How to watch World Cup in Slovakia
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in Slovakia is shown by TV JOJ and STVR, with coverage shared between the two broadcasters rather than carried by one exclusive outlet. TV JOJ’s World Cup coverage is subscription-based on JOJ Sport and JOJ Sport 2, while STVR provides free-to-air coverage mainly on Šport, with Jednotka and Dvojka used where listed in the STVR TV schedule. A 2026 FIFA World Cup live stream in Slovakia is available on JOJ Play for eligible TV JOJ subscribers and through the STVR website or STVR Naživo for STVR matches.
How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Slovakia
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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.
Česká televize airs World Cup matches on ČT2.
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.
Česká televize airs World Cup matches on ČT2.
TV JOJ broadcasts the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Slovakia through JOJ Sport and JOJ Sport 2, with live streaming available on JOJ Play. Its World Cup coverage is subscription-based through TV JOJ’s sports channels, while JOJ Play is available at no extra cost to existing TV JOJ subscribers.
Where to Watch
Fans in Slovakia can watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup live on TV JOJ’s sports channels, JOJ Sport and JOJ Sport 2. These channels carry TV JOJ’s Slovak-language World Cup coverage and are available to subscribers only.
TV JOJ holds non-exclusive Slovak broadcast rights for the tournament. Its rights package is separate from the public-service broadcaster STVR, although the two broadcasters share one match: the World Cup final on 19 July.
TV JOJ Match Coverage
TV JOJ has exclusive Slovak rights to 53 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Its exclusive match package includes:
- 38 group stage matches
- 9 round of 32 matches
- 4 round of 16 matches
- 1 quarter-final
- The third-place playoff
TV JOJ also has shared rights to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on 19 July. This is the only match at the tournament shared by TV JOJ and STVR.
Streaming Availability
The 2026 FIFA World Cup live stream in Slovakia through TV JOJ is available on JOJ Play. The JOJ Play app can be downloaded on Android and iOS devices, and TV JOJ’s own platform information lists the service as a way to watch JOJ content online.
JOJ Play is free to download, but World Cup access through TV JOJ’s sports coverage is tied to the broadcaster’s subscription access. Existing TV JOJ subscribers can use JOJ Play at no extra cost.
Subscription and Access
JOJ Sport and JOJ Sport 2 are subscription channels. Viewers who want to follow TV JOJ’s FIFA World Cup TV coverage should check that their television provider includes both channels before the tournament starts.
For streaming, users should install JOJ Play from the official Android or iOS app store and sign in with the required TV JOJ subscriber access where applicable. No verified 4K broadcast details have been confirmed for TV JOJ’s 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage, so 4K availability should not be assumed.
Commentary and Coverage Language
TV JOJ’s World Cup broadcasts on JOJ Sport and JOJ Sport 2 are carried with Slovak-language commentary as standard. Viewers looking for how to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Slovakia through TV JOJ should use the broadcaster’s match listings and TV schedule closer to kick-off to confirm which games are assigned to JOJ Sport, JOJ Sport 2, JOJ Play or TV JOJ.
JOJ airs World Cup matches on JOJ play, JOJ Sport, JOJ Sport 2 or TV JOJ.
STVR’s free-to-air coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Slovakia is available mainly on Šport, with Jednotka and Dvojka acting as additional STVR television outlets when used in the published schedule, and streaming through the STVR website and STVR Naživo. Slovak viewers can watch 50 live STVR matches, including the final, with Slovak-language commentary and related radio coverage on Rádio Slovensko.
Where to Watch
STVR is the public-service broadcaster for 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage in Slovakia under a sublicensing arrangement with JOJ Group. STVR’s television coverage is centred on Šport, the broadcaster’s dedicated sports channel. Viewers should check the published STVR TV schedule before each match, as Jednotka and Dvojka are also part of STVR’s available television service.
For viewers asking how to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Slovakia on STVR, the main route is free-to-air television on STVR’s listed channels. The tournament takes place in the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026.
STVR Match Coverage
STVR is scheduled to show 50 live matches from the expanded 104-match tournament. Its confirmed live match package includes:
- 34 group stage matches
- 7 round of 32 matches
- 4 round of 16 matches
- 3 quarter-final matches
- 1 semi-final
- The final on 19 July 2026
All STVR television matches are presented with Slovak-language commentary. STVR has also announced 28 World Cup studio programmes, daily Highlighty MS 2026 summaries on matchdays, and a total broadcast volume of more than 446 hours when live matches, recordings and repeats are included.
Streaming Availability
The 2026 FIFA World Cup live stream in Slovakia for STVR matches is available through the STVR website and its live online television section. STVR has specifically confirmed online live access for the final through its website, and its live TV service lists Šport alongside other STVR live channels.
STVR’s online access is free through the broadcaster’s website. No separate subscription platform has been confirmed for STVR’s own World Cup streams, so viewers should use the official STVR live pages and the STVR TV schedule for match-by-match availability.
Radio Coverage
STVR’s World Cup coverage also extends to radio through Rádio Slovensko. The broadcaster has confirmed tournament coverage in the radio service, giving Slovak listeners an audio route alongside STVR’s television and online coverage.
Commentary and Studio Team
STVR has named Marcel Merčiak, Ľuboš Hlavena, Peter Zagiba and Michal Jantoška among its live-match commentators. Studio programmes are presented by Oľga Konečná, Ľuboš Hlavena and Tomáš Plavecký, with analysis from Marián Zeman, Ladislav Borbély, Ján Kocian, Peter Ďuriš, Vratislav Greško and Michal Hanek.
TV Schedule
The STVR World Cup TV schedule should be checked close to each matchday because the tournament includes late-night and early-morning kick-offs in Slovak time. STVR’s dedicated football pages provide match listings, results, group tables, team information and live access details for its 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage.
