The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 is currently underway in the United States, running from June 14 to July 13, 2025. It's an expanded tournament featuring 32 teams.
While many broadcasters have secured rights, including paid services, there are some free-to-air (FTA) options available, especially in certain regions. It's important to note that FTA availability can vary greatly by geographic location due to broadcasting rights agreements.
Here are some of the known free-to-air channels and platforms that are broadcasting the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, along with general satellite information where available. Please note that specific frequencies can sometimes change, so it's always recommended to check a reliable and up-to-date satellite listing service like LyngSat or KingOfSat for the most current information for your specific region.
Global Free Streaming Platform:
DAZN: DAZN has acquired exclusive worldwide rights to broadcast all matches live and free of charge through their platform and app. This is a significant option as it aims to provide access globally. You can generally access DAZN via their website (
DAZN.com/home
Region-Specific Free-to-Air Channels:
SportyTV (Sub-Saharan Africa - Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya): SportyTV has acquired exclusive free-to-air rights for a selection of matches (26 out of 63). They are broadcasting via their main TV channel, sporty.com platform, and SportyTV's official YouTube channel.
Specific satellite and frequency information for SportyTV would depend on the country within Sub-Saharan Africa. You would typically find them on common regional satellites like SES or Eutelsat, but specific frequencies would require local knowledge or a dedicated satellite forum for that region.
Abu Dhabi Sports (MENA Region): Abu Dhabi Sports has FTA channels that broadcast various sporting events, including the FIFA Club World Cup. They have multiple frequencies on different satellites.
Eutelsat 7 West A (7.3W):
Channels: Abu Dhabi Sports 1 HD, 2 HD, Yas Sports HD (FTA, all HD)
Frequency: 11411
Polarization: Horizontal
Symbol Rate: 30000
FEC: 3/4
BADR 6 (26.0E):
Channels: Abu Dhabi Sports 1 & 2, Abu Dhabi Sports Extra (FTA)
Frequency: 11804
Polarization: Horizontal
Symbol Rate: 27500
FEC: 3/4
Hotbird (13.0E):
Channels: Abu Dhabi Sports 1 (FTA, all HD)
Frequency: 11747
Polarization: Vertical
Symbol Rate: 27500
FEC: 3/4
Yahsat 1A (52.5E):
Channels: Abu Dhabi Sports 1 HD, 2 HD (FTA)
Frequency: 11861
Polarization: Horizontal
Symbol Rate: 27500
FEC: 8/
9
Channel 5, 5ACTION, 5USA (UK): In the UK, Channel 5, 5ACTION, and 5USA are broadcasting 23 of the 63 matches free-to-air through a sublicensing deal with DAZN. These channels are available on Freeview and other traditional broadcast platforms in the UK.
These are terrestrial digital channels, and their reception would depend on your local Freeview signal or cable/satellite provider's package in the UK, rather than specific satellite frequencies for direct-to-home viewing.
TRT Channels (Turkey): TRT channels often broadcast major football events free-to-air, particularly for viewers in Turkey and surrounding regions.
TRT 1:
Satellite: Türksat 42°E
Frequency: 11054
Polarization: Vertical
Symbol Rate: 30000
FEC: 3/4
TRT Spor:
Satellite: Türksat 42°E
Frequency: 11096
Polarization: Horizontal
Symbol Rate: 30000
FEC: 3/4
TRT HD:
Satellite: Eutelsat 7°E
Frequency: 10845
Polarization: Horizontal
Symbol Rate: 30000
FEC: 5/6
Important Considerations:
Geo-restrictions: Even if a channel is listed as FTA, it might be geo-restricted, meaning it's intended for viewers in specific countries and may be difficult to receive elsewhere without specialized equipment or VPNs (which might violate terms of service).
Match Selection: Some FTA broadcasters may only show a selection of matches, not the entire tournament.
Official Sources: Always refer to the official FIFA Club World Cup website or the official broadcasters in your region for the most accurate and up-to-date information on where to watch.
Streaming vs. Satellite: While traditional satellite FTA channels are an option, DAZN's free streaming is a globally accessible alternative that might be simpler for many users.
