World Cup 2026 TV Schedule — Saudi Arabia
SSC shows all matches free — one of the best World Cup deals. beIN Arabia for premium. Check AST times.
Time Zone
UTC+3 (AST)
Channels
3
Good Slots
2 / 4
Best Free
SSC 1–6
Saudi Arabia has one of the world's most generous World Cup TV arrangements. The Saudi Sports Company (SSC) — the official state sports broadcaster — carries all 104 World Cup matches on its free-to-air channels (SSC 1–6), transmitted via Arabsat and Nilesat satellite. This makes Saudi Arabia one of the few countries in the world where every single World Cup match is available completely free on national television. beIN Sports Arabia provides additional premium coverage. In Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+3), group stage matches kick off at 19:00, 22:00, 01:00 and 04:00 — with the evening slots being the best.
World Cup 2026 TV Channels in Saudi Arabia
✓ Free Options
| Channel | Coverage |
|---|---|
| SSC 1–6 | All 104 matches (free!) |
| SSC Extra app | All SSC matches streaming |
Paid / Subscription Options
| Channel | Coverage |
|---|---|
| beIN Sports Arabia | All matches (premium) |
📺 Best option in Saudi Arabia
Best Free
SSC 1–6 — all 104 matches completely free on satellite
Best Paid / Full Coverage
beIN Sports Arabia — additional analysis and multi-channel coverage
Match Times in Saudi Arabia (UTC+3 (AST))
Group stage matches have four daily kick-off slots.✓ Good = comfortable viewing time.
| UTC | Local Time | Viewing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 UTC | 19:00 AST | مساء (Evening) | ✓ Good |
| 19:00 UTC | 22:00 AST | ليل (Late Evening) | ✓ Good |
| 22:00 UTC | 01:00 AST | منتصف الليل (Midnight) | Late |
| 01:00 UTC | 04:00 AST | فجر (Pre-dawn) | Late |
Frequently Asked Questions — Saudi Arabia
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