Key facts
- Emirates will broadcast all FIFA World Cup 2026 matches live on its flights.
- The broadcasts will be available via the Sport 24 channel.
- Coverage starts with the opening ceremony on June 11 and concludes with the final on July 19.
- Other major sporting events, including NBA Finals and Formula 1 races, will also be shown live.
- Matches may also be screened in Emirates Lounges in Dubai.
Emirates has announced that passengers will be able to watch every match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 live onboard its flights through the airline's dedicated sports channel, Sport 24 on ice. The coverage will begin with the tournament's opening ceremony in Mexico on June 11 and continue through to the final in the United States on July 19. This service will allow travellers to follow the action live during their journeys. The full schedule of broadcasts will be available in the June edition of its ice magazine. Live coverage will be offered through Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra on most Emirates flights, with availability varying by aircraft type and route. FIFA World Cup matches will also be shown, where possible, in Emirates Lounges in Dubai. Beyond football, Emirates will continue to offer live coverage of other major sporting events, including the NBA Finals from June 4 to June 20, the Canada Sail Grand Prix on June 20 and 21, the Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix on July 19, and the Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix on July 26.