The 2026 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Qualifiers tie between Canada and Kazakhstan will be broadcast by TVA Sports and livestreamed by CBC Sports on the free CBC Gem streaming service, cbcsports.ca and the CBC Sports YouTube channel. The first day of the competition will begin at 5 a.m. ET on Friday, April 10,and will wrap up on Saturday, April 11, starting at 4 a.m. ET.
“We are delighted to join forces once again with TVA Sports and CBC Sports to cover our upcoming Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers in Astana,” said Gavin Ziv, Chief Executive Officer of Tennis Canada. “After seeing our men’s team deliver an outstanding performance against Brazil in Vancouver earlier this year, we are excited to rally behind our women’s team as they face Kazakhstan and aim for a spot in the Finals. This partnership with TVA Sports and CBC Sports helps make these important moments in the tennis calendar more accessible, through linear TV and accessible, free-to-use streaming platforms, helping grow the sport and connect with fans across the country.”
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Led by interim captain Marie-Ève Pelletier, Team Canada will consist of Bianca Andreescu, Kayla Cross, Ariana Arseneault, and Sasha Vagramov. Opposing them will be Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva, Anna Danilina, Zhibek Kulambayeva, Aruzhan Sagandykova, Sonja Zhiyenbayeva, and team captain Yuri Schukin.
The winning country will advance to the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, while the losing nation will compete in the Play-offs in hopes of returning to the Qualifiers in 2027.
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MEDIA NOTES
- Canada (No. 4) reached the Qualifiers by winning its group at the 2025 Play-offs with victories over Denmark and Mexico.
- Kazakhstan (No. 9) qualified by reaching the 2025 Finals, losing to USA in the quarter-finals.
- Canada leads the head-to-head 1-0 after a 3-2 win in Montreal in 2017.
- The Canadian team was crowned world champions in 2023, defeating Italy 2-0 in the final.
- The official draw will take place on Thursday and will determine the matchups for the tie.
MATCH AND BROADCAST SCHEDULE
Friday, April 10
- Singles match #1 at 5 a.m. Eastern
- Followed by singles match #2
- Live on TVA Sports and CBC Sports digital platforms (CBC Gem, cbcsports.ca and CBC SportsYouTube).
Saturday, April 11
- Doubles match at 4 a.m. Eastern
- Followed by singles match #3
- Followed by singles match #4*
- Live on TVA Sports and CBC Sports digital platforms (CBC Gem, cbcsports.ca and CBC SportsYouTube).
*If the tie is decided following the doubles rubber, the last singles rubber may not be contested.
