How to watch World Cup in the Czech Republic

Česká televize is the main Czech Republic broadcaster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with free-to-air TV coverage on ČT sport and additional ČT sport Plus digital coverage; shared fixtures are also carried by Nova Action and, for selected matches, TV Nova. The main streaming options are iVysílání, the ČT sport app and HbbTV, while Oneplay offers subscription access to the listed linear channels.

Where to Watch

Fans looking for how to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the Czech Republic can follow the tournament across Česká televize and Nova Group channels. The expanded 48-team competition has 104 matches, and Česká televize sublicensed part of the rights package to Nova because of the increased match volume.

Česká televize will show more than 50 live matches on ČT sport and ČT sport Plus, including 50 exclusive fixtures. Nova’s main World Cup channel is Nova Action, with selected high-profile games also available on TV Nova.

Shared Matches and Czech Republic Coverage

The shared broadcast arrangement includes the opening match, the FIFA World Cup Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, and Czech Republic matches following the national team’s qualification through the UEFA play-offs. Czech viewers should check the official FIFA World Cup TV schedule from ČT and Nova for the final match-by-match channel allocation.

Free-to-Air TV Access

ČT sport is available through Czech Television’s standard broadcast distribution. Viewers can receive ČT channels through terrestrial DVB-T2/HEVC reception, satellite DVB-S2 reception where the required access conditions are met, cable, IPTV, or internet distribution depending on their provider and location.

• Primary ČT channel: ČT sport
• ČT digital sports coverage: ČT sport Plus
• Nova channels: Nova Action and selected coverage on TV Nova

Streaming Availability

The FIFA World Cup 2026 live stream in the Czech Republic is available through Česká televize’s digital services for matches carried by ČT. Viewers can stream via iVysílání, use the ČT sport app on phones and tablets, or access ČT’s HbbTV service through the red button on supported televisions.

iVysílání is supported on selected smart TV platforms including Android TV or Google TV, Samsung, LG, Apple TV, Hisense and Philips systems. HbbTV does not require a separate app download, but the television must be connected to the internet and receive a distribution signal that supports HbbTV signalling.

Subscription Streaming via Oneplay

Oneplay is a subscription-based option for viewers who want the relevant ČT and Nova linear channels in one streaming service. The Oneplay Komfort plan lists Nova HD, Nova Action HD and ČT Sport HD among its channels, and includes seven-day catch-up functionality for supported programming.

Broadcast Coverage

Česká televize’s FIFA World Cup coverage is expected to include live match broadcasts, studio programming, expert analysis, reports from the tournament location and additional digital information through ČT sport Plus. No officially confirmed 4K coverage has been announced for ČT’s 2026 FIFA World Cup broadcasts.

2030 FIFA World Cup matches will air live on Česká televize in the Czech Republic under the European Broadcasting Union rights package covering the 2030 tournament. Coverage is centered on ČT sport, with live streaming available through iVysílání and additional highlights and news coverage distributed across the broadcaster's platforms.

The 48-team FIFA World Cup 2030 is shared with TV Nova under a sublicensing arrangement, with ČT retaining a substantial package of matches and coverage of key stages of the tournament. The agreement forms part of a broader EBU package that also includes the 2026 FIFA World Cup.