Football’s biggest championship, The World Cup is on the way.
The FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026, running until July 19. This is going to be a massive, historic tournament—it’s the first time the event expands to 48 teams and is being co-hosted by three nations: the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
Because of the expansion, we are looking at a record-breaking 104 matches total.
The Time Zone Challenge (In Bali)
Since the matches are being played across North America, the time difference for us in Bali is going to require some dedication (and plenty of coffee).
Games will generally air live in the early morning hours, typically starting anywhere from 3am, 6am, to 9am (Bali time).
The good news? Weekend matches or the 9am kick-offs are absolutely perfect for a morning breakfast or a lively brunch session at a local spot.
So how can you watch it at home?
You can watch the FIFA World Cup live and for free in Indonesia on national television via TVRI Nasional and TVRI Sport, or you can stream all the matches on mobile devices using over-the-top (OTT) platforms like MAXstream and Fola Play.
The tournament broadcast options breakdown as follows:
1. Free-to-Air Television (TVRI)Channels: TVRI Nasional and TVRI Sport.
How to watch: You can tune in directly using a regular digital TV antenna or set-top box.
Details: TVRI is the official free-to-air broadcaster in Indonesia and will show all 104 matches.
2. Live Streaming via MAXstream (Telkomsel) or Fola Play App
How to watch: Available for download on mobile devices.
Pricing: Both offers various World Cup packages ranging from Rp 25,000 (valid for 7 days) to Rp 85,000 (valid up to 60 days) to unlock all matches.
Where to watch the World Cup in a bar?
Since some of the games are out of normal operating hours it could be difficult to find a place open for the late games but the early games should not be an issue at your usual sports bars. Ask if they are open for the 3am games. We shall update the list below as information comes in.
The Forge is open 24/7 (Petitenget)
James Cook Sports Bar (Anya)
Y Sports Bar (Legian)
Pavilion Sports Bar (Double Six Beach)
The Bench (Batubolong)
Nirvana Sports Bar (Oberoi)
The Goat (Oberoi, Seminyak)
Gracie Kelly’s Irish Pub (Kuta)
Chook & Roos Sports Bar (Legian)
Tropicana (Seminyak Square)
Check the whole list right here