ORF and ServusTV to Broadcast 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 UEFA European Championship on Free TV

As announced by ORF and ServusTV on Thursday, both the public broadcaster and the private Salzburg station will broadcast all matches of the 2026 Football World Cup and the 2028 Football European Championship on Austrian free TV. Appropriate licensing agreements have been concluded for this purpose, which include not only TV broadcasting rights but also rights for online, highlights, clips, and news.

2026 Football World Cup: ORF and Servus TV Share Games

Specifically, ORF transfers the broadcasting rights of 52 out of a total of 104 live games to ServusTV. If the Austrian national team qualifies, ORF will show the first and third group matches, ServusTV the second group phase match, and if they advance, the round of 16 live. ORF broadcasts all remaining ÖFB games. Additionally, ORF shows the opening match and the final exclusively. Both broadcasters will each air four round of 16 matches, two quarter-final games, and one semi-final match.

2028 Football European Championship in the United Kingdom and Ireland

For the 2028 European Championship, it is the other way around, with ServusTV transferring the broadcasting rights of 25 out of a total of 51 live games to ORF. ServusTV will broadcast 26 matches live, including the opening match and the final exclusively. Both broadcasters will each air four round of 16 matches, two quarter-final games, and one semi-final match. If the Austrian national team qualifies, ORF will show the second group phase match and, if they advance, the round of 16 live. ServusTV broadcasts all remaining ÖFB games.

2026 Football World Cup and ESC: A Year of Superlatives for ORF

"The year 2026 is a year of superlatives and offers three major productions with the Football World Cup, the ESC (Note: Eurovision Song Contest), and Winter Olympics, making it all the more sensible to seek cooperation here or to continue the proven collaboration and keep the World Cup and EURO entirely on free TV," emphasized ORF Director General Roland Weißmann. "We are continuing what has already proven successful with the 2022 World Cup and the UEFA EURO 2024. The renewed collaboration with ORF is not only sensible for both broadcasters but also benefits Austrian football fans in particular and strengthens the domestic media location," said ServusTV Director Ferdinand Wegscheider.

(APA/Red)

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