs Japan (2pm) Czechia vs Germany (3.30pm) Bulgaria vs Netherlands (5.30pm) Korea vs USA (7pm) Canada vs Serbia (9pm) We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. 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CTV News
4 days ago
- Sport
- CTV News
What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: June 6-8
A door outside the HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel reads 'Jail Entrance.' (HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel) looks at things to do in Ottawa and eastern Ontario this weekend. CHEO Telethon The 2025 CHEO Telethon is on CTV Ottawa on Saturday. The telethon showcases how your donations support CHEO, the CHEO Research Institute and the Roger Neilson Children's Hospice. To donate, visit Doors Open Ottawa Take a behind the scenes look at many iconic buildings in Ottawa this weekend. Doors Open Ottawa runs Saturday and Sunday across Ottawa. For a list of buildings to explore, click here. On Sunday, the city is hosting the Public Works Big Wheels Expo at 300 Coventry Road. Check out city vehicles, including a garbage truck, sidewalk sweeper, a hydraulic crane and a snow plow. Ottawa Titans The Ottawa Titans host the Sussex County Miners for a three-game series at the Ottawa Baseball Stadium. First pitch Friday night is at 7 p.m., followed by games at 6 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday. There will be fireworks following Friday night's game. Saturday is Pride Night and Sunday is Cappy's Birthday Party. For tickets, visit Volleyball Nations League Some of the top women's volleyball teams in the world are in Ottawa this weekend for Volleyball Nations League. Canada, Bulgaria, Dominican Republic, Japan, Netherlands and Serbia will play at TD Place. For tickets, visit Rhythmic Gymnastics Canadian Championships The Rhythmic Gymnastics Canadian Championships run this weekend at Algonquin College. Witness the beauty, grace and athleticism of Canada's best rhythmic gymnasts. For tickets, visit Dickinson Days Don't miss Dickinson Days this weekend in Manotick Village. Events run all weekend, including a pancake breakfast and Kiwanis Craft Market on Saturday, a scavenger hunt and entertainment. There will be a fireworks show in Centennial Park at 9:30 p.m. Friday. For more information, click here. Ottawa Italian Festival Experience the sights, sounds and flavours of Italy during Ottawa Italian Festival. Head to Preston Street and explore the Ottawa Ferrari Festival, Italian Car Parade, Preston Street Market and the Preston Street Bicycle Races. Blackburn Fun Fair The first weekend of June means it's the Blackburn Fun Fair this weekend in Blackburn. The Blackburn Community Association invites you to enjoy a weekend of fun activities, including a movie night, parade, dog show, softball tournament, music and more. There's a fireworks show at 10 p.m. Saturday. For more information, visit Ottawa Firefighter Day The Ottawa Fire Service invites you to Firefighter Day at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum. Touch a fire truck, learn how to use a fire extinguisher, take part in the children's firefighter challenge, and check out the bucket brigade, a vehicle extrication and a grease fire simulator. Firefighter Day runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Orléans Craft Beer Festival The Orléans Craft Beer Festival runs Friday and Saturday at the Centrum Plaza. Enjoy two days of the best craft breweries, local food and live music. Guitars and Gasoline The Guitars and Gasoline music festival runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Calabogie Motorsports Park. The lineup includes Blue Rodeo and The Trews Friday night, and Josh Ross and Theory of a Deadman on Saturday night. NCC bike days National Capital Commission's weekend bikedays continue all weekend. The NCC will close the parkways and Queen Elizabeth Driveway to vehicles for active use. Here is a look at what's open for cyclists, runners, walkers and other active use: Kichi Zībī Mīkan (Vimy Place to Carling Avenue): 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway (Aviation Parkway to St. Joseph Boulevard): 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Queen Elizabeth Driveway (Somerset Avenue to Fifth Avenue): 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday National Arts Centre Here's a look at what's happening at the National Arts Centre this weekend. Friday: Summer Indigenous Art Market Saturday-Sunday: Le Potager, a rock concert for kids Saturday: Jennifer Castle Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe Here's a look at what's happening at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe this weekend: Friday-Sunday: The Music Man Sunday: The Barrhaven Community Concert Band Shenkman Arts Centre See Anne of Green Gables this weekend at the Shenkman Arts Centre. The presentation by the Ottawa School of Theatre runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 613flea 613flea returns to Lansdowne Park on Saturday. Check out 150 vendors between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Admission is free. Lansdowne Farmers Market The Lansdowne Farmers Market is back at Lansdowne on Sunday. Connect with over 85 local vendors in the historic Aberdeen Square from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Main Street Farmers Market The Main Street Farmers Market is open for the season. The market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grande Allee Park. Carp Farmers Market The Carp Farmers Market is open every Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This week is Market Day, with an educational display in the Rotunda featuring pioneer artifacts. Metcalfe Farmers Market The Metcalfe Farmers Market has kicked off a new season. The market is every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Metcalfe Fairgrounds. Westboro Farmers' Market The Westboro Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The market is located in Byron Linear Park. Museums Click on the links for the schedule at museums in Ottawa and eastern Ontario: Parliament of Canada Tours Enjoy a free, guided tour of the Senate at the Senate of Canada Building, the House of Commons in the West Block and the East Block. For tickets and tour times, visit Parliament: The Immersive Experience Explore the main Parliament Building, also called Centre Block, in this innovative experience. Parliament: The Immersive Experience at 211 Sparks Street includes an exhibition and a 360-degree multimedia show that takes you on a tour through Centre Block, which has been closed since 2019. The self-guided tour is 45 minutes. Tickets are available at no cost at visit Events Happening in Kingston this weekend Friday-Sunday: Decrepitude Blues at the Domino Theatre Friday: Bloom into You at the Kingston Grand Theatre Saturday: Bloom in my garden at the Kingston Grand Theatre Saturday: Night at the Opera at the Spire Inclusive Fun Fair The second annual Inclusive Fun Fair is Saturday in Kingston. The free, family-friendly event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Shannon Park. Brockville Street Fair The Brockville Street Fair runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Brockville. Enjoy amusement rides, midway games, treats and more, while supporting the Shriners. For more information, click here. Knickers! See Knickers, a 'brief' comedy, this weekend at the Seaway Valley Theatre. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit Unleashed Pet Fest Bring your furry friend to Unleashed Pet Fest on Pitt Street in Cornwall on Saturday. Admission is free. Brockville Ontario Speedway Saturday night is race night at the Brockville Ontario Speedway. Racing starts at 7 p.m. Cornwall Motor Speedway Sunday is race night at the Cornwall Motor Speedway Enjoy racing around the quarter-mile dirt track, with the first race at 6 p.m.
