The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be shown live, free and exclusive in Australia on SBS, with every match available on SBS, SBS VICELAND and SBS On Demand. Read further to find how to watch on TV and streaming, how SBS On Demand works, supported devices, and options for replays and highlights.
World Cup TV Schedule & Live Streaming FAQ
Can I watch the World Cup 2026 for free in Australia?
Yes. Every match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be available live and free in Australia via SBS, SBS VICELAND and SBS On Demand.
Can I stream the World Cup 2026 online?
Yes. You can stream every match live via SBS On Demand on the web or in the SBS On Demand app on supported devices.
Do I need a paid subscription to watch on SBS On Demand?
No. SBS On Demand is free, but you need to create an SBS On Demand account to watch.
Will full match replays and highlights be available?
Yes. SBS On Demand will have full replays available after matches, plus highlight options including condensed “mini matches” and extended highlights.
Full World Cup TV Schedule & Groups
See the full match schedule, kick-off times, standings and TV listings.
SBS holds exclusive rights to the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Australia, broadcasting all 104 matches live on SBS and SBS VICELAND, with free streaming available via SBS On Demand. Coverage is free-to-air, though users must register for an account to access live streams and replays online.
Where to Watch
Australian viewers can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 live across SBS’s free-to-air television channels:
Both channels will carry matches throughout the tournament, including the opening match on June 11 (June 12 in Australia due to time difference) and the final on July 19 (July 20 in Australia).
Streaming Availability
All matches are available to stream live and on demand via SBS On Demand. The platform provides full access to:
- Live match streams
- Full match replays
- Mini matches
- Extended highlights
Streaming is free, but users must create an SBS On Demand account to access content. The service is available via web browsers and apps on smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and other internet-connected devices.
Free-to-Air Coverage
SBS’s coverage is fully free-to-air across Australia. This includes all 104 matches from the expanded tournament format, with no subscription required. Matches involving the Australian national team will also be broadcast on the main SBS channel.
Broadcast Coverage
SBS will deliver more than 550 hours of FIFA World Cup programming. All matches will be shown live in High Definition (HD), subject to device compatibility and internet speed for streaming.
The coverage includes:
- Every match from the group stage through to the final
- The opening fixture and closing final
- Matches featuring major international teams
Analysis and Presentation
SBS has confirmed a studio and commentary lineup that includes:
- Harry Kewell (analyst)
- Lydia Williams (analyst)
- Niav Owens (host)
- Claudio Fabiano (host)
- David Basheer (commentator and vodcast host)
A dedicated SBS On Demand vodcast focused on the Socceroos will also be available during the tournament.
Replays and Additional Content
In addition to live coverage, SBS will provide a range of supplementary content:
- Full-match replays
- Classic FIFA World Cup matches
- Extended highlights and analysis
Classic matches and archival content will also be accessible through the FIFA+ FAST channel integrated into SBS On Demand.
Access and Distribution
SBS and SBS VICELAND are available nationwide via terrestrial broadcast and through third-party satellite, cable, and IPTV services at no additional cost. Both channels are also simulcast on SBS On Demand.
International Broadcasters for World Cup
How to watch World Cup around the world
Andorra
Groupe M6RTVEbeIN Sports FranceZAP DAZN
ORFSRFRed Bull (Servus TV)TRT
Burkina Faso
New World TVSupersport
Burundi
New World TVStarTimesSupersport
Benin
New World TVSupersport
Red UnoESPN Latin AmericaEntel GolTigo Sports
Congo DR
New World TVStarTimesSupersport
Central African Republic
New World TVSupersport
Congo DR
New World TVStarTimesSupersport
New World TVNCIRTISupersport New World TVStarTimesSupersport
Cape Verde Islands
SupersportZAP
ORFZDFARDDeutsche TelekomSRF
Djibouti
beIN SportsSupersport
RTVEMEDIAPRODAZNTelefonica
Faroe Islands
SVTTV4 ABNRKTV 2 SportDRRUV - RIKISUTVARPIDKringvarp Føroya
Groupe M6RMCbeIN Sports France
Gabon
New World TVSupersport
Guinea
New World TVStarTimesSupersportRTG
Equatorial Guinea
Supersport
Guinea-Bissau
New World TVSupersportZAP
Iceland
RUV - RIKISUTVARPID
Saint Kitts and Nevis
FLOW
Laos
Jasmine International
Monaco
Groupe M6beIN Sports France
Montenegro
HRTTelekom Srbija
Premier Sports NetworkEduTV
Macau
Teledifusao de MacauViuTV
Mauritania
New World TVbeIN SportsSupersport
Malta
PUBLIC BROADCASTING SERVICES LIMITED
Malawi
StarTimesAzam TVSupersport
DirecTVAmérica TelevisiónESPN Latin AmericaParamount+
Poland
TELEWIZJA POLSKA S.A.
Rwanda
New World TVStarTimesAzam TVSupersport
Seychelles
New World TVSupersportFLOWSBC
Sudan
beIN SportsSupersport
HRTArena SportRTV Slovenija
Sierra Leone
StarTimesSupersport
Senegal
New World TVSupersport
Somalia
beIN SportsSupersport
South Sudan
beIN SportsSupersport
São Tomé and Príncipe
SupersportZAP
Turks and Caicos Islands
FLOW
Chad
New World TVbeIN SportsSupersport
Togo
New World TVSupersport
Thailand
Jasmine International
StarTimesAzam TVSupersport
Uganda
StarTimesAzam TVSupersportUBC TV
St. Vincent / Grenadines
FLOW
British Virgin Islands
FLOW
SABCStarTimesSuperSportSupersport
Zambia
StarTimesAzam TVSupersportZNBC