{{Short description|Canadian subscription video streaming package}} {{Infobox website | name = StackTV | logo = StackTV logo.svg | logo_size = | owner = Corus Entertainment | location_city = Toronto, Ontario, Canada | area_served = Canada (nationwide) | website_type = Internet television package | key_people = | launch_date = June 3, 2019, 6 years ago | language = English | homepage = {{URL|https://www.stacktv.ca}} | users = }} '''StackTV''' (stylized in all-caps as '''STACKTV''') is a Canadian subscription video streaming package offered by Corus Entertainment. It was announced on June 3, 2019 and was originally offered through Amazon's Prime Video Channels; the offering launched shortly thereafter as an add-on for Amazon Prime subscribers.<ref name="gn-launch">{{cite web|url=https://globalnews.ca/news/5344114/stacktv-corus-tv-package-amazon-prime-canada/|title=Corus launches STACKTV, a multi-channel TV package for Canadian Amazon Prime members|work=Global News|date=June 3, 2019|access-date=September 26, 2020}}</ref><ref name="ms-6mos">{{cite web|url=https://mobilesyrup.com/2019/12/16/stacktv-go-streaming-live-tv-for-cord-cutters/|title=Corus' StackTV wants cord-cutters to stream live TV|first=Ted|last=Kritsonis|work=MobileSyrup|date=December 16, 2019|access-date=September 26, 2020}}</ref>
StackTV functions similarly to a virtual multichannel video programming distributor (vMVPD, or "Live TV" service), providing access to Corus-owned television channels, including both live linear feeds and on-demand programming during Corus' term of license. The service is intended for cord-cutters;<ref name="ms-6mos" /> providing access to Corus' linear channels through over-the-top media services without the need for a traditional TV service subscription (unlike the Global TV app, which requires an authenticated subscription through a cable service provider). In contrast to the defunct subscription streaming service Shomi (which was operated as a joint venture between Rogers Sports & Media and Corus' sister company, Shaw Communications),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2015/05/27/rogers-and-shaws-streami_n_7450482.html|title=Shomi, Rogers and Shaw's Streaming Service, To Launch Across Canada This Summer|first=Victoria|last=Ahearn|work=HuffPost (via The Canadian Press)|date=May 27, 2015|access-date=October 29, 2020}}</ref> StackTV initially offered no exclusive programming beyond that seen on Corus's linear networks and their own on-demand content.
StackTV is one of two, Canadian-based, Live TV services; RiverTV would launch a year later in 2020.
==History== In December 2021, StackTV premiered ''Days of Our Lives: A Very Salem Christmas'' day-and-date with Peacock in the United States, prior to its linear premiere on W Network the following month.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://torontosun.com/entertainment/television/alison-sweeney-joins-days-of-our-lives-holiday-flick|title=Alison Sweeney joins Days of Our Lives holiday flick|newspaper=Toronto Sun|date=November 26, 2021|access-date=January 12, 2022}}</ref><ref>[https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/corus-entertainment-s-specialty-drama-networks-showcase-and-w-network-announce-winter-2022-premiere-dates-featuring-12-new-and-returning-titles-800711149.html Corus Entertainment's Specialty Drama Networks, Showcase and W Network, Announce Winter 2022 Premiere Dates Featuring 12 New and Returning Titles]</ref>
In January 2022, Corus announced plans to offer StackTV through Rogers Cable's IPTV-based Ignite TV and SmartStream services.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.c21media.net/news/corus-sells-250-hours-of-content-expands-stacktv-distribution/|title=Corus sells 250 hours of content, expands StackTV distribution|first=Jordan|last=Pinto|work=C21Media|date=January 14, 2022|access-date=January 21, 2022}}</ref>
In February 2022, the Canadian version of Lifetime was added to the service.<ref>{{citation|title=STACKTV NOW AVAILABLE ON ROGERS IGNITE TV AND IGNITE SMARTSTREAM|url=https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/stacktv-now-available-on-rogers-ignite-tv-and-ignite-smartstream-841013012.html|access-date=February 22, 2022|work=Newswire|date=February 9, 2022}}</ref>
StackTV added the Disney-branded Corus channels (Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney XD) in December 2022.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://senalnews.com/en/digital/corus-entertainments-stacktv-adds-new-disney-content-|title=Corus Entertainment's StackTV adds new Disney content|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|newspaper=Señal News|publisher=Senal TV, LLC|date=December 15, 2022|access-date=October 12, 2025}}</ref>
In June 2025, DTour was added to the service.<ref name="dtour">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuC9ITk7sqA |title=DTOUR Canada - StackTV Bumper |date=2025-07-02 |last=canadian tv archiver HD |access-date=2025-07-03 |via=YouTube}}</ref> In January 2026, it was announced that the Canadian Screen Awards would be streamed on the service.<ref>{{cite web | title=corus-cbc-bell-2026-canadian-screen-awards | website=Global News | url=https://globalnews.ca/news/11645178/corus-cbc-bell-2026-canadian-screen-awards/ }}</ref>
==Programming==
===Current=== As of September 2025:<ref name="gn-launch" /> *Adult Swim *Cartoon Network Canada (formerly Teletoon) *Disney Channel Canada (new programming & live TV only) *DTour<ref name="dtour" /> *Flavour Network (formerly Food Network Canada) *Global (BC, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Halifax) *The History Channel *Home Network (formerly HGTV Canada) *Lifetime Canada *National Geographic *Showcase *Slice *Treehouse TV *W Network *YTV
===Former=== *Disney Jr. Canada (ceased operations September 1, 2025) *Disney XD Canada (ceased operations September 1, 2025)
== Reception ==
Corus announced in June 2020 that the service had achieved 200,000 subscribers, with executives saying the service had become a "meaningful part of [the company's] portfolio".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://playbackonline.ca/2020/06/29/doug-murphy-on-peacock-deal-stacktv-growth-and-corus-studios/|title=Doug Murphy on Peacock deal, StackTV growth and Corus Studios|first=Jordan|last=Pinto|work=Playback|date=June 29, 2020|access-date=September 26, 2020}}</ref> By June 2021, the combined number of subscribers to StackTV and Corus' other Amazon-based service, Nick+, had increased to over 600,000 subscribers, similar to those of other streaming services.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mediaincanada.com/2021/06/29/corus-revenue-up-in-q3-with-a-slight-year-to-date-dip/|title=Corus revenue up in Q3, with a slight year-to-date dip|first=Jordan|last=Pinto|work=Media in Canada|date=June 29, 2021|access-date=October 15, 2021}}</ref>
== References == {{reflist}}
== External links ==
* {{official website|https://www.stacktv.ca}} * [https://www.primevideo.com/stacktv StackTV landing page on PrimeVideo.com]
{{Video on Demand Services in Canada}} {{Corus Entertainment}}
Category:Corus Entertainment Category:Subscription video on demand services Category:Internet properties established in 2019 Category:2019 establishments in Canada Category:Canadian video on demand services