How to watch the World Cup 2026 in Nepal
In Nepal, the 2026 World Cup is carried by 4 official broadcasters — Himalaya Sports, Himalaya Sports (Nepali Commentary) and Himalaya TV — with no confirmed free-to-air option for the full tournament. Coverage is in English and Nepali.
See the full channel list for Nepal4 official broadcasters→Is the World Cup 2026 free to watch in Nepal?
In Nepal there’s no confirmed free-to-air channel showing the full tournament. The 2026 World Cup is carried by Himalaya Sports, Himalaya Sports (Nepali Commentary), Himalaya TV and Himalaya TV (Nepali Commentary), which require a subscription or sign-in.
You can still sometimes watch select matches free via a listed international broadcaster, or pick the cheapest official option from the channel list — and avoid pirate “free stream” sites, which are illegal and unsafe.
Official World Cup 2026 broadcasters in Nepal
The official rights-holders in Nepal are Himalaya Sports, Himalaya Sports (Nepali Commentary), Himalaya TV and Himalaya TV (Nepali Commentary). Coverage is available in English and Nepali.
Every broadcaster listed here comes from FIFA’s official media-rights list — kickoff26 never links to restreams or pirate sites.
How to watch in Nepal
The listed channels are available through your usual TV provider — an aerial, cable or satellite box — and some offer companion apps for streaming on a phone or smart TV.
Whichever you pick, stick to the official broadcasters above. They’re higher quality, more reliable and safe — unlike pirate restreams, which break mid-match and carry malware.
Watch every match in your timezone
All 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup are shown by broadcasters in Nepal, with kick-offs spread across three time zones in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
To avoid missing a game, check every kick-off converted to your local time on the schedule, and follow live scores as the matches play out.
Watching in Nepal: FAQ
Can I watch the World Cup 2026 for free in Nepal?
There’s no confirmed free-to-air option for the full tournament in Nepal. Matches are carried by Himalaya Sports, Himalaya Sports (Nepali Commentary), Himalaya TV and Himalaya TV (Nepali Commentary), which require a subscription.
Who has the World Cup 2026 broadcast rights in Nepal?
Himalaya Sports, Himalaya Sports (Nepali Commentary), Himalaya TV and Himalaya TV (Nepali Commentary) are the official rights-holders for the 2026 World Cup in Nepal, per FIFA’s official media-rights list.
What language is the World Cup broadcast in Nepal?
Coverage in Nepal is available in English and Nepali.