FIFA World Cup 2026 is coming to North America โ and Indian fans finally have a confirmed home to watch every match.
Zee Entertainment has secured the official broadcast rights for India, covering both TV and digital streaming.
You can catch all 104 games on Unite8 Sports channels or stream live on Zee5. This guide tells you exactly where, how, and when to watch in India.
Quick Answer
- Unite8 Sports 1 / 2 โ Available on Dish TV, Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Sun Direct โ Pay TV (check your DTH operator for pricing)
- Zee5 (streaming) โ Download the Zee5 app or visit zee5.com โ โน799 for 3 months, โน1,699 for 1 year
- No confirmed free-to-air option โ There is no Doordarshan or free broadcast announced at this time
Where to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 in India
Pay TV Channels
Zee Entertainment has launched four dedicated sports channels under the Unite8 Sports brand. All four channels carry FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage exclusively.
- Unite8 Sports 1 โ Hindi commentary
- Unite8 Sports 1 HD โ Hindi commentary, high definition
- Unite8 Sports 2 โ English commentary
- Unite8 Sports 2 HD โ English commentary, high definition
The channels are available across 500+ platforms. Confirmed DTH operators include Dish TV, Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, and Sun Direct.
Regional cable networks including Siti Networks, Fastway, Hinduja Global, and Kerala Communicators Cable Ltd (KCCL) are also carrying the channels.
Contact your local operator for the exact channel number and any applicable add-on pack pricing.
Streaming Platform
Zee5 is the official online streaming partner for India.
- 3-Month Plan (All Access + Sports): โน799 โ supports 3 screens simultaneously, includes ads
- Annual Plan (All Access + Sports): โน1,699 โ supports 4 screens simultaneously, ad-free experience
Both plans give you access to all 104 World Cup matches plus other Zee5 content. There is no confirmed monthly plan for FIFA-specific access โ the 3-month pack is the…