Singapore Airlines customers will be able to enjoy the thrill of the FIFA World Cup 2026 from 11 June to 19 July 2026, with the airline screening the matches live via Sport 24 on Kris World Live TV.
Football fans can follow all the action in real time, cheering on their favourite teams at 30,000 feet.
Yeoh Phee Teik, Senior Vice President Customer Experience, Singapore Airlines said: “Bringing the excitement of the FIFA World Cup on board keeps our customers connected to one of the world’s biggest sporting events at 30,000 feet. These live football matches complement our KrisWorld line-up and reflect our commitment to continuously enhance the Singapore Airlines in-flight experience and offerings.”
KrisWorld Live TV keeps customers connected to major global sporting events via Sport 24, as well as news and business updates via BBC News.
It is available on all SIA Boeing 787-10 and Boeing 737-8 aircraft, as well as 41 Airbus A350-900 and eight Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Live broadcasts are subject to satellite coverage, broadcaster arrangements, and regulatory approvals on selected routes.
Cruise lines will also screen live matches onboard
Many cruise lines have announced that they will also be screening live matches of the tournament onboard their ships.
Princess Cruises will provide in-stateroom live coverage of all games across its entire fleet. The Lido Deck’s outdoor big screen will also be used for select marquee matches. Additionally, the entertainment team will host various viewing parties inviting guests to show up in their team jerseys and cheer on their favourite team.
Norwegian Cruise Line will show all 104 FIFA World Cup 26 games onboard its ships in their own staterooms or watch with other guests in designated venues onboard. Guests can even record games and watch them later within a 24-hour period.
Guests on Seabourn ships will be able to watch all 104 matches in their suites or in various public venues onboard.
MSC Cruises’ guests will be able to watch every match live in onboard sports bars, lounges, poolside on overhead LED screens. Guests will also enjoy interactive games and quizzes.
Virgin will offer immersive watch zones throughout each voyage at The Social Club and Athletic Club. Once the Cup reaches the semi-finals, Virgin will expand the watch zones to include The Red Room and the Casino.
Holland America Lines’ guests will be able to watch all games in their cabins and there will be a number of viewing parties as well.
World Cup games will be broadcast across the Cunard fleet, in both guest staterooms and at the Golden Lion Pub.
Crystal has retained the rights to broadcast matches in guest staterooms and suites. If a particular match generates significant interest among guests, the onboard team will arrange a public viewing of the match in an onboard venue.
Celebrity’s guests will be able to watch matches in their cabins, while the “biggest” match of each day will be played in guest areas across the ship, fleetwide.
Azamara Cruises’ guests will be able to watch all World Cup games in their staterooms or in the Cabaret. Azamara will also organise themed events and experiences such as trivia incorporating subtle World Cup touches. On days of key matchups, the ship’s culinary team will highlight food items and beverages inspired by the countries playing (dependent on availability in the regions where the ships are sailing).
