What channel is the World Cup 2026 on in the UK?

Every 2026 World Cup match is free on BBC One and ITV1 in the UK. All matches also stream free on BBC iPlayer and ITVX. No subscription is needed for any game.

What channel is the World Cup 2026 on in the USA?

FOX Sports carries English-language World Cup 2026 coverage in the USA; Telemundo and Universo carry Spanish-language coverage. All 104 matches are free-to-air — no subscription required.

Is the World Cup 2026 free to watch?

Yes — the 2026 World Cup is free in most major markets. Every match is free on BBC/ITV in the UK, FOX/Telemundo in the USA, SBS in Australia, ARD/ZDF in Germany, and RTÉ/Virgin Media in Ireland.

When does the World Cup 2026 start?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup starts on June 11, 2026 with the opening match Mexico v South Africa at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City. The final is July 19 at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey.

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

48 nations compete in the 2026 World Cup — an expansion from the 32-team format used since 1998. Teams are split into 12 groups of four, with the top two from each group advancing to the Round of 32.

When is the World Cup 2026 final?

The 2026 World Cup final is Sunday, July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kick-off is expected at 18:00 EDT (23:00 BST).

What are England's World Cup 2026 fixtures?

England are in Group G. Fixtures: England v Croatia (Wed 17 Jun, 21:00 BST, ITV1); England v Ghana (Tue 23 Jun, 21:00 BST, BBC One); Panama v England (Sat 27 Jun, 22:00 BST, ITV1). All free on BBC or ITV.

Where is the 2026 World Cup hosted?

The 2026 World Cup is co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico across 16 venues. The final is at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey. US host cities include New York/NJ, Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami, Seattle, Boston, Philadelphia, Kansas City, Atlanta, Houston, and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Sky Sports Football: What's On Today

Every football match live on Sky Sports is listed below with its kickoff time, updated hourly. Sky Sports carries Premier League, EFL Championship, Scottish Premiership, La Liga and Bundesliga in the UK.

Updated 10 July 2026, 22:05 UK time

Upcoming fixtures on Sky Sports

Friday, 31 July 2026

Dundee United vs Rangers — Scottish Premiership
20:00 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football

Saturday, 1 August 2026

Falkirk vs St Mirren — Scottish Premiership
15:00 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Football

Aberdeen vs Hearts — Scottish Premiership
17:30 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football

Sunday, 2 August 2026

St Johnstone vs Kilmarnock — Scottish Premiership
14:00 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Football

Hibernian vs Motherwell — Scottish Premiership
16:30 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Football

Monday, 3 August 2026

Celtic vs Dundee — Scottish Premiership
19:30 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football

Friday, 7 August 2026

Middlesbrough vs Wrexham — EFL Cup
20:00 BST · Watch on: ITVX, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football

Saturday, 8 August 2026

Colchester United vs Southampton — EFL Cup
17:30 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football

Sunday, 9 August 2026

Kilmarnock vs Celtic — Scottish Premiership
13:30 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football

Mansfield Town vs Sheffield United — EFL Cup
16:00 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football

Monday, 10 August 2026

Plymouth Argyle vs Exeter City — EFL Cup
20:00 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football

Friday, 14 August 2026

Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Blackburn Rovers — Championship
20:00 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football

Saturday, 15 August 2026

Notts County vs Leicester City — EFL League One
12:30 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football

York City vs Bristol Rovers — EFL League Two
15:00 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Football

Sheffield United vs Birmingham City — Championship
17:30 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football

Sunday, 16 August 2026

Watford vs Southampton — Championship
13:30 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football

Burnley vs West Ham United — Championship
16:00 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football

Monday, 17 August 2026

Cardiff City vs Wrexham — Championship
20:00 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football

Thursday, 20 August 2026

Sheffield Wednesday vs Bradford City — EFL League One
20:00 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football

Friday, 21 August 2026

Arsenal vs Coventry City — Premier League
20:00 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League

Saturday, 22 August 2026

Lincoln City vs Portsmouth — Championship
12:30 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football

Brentford vs Tottenham Hotspur — Premier League
17:30 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League

Sunday, 23 August 2026

West Bromwich Albion vs Burnley — Championship
12:00 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa — Premier League
14:00 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Premier League

Manchester City vs AFC Bournemouth — Premier League
14:00 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event

Newcastle United vs Liverpool — Premier League
16:30 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League

Monday, 24 August 2026

Fulham vs Chelsea — Premier League
20:00 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League

Friday, 28 August 2026

Wrexham vs Birmingham City — Championship
20:00 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Football

Crystal Palace vs Manchester City — Premier League
20:00 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League

Saturday, 29 August 2026

Middlesbrough vs West Bromwich Albion — Championship
12:30 BST · Watch on: ITVX, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football

Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United — Premier League
17:30 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League

Sunday, 30 August 2026

Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion — Premier League
14:00 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event

Leeds United vs Brentford — Premier League
14:00 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Premier League

Manchester United vs Ipswich Town — Premier League
16:30 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League

Monday, 31 August 2026

Aston Villa vs Arsenal — Premier League
20:00 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League

Tuesday, 1 September 2026

Stoke City vs Norwich City — Championship
20:00 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football

Wednesday, 2 September 2026

Burnley vs Middlesbrough — Championship
20:00 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football

Friday, 4 September 2026

Ipswich Town vs Liverpool — Premier League
20:00 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League

Saturday, 5 September 2026

Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers — Championship
12:30 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football

Hull City vs Aston Villa — Premier League
17:30 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League

Swansea City vs Wrexham — Championship
20:00 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football

Sunday, 6 September 2026

Birmingham City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers — Championship
12:00 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football

Everton vs Manchester United — Premier League
14:00 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League

Arsenal vs Chelsea — Premier League
16:30 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League

Monday, 7 September 2026

Bromley vs AFC Wimbledon — EFL League One
20:00 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Football

Tuesday, 8 September 2026

Bolton Wanderers vs West Ham United — Championship
20:00 BST · Watch on: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football

Competitions on Sky Sports: Premier League · Bundesliga · La Liga

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Frequently asked questions

What football is on Sky Sports today?

Today's matches on Sky Sports are at the top of the list above with kickoff times. If no matches are listed for today, Sky Sports has no live football scheduled.

Do I need a subscription to watch football on Sky Sports?

Yes — Sky Sports requires a subscription to watch live football.

Which competitions are shown on Sky Sports?

Sky Sports currently shows Premier League, EFL Championship, Scottish Premiership and Bundesliga. Every upcoming televised match across those competitions is in the list above.