FIFA World Cup 2026 in BST
World Cup 2026 Schedule in UK
The 2026 World Cup arrives during British Summer Time, with most matches falling between teatime and late evening. England fans get a manageable schedule for Three Lions fixtures, and most knockout-round matches finish before midnight UK time.
The BBC and ITV share the UK broadcast rights, alternating across matches as in previous tournaments. Both broadcasters stream every match on their respective apps (BBC iPlayer, ITVX) at no charge. Coverage is free over-the-air on terrestrial TV.
Times shown in British Summer Time. The 8:00 PM BST window is the prime-time slot. Late-night kickoffs (2:00 AM BST) are limited to West Coast US venues. England fixtures in Group L will mostly land in the 8:00 PM BST evening window.
Kickoff windows in BST
Most World Cup 2026 matches kick off in one of four standard windows. Use this as your at-a-glance reference.
Download the UK schedule PDF
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Every match, BST time
All 104 matches in chronological order by your local viewing date. Times shown are venue kickoff converted to BST.
Thursday, June 11
Friday, June 12
Saturday, June 13
Sunday, June 14
Monday, June 15
Tuesday, June 16
Wednesday, June 17
Thursday, June 18
Friday, June 19
Saturday, June 20
Sunday, June 21
Monday, June 22
Tuesday, June 23
Wednesday, June 24
Thursday, June 25
Friday, June 26
Saturday, June 27
Sunday, June 28
Monday, June 29
Tuesday, June 30
Wednesday, July 1
Thursday, July 2
Friday, July 3
Saturday, July 4
Sunday, July 5
Tuesday, July 7
Friday, July 10
Saturday, July 11
Tuesday, July 14
Wednesday, July 15
Saturday, July 18
Frequently asked questions
Where to watch the World Cup 2026 in the UK?
Free on BBC One and ITV1 in the UK. BBC iPlayer and ITVX stream every match for free, with iPlayer requiring a TV licence.
Is the World Cup 2026 free to watch in the UK?
Yes. The BBC and ITV share rights and broadcast every match free-to-air. iPlayer and ITVX stream the same content with no additional charge.
What time are World Cup 2026 matches in the UK?
Most matches kick off between 5:00 PM and 11:00 PM BST. The 8:00 PM BST window is the typical prime-time slot. The final on July 19 is at 8:00 PM BST.
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Last updated May 8, 2026.