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Archived guide. The 2026 World Cup finished on 19 July 2026 — this page is kept as a record of how the tournament was broadcast in Hong Kong. For current football, see how to watch football legally while travelling.
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Hong Kong
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How the 2026 World Cup
was broadcast in Hong Kong

Now TV all 104 paid 4K; ViuTV select matches incl opener and final free

Where to watch in Hong Kong

UPDATED 2026-05-05
Now TV FREE
App: ViuTV
ViuTV PAID
Free matches
Some
Free streaming
ViuTV
Coverage
PARTIAL FREE

Watching football away from Hong Kong?

Domestic broadcasters geo-block their streams outside the country, so a subscription you pay for at home stops working the moment you travel. Our evergreen guide explains the legitimate way around it.

How to watch football legally while travelling →

Frequently asked questions

Was the 2026 World Cup free to watch in Hong Kong?
Partly. Now TV all 104 paid 4K; ViuTV select matches incl opener and final free Now TV carried the free coverage.
How did fans watch Hong Kong's coverage from abroad?
Fans travelling abroad used a VPN set to a Hong Kong server to reach their home broadcaster, since those streams are geo-blocked outside the country. The same approach still works for ongoing domestic league football — see our evergreen guide on watching football legally while travelling.
Which app streamed the World Cup in Hong Kong?
ViuTV was the main free streaming option in Hong Kong. Not all 104 matches were available free.

Other countries in Asia & Pacific

Australia New Zealand Japan South Korea China All 78 nations →
📅 Full match schedule → 🔒 Best VPNs for the World Cup →