Singapore football fans now have a clear local broadcast route for FIFA World Cup 2026. Mediacorp says it has secured Singapore media rights and will bring audiences all 104 matches and official ceremonies of the tournament.
The free-to-air portion is significantly larger than the last edition. Mediacorp says 28 matches will be free on mewatch and Channel 5, comprising the Opening Match, 23 Group Stage matches, both Semi-Finals, the Third-Place Playoff and the Final.
Paid And Free Coverage
Mediacorp’s subscription plan release says all 104 matches will be live and on-demand on mewatch, with availability also through carriage partners Singtel and StarHub. The early bird price of SGD 98 ended on 30 April, before the standard SGD 118 rate started.
For viewers who only want selected matches, the 28 free-to-air games will be the main planning point. The group-stage mix matters because many matches will be at awkward Singapore hours, so households should decide early which nights are worth staying up for.
- Tournament window stated by Mediacorp: 11 June to 19 July 2026.
- Matches: 104 plus official ceremonies.
- Free-to-air: 28 matches on mewatch and Channel 5.
- Subscription: all 104 matches on mewatch, with Singtel and StarHub carriage partners.
- Standard mewatch rate after early bird: SGD 118.
How To Decide
If you only care about the final stages, the free-to-air list may be enough. If you follow a specific national team through the group stage, the event pass is more practical because it removes schedule uncertainty.
Read Mediacorp’s rights announcement, subscription plan release and mewatch World Cup page for current access details. For more sports coverage, visit our Sports section.
- Best for: football fans planning late-night viewing.
- Use free matches if you mainly want the tournament milestones.
- Use the pass if you follow every match or a specific team.
