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Kate Beirness

Kate Beirness is a Canadian television sportscaster known for hosting SportsCentre on TSN.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Kate Beirness is a Canadian television sportscaster known for hosting SportsCentre on TSN. She also hosts TSN coverage of the CFL, the Toronto Raptors, and NCAA March Madness.

Early life and education

Kate Beirness was born in Port Perry, Ontario. Sources identify her as a graduate of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, now Ontario Tech University.

Broadcasting career

Beirness joined TSN in 2009 and became known as a SportsCentre host. She later took on roles covering the CFL, Toronto Raptors games, and NCAA March Madness.

Public profile and initiatives

Beirness has been associated with women-focused sports initiatives, including Her Mark Canada. She is also referenced in profiles about representation in sports media.

Recognition

Her work has made her a recognizable figure in Canadian sports broadcasting. Some profiles note her as one of TSN’s prominent on-air personalities.

Key facts

  • Beirness is a Canadian sportscaster who hosts SportsCentre on TSN.
  • She also hosts CFL on TSN, Toronto Raptors coverage, and NCAA March Madness coverage.
  • Her career at TSN began in 2009.
  • She is from Port Perry, Ontario.
  • Sources also describe her as the founder of Her Mark Canada.
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Canadian context

Kate Beirness is a Canadian broadcaster with a prominent role in TSN’s national sports coverage, making her a familiar figure to Canadian sports audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Kate Beirness?
Kate Beirness is a Canadian television sportscaster best known for hosting SportsCentre on TSN.
What network does Kate Beirness work for?
She works for TSN.
What sports coverage is Kate Beirness known for?
She hosts CFL on TSN, Toronto Raptors coverage, and NCAA March Madness coverage.
Where is Kate Beirness from?
She is from Port Perry, Ontario, Canada.
When did Kate Beirness join TSN?
Sources say she joined TSN in 2009.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Beirness
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, occupation, TSN role, and current hosting duties.
  2. TSN — https://www.tsn.ca/talent/kate-beirness-1.57246
    Supports: Her role as SportsCentre host and coverage of NCAA March Madness, NBA/Toronto Raptors, and CFL Thursday Night Football.
  3. ProSpeakers — https://prospeakers.com/speakers/kate-beirness/
    Supports: Career background, Port Perry origins, TSN debut in 2009, and Toronto Raptors/CFL hosting roles.
  4. Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Beirness
    Supports: Canadian sports journalist description and TSN hosting roles.
  5. Her Mark Canada — https://www.hermarkcanada.ca/blank-6
    Supports: Identification of Beirness as founder/president of Her Mark Canada.