Create your to stream all 64 matches of the FIFA World Cup 2022ᵀᴹ live and free any time on your favourite device.
The FIFA World Cup 2022ᵀᴹ kicks off on Monday, November 21 and will be a free-to-air exclusive broadcast on SBS in Australia.
All 64 matches from Qatar will be shown live and free, with eight live games shown on SBS VICELAND.
When does the FIFA World Cup 2022ᵀᴹ start?
The FIFA World Cup 2022ᵀᴹ kicks off on November 21 and will be a free-to-air exclusive broadcast on SBS in Australia.
FIFA World Cup 2022ᵀᴹ Dates and Times
The opening ceremony precedes the clash to open the tournament between host Qatar and group opponents Ecuador. The group stages continue until final match between Serbia and Switzerland on December 3 (AEDT).
- Group Stage: November 21 - December 3
- Round of 16: December 4 - 7
- Quarter-Finals: December 10 - 11
- Semi-Finals: December 14 - 15
- 3rd vs 4th playoff: December 18
- World Cup Final: December 19
The 2022 FIFA World Cup will take place in Qatar Source: Getty Images
In addition to the live match coverage of all 64 matches - eight of which will be shown on SBS VICELAND - our content offering will include the World Cup Daily and FIFA TV Preview Shows, World Cup classic matches and match replays from Qatar 2022.
Many matches will be at favourable times for Aussie fans, with seven matches in the group stage set to kick off during prime time at 9pm (AEDT) and 20 group stage matches to kick off at 6am (AEDT).
World Cup Daily Show and FIFA TV Preview Show
The World Cup Daily show will be the one-stop-shop for Australians to catch up on everything from the FIFA World Cup every match day.
Every action-packed episode will include up-to-date highlights, previews, expert analysis, exclusive interviews, and star guests, plus all the latest news, views, and on-the-ground reactions from Qatar, in Australia and around the World.
The World Cup Daily show will air from 5:30pm (AEDT) each night on SBS and will be followed by the FIFA TV Preview Show. A digital-first VOD offering will be available earlier via SBS On Demand.
FIFA World Cup classic matches
SBS On Demand is featuring from 1986 to 2018 to allow audiences to relive some of the greatest games on football’s biggest stage.
The majority of the classic matches will also be broadcast on SBS and SBS VICELAND during the World Cup.
Watch 2022 FIFA World Cup 2022ᵀᴹ via SBS On Demand
Watch the World Cup for free via the , connected TVs or with via our apps in the e and .
How to create an SBS On Demand account
Creating an SBS On Demand account is completely free!
Simply:
- Open the On Demand app /
- Select Log in / Sign Up
- Choose Create A New Account
- Enter your details, including: name, email address, gender and year of birth
- Select Create Account - you will then receive an email to confirm your new SBS account
- Explore our diverse catalogue of content and stream away!
The World Cup hub on SBS On Demand will provide audiences with SBS’ full offering of match action from Qatar, encompassing live streams in both English and Arabic, full replays, 25-minute mini matches, 10-minute extended highlights and three-minute highlights of all 64 matches.
To ensure that you don't miss the best of the FIFA World Cup action, it's now a good time to set up push notifications so you know when the livestreams, highlights and replays appear in the SBS On Demand app.
First, ensure you have enabled notifications within SETTINGS on your device.
- Tap SETTINGS on your device;
- Tap the SBS On Demand App;
- Toggle ON push notifications.
Then, in the SBS On Demand app on your device, tap the silhouette at the top of the app screen to enter the profile page;
- Tap APP SETTINGS;
- Tap the button under NEW EPISODES to enable notifications for new episodes. The button will turn yellow when notifications are enabled.
- Tap the button under EXPIRING EPISODES to enable notifications for expiring episode. The button will turn yellow when notifications are enabled.
Finally, ensure the 'FIFA World Cup 2022' has been added to your FAVOURITES. Simply tap the heart icon on the program page on your device to add to your favourites list. You're all set!
Five things to do right now
- Update your SBS On Demand app
- Log into SBS On Demand on your device/s
- Watch every game live and free
In addition to all the live-action, highlights and replays on SBS On Demand, the new SBS Sport website will be your home for all the latest highlights, interviews, video extras, news, feature stories, opinions and all the major talking points from Qatar 2022.
Full replays
You will not miss a minute of the action from Qatar with full replays of every match from the tournament in both English and Arabic, including the studio pre and post shows of SBS' all-star broadcast team.
25-minute mini matches
In consideration of time constraints for viewers, condensed 25-minute highlights packages will also be able for every match of the tournament.
Extended 10-minute highlights
Striking the perfect balance between the three-minute highlights and the length of the mini matches, 10-minute extended highlights will be available via SBS On Demand for all matches of the tournament.
Three-minute highlights
Bite-sized highlights packages will also be available from every match from Qatar 2022, with viewers being able to watch the pick of the match action perfectly wrapped up into a three-minute video via the SBS Sport website and SBS On Demand.
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Thursday, December 15
World Cup Daily
5:30pm - 6:00pm (AEDT)
LIVE on SBS and SBS On Demand
FIFA Preview Show
6:00pm - 6:30pm (AEDT)
On SBS and SBS On Demand
Friday, December 16
World Cup Daily
5:30pm - 6:00pm (AEDT)
LIVE on SBS and SBS On Demand
FIFA Preview Show
6:00pm - 6:30pm (AEDT)
On SBS and SBS On Demand
Saturday, December 17
World Cup Daily
5:30pm - 6:00pm (AEDT)
LIVE on SBS and SBS On Demand
FIFA Preview Show
6:00pm - 6:30pm (AEDT)
On SBS and SBS On Demand
Sunday, December 18
Third-Place Play-off - Croatia v Morocco
1:30am - 4:30am (AEDT) - kickoff at 02.00am
LIVE on SBS and SBS On Demand
World Cup Daily
5:30pm - 6:00pm (AEDT)
LIVE on SBS and SBS On Demand
FIFA Preview Show
6:00pm - 6:30pm (AEDT)
On SBS and SBS On Demand
Monday, December 19
Final - Argentina v France
1:00am - 5:00am (AEDT) - kickoff at 02.00am
LIVE on SBS and SBS On Demand
World Cup Daily
5:30pm - 6:30pm (AEDT)
LIVE on SBS and SBS On Demand
Schedule / timings are TBC, check your local guides
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