Alex Seixeiro is a Canadian broadcaster and afternoon co-anchor at 680 NewsRadio Toronto. He is best known for his nearly two decades of sports broadcasting on Sportsnet 590 The FAN and 680 NEWS.
Seixeiro was born in 1984 (41-42 years old) in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
His career has been built almost entirely within Rogers Sports and Media. He has covered the 2007 Grey Cup, the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, and the 2012 London Summer Olympics.
Outside the studio, he is widely recognised for publicly sharing his testicular cancer journey in 2023, using his platform to encourage early health checks among men.
Quick Facts of Alex Seixeiro
| Full Name | Alex Seixeiro |
| Profession | Sports Anchor, Broadcaster |
| Age | 41 – 42 years old |
| Date of Birth | 1984 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Zodiac/Sun Sign | Yet to be updated |
| Birthplace | Mississauga, Ontario, Canada |
| Current Address | Burlington, Ontario, Canada |
| Gender | Male |
Alex Seixeiro Early Life and Education
Alex Seixeiro was born and raised in the Streetsville neighbourhood of Mississauga, Ontario. He grew up in a Portuguese Canadian household with strong cultural roots.
Alex is the youngest of three children. His love for sport began at home, listening to Benfica matches on the radio with his father and watching the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Portugal national soccer team.
Education
Alex Seixeiro attended a high school in the Mississauga area, although the exact school name is yet to be updated.
He later enrolled at Humber College in Toronto, where he completed the radio broadcasting program.
| Alma Mater | Humber College, Toronto |
| Highest Qualification | Radio broadcasting program |
Personal Life
Alex Seixeiro keeps most of his personal life away from the spotlight. He is a married father of two who currently lives in Burlington, Ontario.
Wife
Alex Seixeiro is married. He has been publicly described as a married father of two young daughters in interviews about his health journey.
The name of his wife is yet to be updated, as he has chosen not to share that information publicly.
Children
Alex Seixeiro has two young daughters. He has referred to his family as a key source of strength during his cancer treatment in 2022 and 2023.
The names and birth dates of his daughters are yet to be updated.
Parents
Alex Seixeiro’s parents are Portuguese immigrants who arrived in Canada in the 1970s and settled in Streetsville, Mississauga.
Father
His father immigrated from Gafanha da Nazaré, near Aveiro in mainland Portugal. He is credited with introducing Alex and his brother Sid to sport by listening to Benfica matches on the radio.
Mother
His mother came from São Miguel in the Azores. In March 2020, she made a memorable appearance on the Tim and Sid show to discuss her sons’ graduation photos.
Siblings
Alex is the youngest of three siblings raised in Mississauga.
Brother: Sid Seixeiro
Sid Seixeiro (born March 30, 1977) is Alex’s older brother and a well-known Canadian broadcaster. Sid graduated from the broadcasting program at Humber College, the same school Alex later attended.
Sid first rose to fame as one half of the radio and television sports show Tim and Sid alongside Tim Micallef.
He went on to co-host Citytv’s Breakfast Television from March 2021 to February 2025. In February 2026, he launched The Sid Seixeiro Show, a sports podcast on the Sick Podcast Network.
Details about Alex’s third sibling are yet to be updated.
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Wife | Yet to be updated |
| Children | Daughters: Yet to be updated) |
| Parents | Father: Yet to be updated Mother: Yet to be updated |
| Siblings | Brother: Sid Seixeiro |
Alex Seixeiro Career
Alex Seixeiro has built his entire broadcasting career within Rogers Sports and Media.
He has worked across Sportsnet 590 The FAN, Sportsnet television, and 680 NewsRadio in Toronto since 2006.
2006: Joins Sportsnet 590 The FAN
In February 2006, Alex began his radio career at Sportsnet 590 The FAN (CJCL-AM) in Toronto. This was his first full-time role in sports broadcasting.
He joined the station after completing his broadcasting program at Humber College.
His early years were spent reporting and anchoring on Toronto’s professional sports teams.
2007 to 2012: Major event coverage
During this period, Alex covered several major sporting events on the radio. He reported on the 2007 Grey Cup in Toronto and the 2008 MLS All-Star Game at BMO Field.
He also covered the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games and the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games.
2016: Joins Sportsnet television
In 2016, Alex expanded his work to television as an anchor on Sportsnet. He continued to handle radio shifts at Sportsnet 590 The FAN alongside this role.
He also hosted The Fantasy Show on Sunday mornings on Sportsnet 590 The FAN. The show covered fantasy baseball and football year-round.
2021: Becomes a sportscaster at 680 NewsRadio
In 2021, Alex took on a full sportscaster role at 680 News, Toronto’s all-news radio station.
He became the station’s afternoon sports anchor, covering the Toronto Raptors, Maple Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts, and Toronto FC.
2022 to 2023: Health break and return
In August 2022, Alex stepped away from the airwaves after being diagnosed with testicular cancer.
He underwent surgery in Oakville and chemotherapy at Hamilton Health Sciences Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre under oncologist Dr. Sebastien Hotte.
2025: Moves to afternoon co-anchor on 680 NewsRadio
On January 3, 2025, Alex announced his last sports shift on 680 NewsRadio after nearly 20 years in sports.
Later that month, Broadcast Dialogue confirmed that Alex had moved from sports anchor to afternoon co-anchor at 680 NewsRadio (CFTR-AM), alongside Laura Carney. The pair now leads the station’s drive home news coverage.
Voice work
Alex Seixeiro also keeps a professional voice-over profile on Voices.com, where he is listed for commercial and broadcast voice work outside the studio.
Alex Seixeiro Awards and Achievements
Alex Seixeiro has not been publicly recorded as the recipient of a major industry award such as an RTDNA Canada honour.
However, his broadcasting work and public advocacy have brought him meaningful recognition.
Major recognitions
- Featured in an 8-minute international television story on RTP’s Hora dos Portugueses, broadcast on December 25, 2016, profiling him and his brother Sid as Portuguese Canadian sports broadcasters.
Alex Seixeiro Net Worth
The estimated net worth and salaly of Alex Seixeiro are yet to be updated.
| Net Worth in Dollars (Approx.) | Yet to be updated |
| Salary (Approx.) | Yet to be updated |
Alex Seixeiro Height, Weight and Physical Stats
Below are the physical stats of Alex Seixeiro:
| Height | In centimetres: Yet to be updated In meters: Yet to be updated In feet and inches: Yet to be updated |
| Weight | In kg: Yet to be updated In lbs: Yet to be updated |
| Body Measurements | Yet to be updated |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
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FAQs
Who is Alex Seixeiro?
Alex Seixeiro is a Canadian broadcaster and the afternoon co-anchor at 680 NewsRadio Toronto, with nearly 20 years at Rogers Sports and Media.
Is Alex Seixeiro related to Sid Seixeiro?
Yes, Alex is the younger brother of Canadian broadcaster Sid Seixeiro, the former co-host of Breakfast Television on Citytv.
Is Alex Seixeiro married?
Yes, Alex Seixeiro is married and is a father of two young daughters.
What show does Alex Seixeiro work on now?
Alex Seixeiro co-anchors the afternoon news on 680 NewsRadio Toronto alongside Laura Carney, after moving from his long running sports anchor role in January 2025.
Did Alex Seixeiro have cancer?
Yes, Alex Seixeiro was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2022 and underwent surgery and chemotherapy. He returned to work on January 30, 2023.
