How to watch the World Cup 2026 free in Germany

Yes — you can watch the 2026 World Cup free in Germany. Around 60 of the 104 matches are free-to-air on ARD and ZDF.

Free-to-air channels

In Germany, the 2026 World Cup is shown free-to-air on ARD and ZDF. Around 60 of the 104 matches are free-to-air on ARD and ZDF.

Free streaming

Free matches stream on the ARD and ZDF media libraries.

How to watch every match

Telekom's MagentaTV holds all 104 matches, including the games not shown on free TV.

What time do matches kick off?

Kick-off times depend on the host city's time zone. Each match page on LiveGoal shows the kick-off in UTC — check today's live scores or the full fixtures by date.

Broadcast rights can change and some broadcasters split matches between free and pay tiers — always check your local listings. Last reviewed June 2026.

See how to watch free in other countries, or read how the 2026 World Cup works.