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Your premium guide to following El Tri and all 104 matches live across Mexico. Compare free-to-air TV options and full tournament streaming.
TV Channels
Mexico's broadcasting rights are centered around TelevisaUnivision, who share a limited package of free-to-air matches with TV Azteca.
Primary Broadcaster
TelevisaUnivision holds the master rights to all 104 matches. They will air 32 games on free-to-air channels (Canal 5, Las Estrellas, Nu9ve). The remaining 72 exclusive matches will require a subscription to ViX Premium or pay-TV channel TUDN.
Sublicense Broadcaster
Through a deal with Televisa, TV Azteca will broadcast the same 32 free-to-air matches. Fans can enjoy the beloved commentary duo of Christian Martinoli and Luis García on Azteca 7 and Azteca Uno for these selected games.
Free vs Paid in Mexico
You can watch El Tri and the biggest matches entirely for free, but watching the full tournament will cost you.
Televisa and TV Azteca share 32 matches, including every Mexico game, the opening match, and the Final.
Best for: Fans focused strictly on the Mexican National Team and the most crucial knockout games.
Access to all 104 matches, with 72 exclusive games unavailable on free television.
Best for: Die-hard football fans who want complete coverage of every single group stage and knockout match.
Mexico Streaming Apps
Stream the World Cup seamlessly on your devices using these official platforms.
VPN & Geo-blocking
If you are traveling abroad during the tournament, Mexican streaming apps like ViX and TV Azteca En Vivo will likely be geo-blocked.
Some fans use a VPN to connect to a Mexican server to access their home accounts while traveling. Ensure you comply with the terms of service of the streaming providers and local regulations. Unofficial streams are unreliable and carry malware risks.
Match schedule
See when the next matches air. We strongly recommend viewing the schedule in your specific Mexico time zone (CST, MST, PST).
Mexico Fan Shortcuts
View the dedicated group stage path and potential knockout route for El Tri.
Track Mexico →Don't mess up the math. Auto-detect your local Mexico timezone for all 104 matches.
Match times hub →Add all fixtures straight to your Apple, Google, or Outlook calendar.
Get the ICS file →Mexico Broadcast FAQ
TelevisaUnivision holds the primary rights for all 104 matches in Mexico. Following a sublicensing agreement, TV Azteca will also broadcast 32 matches live on its networks.
Yes! Both Televisa and TV Azteca will broadcast 32 matches on free-to-air television. This includes all matches featuring the Mexican National Team (El Tri), the opening match, and the final.
To watch every single match of the 104-game tournament, including the 72 exclusive matches not shown on open television, you will need a paid subscription to Televisa’s streaming platform, ViX Premium.
Televisa will show its 32 free matches across Canal 5, Las Estrellas, and Nu9ve. TV Azteca will broadcast the same 32 matches on Azteca Uno and Azteca 7.
If you are physically in Mexico, you do not need a VPN. ViX, TUDN, and TV Azteca En Vivo will work perfectly. However, if you travel abroad during the tournament, these Mexican platforms will likely be geo-blocked, and you may need a VPN to access your home subscriptions.
