Česká televize is the main Czech Republic broadcaster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with free-to-air TV coverage on ČT sport and additional ČT sport Plus digital coverage; shared fixtures are also carried by Nova Action and, for selected matches, TV Nova. The main streaming options are iVysílání, the ČT sport app and HbbTV, while Oneplay offers subscription access to the listed linear channels.

Where to Watch

Fans looking for how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the Czech Republic can follow the tournament across Česká televize and Nova Group channels. The expanded 48-team competition has 104 matches, and Česká televize sublicensed part of the rights package to Nova because of the increased match volume.

Česká televize will show more than 50 live matches on ČT sport and ČT sport Plus, including 50 exclusive fixtures. Nova’s main World Cup channel is Nova Action, with selected high-profile games also available on TV Nova.

Shared Matches and Czech Republic Coverage

The shared broadcast arrangement includes the opening match, the FIFA World Cup Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, and Czech Republic matches following the national team’s qualification through the UEFA play-offs. Czech viewers should check the official FIFA World Cup TV schedule from ČT and Nova for the final match-by-match channel allocation.

Free-to-Air TV Access

ČT sport is available through Czech Television’s standard broadcast distribution. Viewers can receive ČT channels through terrestrial DVB-T2/HEVC reception, satellite DVB-S2 reception where the required access conditions are met, cable, IPTV, or internet distribution depending on their provider and location.

• Primary ČT channel: ČT sport
• ČT digital sports coverage: ČT sport Plus
• Nova channels: Nova Action and selected coverage on TV Nova

Streaming Availability

The FIFA World Cup 2026 live stream in the Czech Republic is available through Česká televize’s digital services for matches carried by ČT. Viewers can stream via iVysílání, use the ČT sport app on phones and tablets, or access ČT’s HbbTV service through the red button on supported televisions.

iVysílání is supported on selected smart TV platforms including Android TV or Google TV, Samsung, LG, Apple TV, Hisense and Philips systems. HbbTV does not require a separate app download, but the television must be connected to the internet and receive a distribution signal that supports HbbTV signalling.

Subscription Streaming via Oneplay

Oneplay is a subscription-based option for viewers who want the relevant ČT and Nova linear channels in one streaming service. The Oneplay Komfort plan lists Nova HD, Nova Action HD and ČT Sport HD among its channels, and includes seven-day catch-up functionality for supported programming.

Broadcast Coverage

Česká televize’s FIFA World Cup coverage is expected to include live match broadcasts, studio programming, expert analysis, reports from the tournament location and additional digital information through ČT sport Plus. No officially confirmed 4K coverage has been announced for ČT’s 2026 FIFA World Cup broadcasts.

2030 FIFA World Cup matches will air live on Česká televize in the Czech Republic under the European Broadcasting Union rights package covering the 2030 tournament. Coverage is centered on ČT sport, with live streaming available through iVysílání and additional highlights and news coverage distributed across the broadcaster's platforms.

The 48-team FIFA World Cup 2030 is shared with TV Nova under a sublicensing arrangement, with ČT retaining a substantial package of matches and coverage of key stages of the tournament. The agreement forms part of a broader EBU package that also includes the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

TV Nova is a Czech Republic broadcaster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, showing free-to-air coverage on TV Nova and Nova Action, with subscription streaming through Oneplay. Nova Action is the main World Cup channel for Nova’s coverage, while selected headline matches are scheduled for TV Nova.

Where to Watch

Fans looking for how to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the Czech Republic can follow Nova’s coverage on TV Nova and Nova Action. The tournament is being shared between Česká televize and Nova Group, with Nova carrying 50 exclusive live matches and selected shared fixtures from the 104-match tournament.

Nova Action is the primary TV channel for Nova’s FIFA World Cup TV coverage, while the most prominent matches are also expected on TV Nova. The final match-by-match broadcast schedule should be checked once Nova publishes its full FIFA World Cup TV schedule.

Free-to-Air TV Coverage

TV Nova and Nova Action are free-to-air channels in the Czech Republic, so viewers can watch Nova’s live FIFA World Cup games without a TV subscription where the channels are available through terrestrial reception. Nova Action is also carried by television operators in basic channel packages.

• Main Nova channel: Nova Action
• Headline matches: TV Nova
• Access type: Free-to-air TV, with additional carriage through TV providers

Shared Matches and Czech Republic Games

Nova and Česká televize have announced a shared rights arrangement for selected matches in addition to their exclusive match allocations. Published coverage information identifies shared coverage for the opening match, Mexico v South Africa, the FIFA World Cup Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, and Czech Republic matches, with Czechia now qualified for Group A.

Streaming on Oneplay

The 2026 FIFA World Cup live stream in the Czech Republic is available through Oneplay for viewers with an active subscription. Oneplay carries TV Nova, Nova Action and ČT sport, allowing subscribers to access Nova’s matches and the wider tournament coverage in one service.

Nova has stated that complete FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage will be available through Oneplay, including Nova Action and ČT sport within the Komfort plan. Oneplay also lists live TV, catch-up functionality and additional sports-related content, statistics and data as part of its tournament presentation.

Device Support and Access

Oneplay can be watched through its website on Windows and macOS computers using supported browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Opera and Safari. The Oneplay app is supported on Android phones and tablets, iPhone and iPad, selected smart TVs, Android TV or Google TV devices, Apple TV and supported O2 set-top boxes.

• Mobile devices: Android 8 or higher; iOS or iPadOS 16 or higher
• Smart TV and TV devices: Samsung, LG, Hisense, Android TV or Google TV, Apple TV and supported O2 set-top boxes
• Simultaneous streams: Komfort, Extra Zábava and Extra Sport include one active stream; Family Viewing can expand access to up to three simultaneous devices, while the Maximum plan includes that option

Broadcast Coverage

Nova’s FIFA World Cup coverage is planned to include live matches, studio programming, interviews, analysis, expert commentary, on-site reports and special thematic content. Viewers who want to watch the FIFA World Cup live should confirm the daily channel allocation between TV Nova, Nova Action, ČT sport and Oneplay once the detailed schedule is released.