JOHANNESBURG. – Every match of the 2026 World Cup can be watched in South Africa. Here is how to watch the World Cup 2026 in South Africa, on television and by streaming, with all kickoff times in SAST. This guide is part of our World Cup 2026 hub.
Television channels in South Africa
SuperSport is the main home of the tournament on DStv and is carrying all 104 matches. For the first time the full tournament is available across every DStv tier, from the entry level Access package upward. The SABC is showing a free to air selection of around 35 matches, including all three Bafana Bafana group games and the final, on SABC 1, SABC 3 and SABC Sport.
How to stream the World Cup
DStv subscribers can stream matches through DStv Stream and the SuperSport app. The SABC free to air matches stream at no cost on the SABC Plus app. SportyTV also carries all 104 matches through its streaming app for viewers who want the full schedule online.
Kickoff times in SAST
Matches are played across the United States, Canada and Mexico, so kickoff times in South Africa run from early evening to the early hours of the morning. The full schedule with SAST kickoff times is in our full fixtures guide.
How to watch Bafana Bafana
All three Bafana Bafana group games are free to air on the SABC and also live on SuperSport. The fixtures and channels are set out in our Bafana Bafana viewing guide.
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