You can watch the FIFA World Cup live in India on ZEE5 for streaming and on Zee’s Unite8 Sports TV channels, which carry all matches with English and Hindi commentary.

How to watch

  • Online: Stream on the ZEE5 app or website with a paid subscription.
  • TV: Tune in to Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, and Unite8 Sports 2 HD.
  • Free matches: Some marquee games may air on DD Sports / DD Free Dish , but not every match.

Subscription details

  • 3-month plan: ₹799, usable on up to 3 devices.
  • 1-year plan: ₹1,699, usable on up to 4 devices.

Match timings in India

Most matches in India fall between 9:30 PM and 9:30 AM IST , so late-night viewing is common.

Language options

Coverage is available in English and Hindi , with some reports also noting regional feeds in select languages.

Simple watching setup

  1. Open ZEE5 and buy the World Cup pass.
  1. Or check your TV provider for the Unite8 Sports channels.
  1. For free-to-air options, look for select games on DD Sports.

Meta description

Watch the FIFA World Cup live in India on ZEE5 or Zee’s Unite8 Sports channels, with select free matches on DD Sports and match timings mostly in late-night IST slots.

TL;DR: For India, the main way to watch live is ZEE5 or Unite8 Sports TV channels , while DD Sports may show a few matches for free.