How to watch the World Cup 2026 free in India

Some matches are free in India, but not all. Only mandated marquee games are free on DD Sports — the opener, quarter-finals, semi-finals and final.

Free-to-air channels

In India, the 2026 World Cup is shown free-to-air on DD Sports (DD Free Dish). Only mandated marquee games are free on DD Sports — the opener, quarter-finals, semi-finals and final.

Free streaming

Most matches stream on the paid ZEE5; only the marquee games are free.

How to watch every match

Zee's networks and ZEE5 carry the full tournament.

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.