FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Guide: Entire NZ Broadcasting Schedule

TVNZ+ shows all 104 matches across the tournament. Don't miss a moment of the world's biggest tournament.

NZ Channels Broadcasting the FIFA World Cup 2026

TVNZ have the rights to the World Cup in New Zealand, this is where the games will be shown. TVNZ showing at least 22 games on free-to-air with their premium option TVNZ+ offering all the games.

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Complete FIFA World Cup 2026 Broadcasting Schedule for Viewers in the NZ

The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on June 12 with the opening match at 11am (NZT) between Mexico and South Africa. The tournament features 48 teams competing in 104 matches across 16 host cities in North America.

NZ Broadcasting:

Phase	Total Matches	TVNZ 1 Coverage	TVNZ+ Coverage
Group Stage/ Round of 32	88 matches	17 matches	88 matches
Round of 16	8 matches	2 matches	8 matches
Quarter-Finals	4 matches	1 matches	4 matches
Semi-Finals	2 matches	1 match	2 matches
Final	1 match	Shared coverage	Shared coverage

What to Expect: The group stage runs June 12-28, with multiple matches daily during the first two weeks. Following this the Knockouts begin with the tournaments final on the 20th of July.

FAQ: Watching FIFA World Cup 2026 on NZ Television

Will all FIFA World Cup 2026 matches be free to watch in NZ? No, all of the All Whites games will be Free-to-air however to watch all 104 World Cup 2026 matches a subscription fee will have to be paid for TVNZ+.

What time will World Cup 2026 matches kick off? Due to the differing time zones for matches, the times of games range right across the day however unlike other World Cups, majority are in the main parts of the day. New Zealand's Group stage matches typically start at 1pm & 3pm NZST.

Which channel shows NZ Men's team matches at World Cup 2026? NZ matches will be shown simultaneously across TVNZ & TVNZ+, allowing viewers to choose their preferred coverage.

Is TVNZ 1 Showing the Opening Game? Yes, TVNZ 1 is showing the FIFA World Cup opening game. Most NZ pubs will have access to TVNZ 1 for public viewing.

Do bars need a TV license to show World Cup 2026? Yes, commercial premises require a TV license to show live broadcasts publicly.