Hong Kong FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule
Hong Kong viewers can track every World Cup kickoff in HKT, with PCCW, Now TV, ViuTV, and official streaming details in one place.
PCCW holds Hong Kong's official FIFA World Cup 2026 media rights. Now TV carries all 104 matches, while ViuTV adds free-to-air coverage. Hong Kong viewers can watch through Now Sports channels, ViuTV, Now Player, and ViuTV digital access. The Hong Kong FIFA World Cup 2026 TV schedule matters because many matches land overnight in HKT.
Mexico vs South Africa starts at 3:00 a.m. HKT on Friday, June 12. Hong Kong, China did not qualify after being eliminated in Asian qualifying. Still, Korea Republic, Japan, Australia, Qatar, and the knockout rounds should drive strong local interest. Those dates are easier to follow with the FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule.
Hong Kong FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule — Quick Facts
| Key Info | Detail |
|---|---|
| Official broadcaster | PCCW |
| TV channel | Now TV / ViuTV (Now Sports channels and ViuTV free-to-air coverage) |
| Streaming platform | Now Player and ViuTV |
| Free or paid | Mixed access — paid Now TV coverage and ViuTV free-to-air windows |
| Matches covered | All 104 matches |
| Commentary language | Cantonese and English |
| Opening match kickoff | June 12, 2026 — Mexico vs South Africa — 3:00 a.m. HKT — Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City |
| World Cup Final | July 20, 2026 — 3:00 a.m. HKT — New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford |
| Hong Kong team qualified | No |
| Hong Kong team group | N/A |
How to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Hong Kong — TV and Online
On TV — Now TV / ViuTV
Now TV and ViuTV are the television routes Hong Kong viewers should track for World Cup 2026. PCCW says Now TV carries all 104 live matches in Hong Kong. ViuTV gives viewers a free-to-air route for selected coverage. Use the wider FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcasting coverage if you compare Hong Kong with other markets.
Online and Mobile — Now Player and ViuTV
Now Player and ViuTV handle online and mobile viewing for Hong Kong. Use Now Player for Now TV match access, then check ViuTV for free-to-air digital windows. Both routes should be checked before kickoff because rights and package access can differ. Test your login before June 12 because the opener starts at 3:00 a.m.
Hong Kong FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Match Schedule
All times use Hong Kong Time (HKT). Matches run from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
| Date | Kickoff (HKT) | Match | Venue | Group / Stage | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — GROUP STAGE (June 11 – June 27, 2026) — | |||||
| Friday, June 12 | 3:00 AM HKT | Mexico vs South Africa | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group A | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Friday, June 12 | 10:00 AM HKT | Korea Republic vs Czechia | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group A | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Saturday, June 13 | 3:00 AM HKT | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group B | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Saturday, June 13 | 9:00 AM HKT | USA vs Paraguay | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group D | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Sunday, June 14 | 3:00 AM HKT | Qatar vs Switzerland | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group B | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Sunday, June 14 | 6:00 AM HKT | Brazil vs Morocco | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group C | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Sunday, June 14 | 9:00 AM HKT | Haiti vs Scotland | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group C | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Sunday, June 14 | 12:00 PM HKT | Australia vs Türkiye | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group D | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Monday, June 15 | 1:00 AM HKT | Germany vs Curaçao | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group E | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Monday, June 15 | 4:00 AM HKT | Netherlands vs Japan | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group F | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Monday, June 15 | 7:00 AM HKT | Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group E | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Monday, June 15 | 10:00 AM HKT | Sweden vs Tunisia | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group F | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 12:00 AM HKT | Spain vs Cabo Verde | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group H | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 3:00 AM HKT | Belgium vs Egypt | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group G | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 6:00 AM HKT | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group H | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Tuesday, June 16 | 9:00 AM HKT | IR Iran vs New Zealand | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group G | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 3:00 AM HKT | France vs Senegal | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group I | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 6:00 AM HKT | Iraq vs Norway | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group I | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 9:00 AM HKT | Argentina vs Algeria | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group J | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Wednesday, June 17 | 12:00 PM HKT | Austria vs Jordan | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group J | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Thursday, June 18 | 1:00 AM HKT | Portugal vs Congo DR | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group K | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Thursday, June 18 | 4:00 AM HKT | England vs Croatia | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group L | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Thursday, June 18 | 7:00 AM HKT | Ghana vs Panama | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group L | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Thursday, June 18 | 10:00 AM HKT | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group K | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Friday, June 19 | 12:00 AM HKT | Czechia vs South Africa | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group A | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Friday, June 19 | 3:00 AM HKT | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group B | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Friday, June 19 | 6:00 AM HKT | Canada vs Qatar | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group B | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Friday, June 19 | 9:00 AM HKT | Mexico vs Korea Republic | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group A | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Saturday, June 20 | 3:00 AM HKT | USA vs Australia | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group D | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Saturday, June 20 | 6:00 AM HKT | Scotland vs Morocco | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group C | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Saturday, June 20 | 8:30 AM HKT | Brazil vs Haiti | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group C | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Saturday, June 20 | 11:00 AM HKT | Türkiye vs Paraguay | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group D | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Sunday, June 21 | 1:00 AM HKT | Netherlands vs Sweden | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group F | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Sunday, June 21 | 4:00 AM HKT | Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group E | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Sunday, June 21 | 8:00 AM HKT | Ecuador vs Curaçao | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group E | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Sunday, June 21 | 12:00 PM HKT | Tunisia vs Japan | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group F | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Monday, June 22 | 12:00 AM HKT | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group H | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Monday, June 22 | 3:00 AM HKT | Belgium vs IR Iran | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group G | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Monday, June 22 | 6:00 AM HKT | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group H | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Monday, June 22 | 9:00 AM HKT | New Zealand vs Egypt | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group G | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 1:00 AM HKT | Argentina vs Austria | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group J | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 5:00 AM HKT | France vs Iraq | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group I | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 8:00 AM HKT | Norway vs Senegal | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group I | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Tuesday, June 23 | 11:00 AM HKT | Jordan vs Algeria | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group J | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 1:00 AM HKT | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group K | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 4:00 AM HKT | England vs Ghana | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group L | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 7:00 AM HKT | Panama vs Croatia | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group L | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Wednesday, June 24 | 10:00 AM HKT | Colombia vs Congo DR | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group K | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Thursday, June 25 | 3:00 AM HKT | Switzerland vs Canada | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group B | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Thursday, June 25 | 3:00 AM HKT | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group B | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Thursday, June 25 | 6:00 AM HKT | Scotland vs Brazil | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group C | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Thursday, June 25 | 6:00 AM HKT | Morocco vs Haiti | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group C | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Thursday, June 25 | 9:00 AM HKT | Czechia vs Mexico | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Group A | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Thursday, June 25 | 9:00 AM HKT | South Africa vs Korea Republic | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Group A | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Friday, June 26 | 4:00 AM HKT | Curaçao vs Côte d'Ivoire | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group E | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Friday, June 26 | 4:00 AM HKT | Ecuador vs Germany | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group E | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Friday, June 26 | 7:00 AM HKT | Japan vs Sweden | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group F | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Friday, June 26 | 7:00 AM HKT | Tunisia vs Netherlands | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group F | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Friday, June 26 | 10:00 AM HKT | Türkiye vs USA | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Group D | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Friday, June 26 | 10:00 AM HKT | Paraguay vs Australia | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Group D | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Saturday, June 27 | 3:00 AM HKT | Norway vs France | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Group I | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Saturday, June 27 | 3:00 AM HKT | Senegal vs Iraq | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Group I | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Saturday, June 27 | 8:00 AM HKT | Cabo Verde vs Saudi Arabia | Houston Stadium, Houston | Group H | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Saturday, June 27 | 8:00 AM HKT | Uruguay vs Spain | Guadalajara Stadium, Guadalajara | Group H | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Saturday, June 27 | 11:00 AM HKT | Egypt vs IR Iran | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Group G | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Saturday, June 27 | 11:00 AM HKT | New Zealand vs Belgium | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Group G | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Sunday, June 28 | 5:00 AM HKT | Panama vs England | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Group L | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Sunday, June 28 | 5:00 AM HKT | Croatia vs Ghana | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Group L | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Sunday, June 28 | 7:30 AM HKT | Colombia vs Portugal | Miami Stadium, Miami | Group K | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Sunday, June 28 | 7:30 AM HKT | Congo DR vs Uzbekistan | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Group K | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Sunday, June 28 | 10:00 AM HKT | Algeria vs Austria | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Group J | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Sunday, June 28 | 10:00 AM HKT | Jordan vs Argentina | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Group J | Now TV / ViuTV |
| — ROUND OF 32 (June 28 – July 3, 2026) — | |||||
| Monday, June 29 | 3:00 AM HKT | Group A runners-up vs Group B runners-up | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Round of 32 | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 1:00 AM HKT | Group C winners vs Group F runners-up | Houston Stadium, Houston | Round of 32 | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 4:30 AM HKT | Group E winners vs Group A/B/C/D/F third place | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Round of 32 | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Tuesday, June 30 | 9:00 AM HKT | Group F winners vs Group C runners-up | Monterrey Stadium, Monterrey | Round of 32 | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 1:00 AM HKT | Group E runners up vs Group I runners-up | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 32 | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 5:00 AM HKT | Group I winners vs Group C/D/F/G/H third place | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Round of 32 | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Wednesday, July 1 | 9:00 AM HKT | Group A winners vs Group C/E/F/H/I third place | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Round of 32 | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Thursday, July 2 | 12:00 AM HKT | Group L winners vs Group E/H/I/J/K third place | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Round of 32 | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Thursday, July 2 | 4:00 AM HKT | Group G winners vs Group A/E/H/I/J third place | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Round of 32 | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Thursday, July 2 | 8:00 AM HKT | Group D winners vs Group B/E/F/I/J third place | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, Santa Clara | Round of 32 | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Friday, July 3 | 3:00 AM HKT | Group H winners vs Group J runners-up | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Round of 32 | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Friday, July 3 | 7:00 AM HKT | Group K runners-up vs Group L runners-up | Toronto Stadium, Toronto | Round of 32 | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Friday, July 3 | 11:00 AM HKT | Group B winners vs Group E/F/G/I/J third place | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Round of 32 | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Saturday, July 4 | 2:00 AM HKT | Group D runners-up vs Group G runners-up | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 32 | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Saturday, July 4 | 6:00 AM HKT | Group J winners vs Group H runners-up | Miami Stadium, Miami | Round of 32 | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Saturday, July 4 | 9:30 AM HKT | Group K winners vs Group D/E/I/J/L third place | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Round of 32 | Now TV / ViuTV |
| — ROUND OF 16 (July 4 – July 7, 2026) — | |||||
| Sunday, July 5 | 1:00 AM HKT | Winner match 73 vs Winner match 75 | Houston Stadium, Houston | Round of 16 | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Sunday, July 5 | 5:00 AM HKT | Winner match 74 vs Winner match 77 | Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia | Round of 16 | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Monday, July 6 | 4:00 AM HKT | Winner match 76 vs Winner match 78 | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Round of 16 | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Monday, July 6 | 8:00 AM HKT | Winner match 79 vs Winner match 80 | Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City | Round of 16 | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Tuesday, July 7 | 3:00 AM HKT | Winner match 83 vs Winner match 84 | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Round of 16 | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Tuesday, July 7 | 8:00 AM HKT | Winner match 81 vs Winner match 82 | Seattle Stadium, Seattle | Round of 16 | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Wednesday, July 8 | 12:00 AM HKT | Winner match 86 vs Winner match 88 | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Round of 16 | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Wednesday, July 8 | 4:00 AM HKT | Winner match 85 vs Winner match 87 | BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver | Round of 16 | Now TV / ViuTV |
| — QUARTER-FINALS (July 9 – July 11, 2026) — | |||||
| Friday, July 10 | 4:00 AM HKT | Winner match 89 vs Winner match 90 | Boston Stadium, Foxborough | Quarter-final | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Saturday, July 11 | 3:00 AM HKT | Winner match 93 vs Winner match 94 | Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles | Quarter-final | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Sunday, July 12 | 5:00 AM HKT | Winner match 91 vs Winner match 92 | Miami Stadium, Miami | Quarter-final | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Sunday, July 12 | 9:00 AM HKT | Winner match 95 vs Winner match 96 | Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City | Quarter-final | Now TV / ViuTV |
| — SEMI-FINALS (July 14 – July 15, 2026) — | |||||
| Wednesday, July 15 | 3:00 AM HKT | Winner match 97 vs Winner match 98 | Dallas Stadium, Dallas | Semi-final | Now TV / ViuTV |
| Thursday, July 16 | 3:00 AM HKT | Winner match 99 vs Winner match 100 | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta | Semi-final | Now TV / ViuTV |
| — THIRD PLACE PLAY-OFF (July 18, 2026) — | |||||
| Sunday, July 19 | 5:00 AM HKT | Runner-up match 101 vs Runner-up match 102 | Miami Stadium, Miami | Third-place playoff | Now TV / ViuTV |
| — FINAL (July 19, 2026) — | |||||
| Monday, July 20 | 3:00 AM HKT | Winner match 101 vs Winner match 102 | New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford | Final | Now TV / ViuTV |
Key Matches to Watch in Hong Kong
Hong Kong viewers should circle six fixtures first. Mexico vs South Africa starts on June 12 at 3:00 a.m. HKT. Korea Republic vs Czechia starts on June 12 at 10:00 a.m. HKT. Australia vs Türkiye starts on June 14 at 12:00 p.m. HKT. Netherlands vs Japan starts on June 15 at 4:00 a.m. HKT. Japan vs Sweden starts on June 26 at 7:00 a.m. HKT. The final starts on July 20 at 3:00 a.m. HKT.
Is FIFA World Cup 2026 Free in Hong Kong?
No, FIFA World Cup 2026 is not fully free in Hong Kong. Now TV carries all 104 matches as the paid route, while ViuTV adds free-to-air coverage. The final daily split still matters before each match.
If you want free coverage, start with ViuTV and confirm which fixtures are available. If you want full tournament access, prepare Now TV or Now Player before the June 12 opener. That gives Hong Kong viewers a legal route without relying on unsafe streams.
FAQs
Where can I watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in Hong Kong?
Hong Kong viewers can watch FIFA World Cup 2026 through PCCW's Now TV and ViuTV. Streaming runs through Now Player and ViuTV digital access.
Is FIFA World Cup 2026 free in Hong Kong?
No, the full tournament is not fully free in Hong Kong. Now TV carries all 104 matches, while ViuTV provides free-to-air coverage.
What time does the World Cup start in Hong Kong?
The opening match starts at 3:00 a.m. HKT in Hong Kong on Friday, June 12. Mexico vs South Africa is the first local Hong Kong kickoff.
What is the best match to watch from Hong Kong?
Korea Republic vs Czechia is one of the strongest early Asian-interest matches for Hong Kong viewers. It starts at 10:00 a.m. HKT on Friday, June 12.
Can I stream FIFA World Cup 2026 on my phone in Hong Kong?
Yes, Hong Kong viewers can stream through Now Player and ViuTV digital access on mobile devices. Check the right package before kickoff.
PCCW, Now TV, and ViuTV give Hong Kong viewers a clear World Cup 2026 route across paid and free-to-air access. Open Now Player before the June 12 opener and check whether ViuTV has the match you want. Use FIFA World Cup 2026 for the full Hong Kong schedule, confirmed HKT kickoffs, and live tournament tracking.
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