DAZN Adds Cybulski and Dort to CFL Broadcast Crew
Veteran broadcasters join former CFL players as the streaming service expands its Saturday Night Football coverage in Canada.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Football
DAZN has added broadcasters James Cybulski and Brit Dort to its CFL broadcast crew. Cybulski will serve as lead play-by-play announcer for Saturday Night Football in Canada, while Dort will host the panel and lead pre-game, halftime and post-game coverage.
Why it matters
The hires come as DAZN becomes the exclusive broadcaster of Saturday Night Football starting next season under a six-year agreement with the CFL. The expanded roster, which also includes former CFL players Shawn Lemon, Simoni Lawrence and Chris Streveler, signals the service's investment in its Canadian football coverage for fans across the country.
The CFL's new six-year broadcast agreement with DAZN is worth roughly $500 million and was announced in May. Saturday Night Football will run 21 straight weeks, including one exhibition game and two exclusive playoff contests, though details of the schedule beyond these totals remain unspecified.
The players
DAZN
DAZN is a global sports streaming service that has expanded its live sports rights and broadcasting operations across multiple countries, including Canada.
Canadian Football League (CFL)
The CFL is Canada's professional football league, composed of nine teams across the country and known for its distinct rules compared with the NFL.
James Cybulski
James Cybulski is a veteran Canadian sports broadcaster who will serve as lead play-by-play announcer for DAZN's Saturday Night Football coverage.
Brit Dort
Brit Dort is a veteran Canadian sports broadcaster who will host the panel and lead pre-game, halftime and post-game coverage for DAZN.
The details
Cybulski will work alongside Lemon in the booth, while Dort will work with Streveler and Lawrence on the desk. DAZN announced the hiring of Lemon and Lawrence on Wednesday, and Streveler's appointment was announced in September.
Timeline
May 2026: CFL six-year broadcast agreement with DAZN announced.
September 2026: Chris Streveler's appointment to the DAZN crew announced.
November 11, 2026: DAZN announces hiring of Shawn Lemon and Simoni Lawrence.
November 12, 2026: DAZN adds James Cybulski and Brit Dort to its broadcast crew.
2027 season: DAZN becomes exclusive Saturday Night Football broadcaster.
Season Trajectory
The CFL's six-year agreement with DAZN, worth roughly $500 million, marks a shift toward streaming-exclusive coverage of the league's marquee weekly broadcast. Building out the Saturday Night Football crew positions DAZN to carry the league's 21-week broadcast window, including its exclusive playoff contests.
Viewers who follow the CFL will need a DAZN subscription to watch Saturday Night Football starting next season, as the service becomes the exclusive broadcaster of the weekly slate. Fantasy players and fans tracking the 21-week schedule should note that the exhibition game and two exclusive playoff contests will also air only on DAZN.
The takeaway
The move to DAZN signals that Canadian football broadcasting is increasingly shifting to streaming platforms, so fans who want to follow the league will need to plan for subscription access.
What happens next
DAZN becomes the exclusive broadcaster of Saturday Night Football starting with the 2027 season, covering 21 straight weeks including one exhibition game and two exclusive playoff contests.
Further reading
For more on the league's broadcast landscape, explore the Football section for additional coverage of Canadian gridiron news.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Winnipeg Free Press.
