World Cup 2026 TV Schedule — Turkey
TRT Sport shows all matches free — one of the world's best WC deals. Check Turkish kickoff times.
Time Zone
UTC+3 (TRT)
Channels
3
Good Slots
2 / 4
Best Free
TRT Sport 1–2
Turkish football fans benefit from exceptional World Cup TV coverage. TRT Sport — Turkey's state sports broadcaster — has historically carried all World Cup matches free-to-air, making Turkey one of the few countries where the entire tournament is available on public television at no cost. S Sport (subscription) provides premium coverage with additional analysis. Exxen/Tivibu offers streaming options. In Turkey Time (TRT, UTC+3), group stage matches kick off at 19:00, 22:00, 01:00 and 04:00 — with the 19:00 and 22:00 evening slots being the most convenient for Turkish viewers.
World Cup 2026 TV Channels in Turkey
✓ Free Options
| Channel | Coverage |
|---|---|
| TRT Sport 1–2 | All matches free (state TV) |
| TRT SPORT app | All TRT matches streaming |
Paid / Subscription Options
| Channel | Coverage |
|---|---|
| S Sport | All 104 matches + extras |
📺 Best option in Turkey
Best Free
TRT Sport — tüm 104 maç ücretsiz devlet yayıncısında
Best Paid / Full Coverage
S Sport — tam kapsamlı yayın ve ek analizler
Match Times in Turkey (UTC+3 (TRT))
Group stage matches have four daily kick-off slots.✓ Good = comfortable viewing time.
| UTC | Local Time | Viewing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 UTC | 19:00 TRT | Akşam (Evening) | ✓ Good |
| 19:00 UTC | 22:00 TRT | Gece başlangıcı | ✓ Good |
| 22:00 UTC | 01:00 TRT | Gece yarısı | Late |
| 01:00 UTC | 04:00 TRT | Sabah erken | Late |
Frequently Asked Questions — Turkey
2026 Dünya Kupası hangi kanalda? / Which channel shows World Cup 2026 in Turkey?▾
2026 Dünya Kupası maçları Türkiye saatiyle kaçta başlıyor?▾
2026 Dünya Kupası Türkiye'de ücretsiz mi?▾
2026 Dünya Kupası finali Türkiye saatiyle kaçta?▾
S Sport tüm Dünya Kupası 2026 maçlarını veriyor mu?▾
TRT SPORT uygulamasından Dünya Kupası 2026 nasıl izlenir?▾
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