The Cowboy Channel Canada is a Canadian English language licence-exempted specialty channel broadcasting programming dedicated to western sports and the western lifestyle airing programs such as rodeo, bull riding, team roping, reining, barrel racing, and other western sports genres, along with western fashion, music, and movies. The channel is owned by Ryan Kohler through Wild TV Inc.
History
The channel launched on February 1, 2020,RFD TV and THE COWBOY CHANNEL Announce Canada Launch as well as launch of ProRodeo Tonight RodeoNews.com 01-16-20 on Shaw Direct television systems in high definition through a partnership with Rural Media Group,WILD TV Launches Two New Canadian Networks, The Outdoor Wire 01-13-20 licensing the brand and majority of its content from its U.S. counterpart, The Cowboy Channel.RFD-TV CANADA, COWBOY CHANNEL CANADA TO COLLABORATE WITH WILD TV NETWORK, ProRodeo.com 02-03-20
In 2023, Rural Media Group signed a multi-year agreement with the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association to telecast and stream their major events, including the Canadian Finals Rodeo, on The Cowboy Channel Canada through December 31, 2027.
References
External links The Cowboy Channel Canada website