SBS announces broadcast schedule for 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia

SBS announces broadcast schedule for 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia

Thursday 3 May

News Release

Hosted by former Socceroo Captain Craig Foster and The World Game s Lucy Zelic, and with exclusive commentary from Martin Tyler, SBS's coverage will begin with the opening match on Thursday 14 June from 10.30pm* as hosts Russia face Saudi Arabia, kicking off a huge month of football on SBS.

The blockbuster first weekend continues with the highly anticipated clash between Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal and fierce rival Spain from 3.30am*, Saturday 16 June, ahead of coverage of the Socceroos premiere appearance from the family-friendly time of 7pm* Saturday night when they play world number seven** France before Cup favourites Germany take on Mexico from 12am*, Monday 18 June.

SBS's coverage of the Socceroos' campaign to progress from Group C under new coach Bert van Marwijk will also see the boys in green and gold face Denmark from 9pm* on Thursday 21 June then Peru on Tuesday 26 June from 11pm*. Both matches will feature exclusive commentary from David Basheer and former Socceroo Captain Craig Moore and extensive analysis live from Russia.

SBS Director of Sport Ken Shipp said: The FIFA World Cup is the absolute pinnacle of football, a sport that truly unites Australia's diverse communities. We know Aussies love to get behind our sporting heroes and are confident they will join us in supporting the Socceroos, and of course their other national teams, as they take on the best in the world in Russia next month.

SBS is deeply passionate about football, believing its universal appeal can break down barriers without language. In our 30th year broadcasting the FIFA World Cup , Australians can again turn to SBS's trusted coverage and analysis of the tournament on television, radio, and digital this June and July.

Throughout the Group Stage, live match coverage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup on SBS will feature at least 19 of the 32 competing nations with more to be covered in the Round of 16 and Finals.

TELEVISION

LIVE MATCH BROADCAST SCHEDULE:

Friday 15 June from 12am* Russia v Saudi Arabia LIVE kick-off 1am

Saturday 16 June from 3.30am* Portugal v Spain LIVE kick-off 4am

Saturday 16 June from 7pm* France v Australia LIVE kick-off 8pm

Monday 18 June from 12am* Germany v Mexico LIVE kick-off 1am

Tuesday 19 June from 3.30am* Tunisia v England LIVE kick-off 4am

Tuesday 19 June from 9.30pm* Colombia v Japan LIVE kick-off 10pm

Wednesday 20 June from 9.30pm* Portugal v Morocco LIVE kick-off 10pm

Thursday 21 June from 9pm Denmark v Australia LIVE kick-off 10pm

Friday 22 June from 9.30pm* Brazil v Costa Rica LIVE kick-off 10pm

Sunday 24 June from 3.30am* Germany v Sweden LIVE kick-off 4am

Sunday 24 June from 9.30pm* England v Panama LIVE kick-off 10pm

Monday 25 June TBC

Tuesday 26 June from 11pm* Australia v Peru LIVE kick-off 12am

Wednesday 27 June TBC

Thursday 28 June TBC

SBS's coverage of the Round of 16 and Quarter Finals will be announced throughout the tournament.

Thursday 12 July from 3.30am* 2018 FIFA World Cup Semi-Final 1 LIVE kick-off 4am

Thursday 12 July from 3.30am* 2018 FIFA World Cup Semi-Final 2 LIVE kick-off 4am

Saturday 14 July from 11pm* 2018 FIFA World Cup Playoff for 3rd LIVE kick-off 12am

Sunday 15 July from 11pm* 2018 FIFA World Cup Final LIVE kick-off 1am

*All times are AEST and are subject to change

RADIO

SBS Radio will broadcast all 64 matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia , live and free via the official FIFA World Cup and SBS Radio apps. Matches will be broadcast in up to three languages simultaneously; English and in languages of competing teams.

SBS Radio's English coverage will feature expert analysis by former Matilda striker Kate Gill, former Socceroo goalkeeper Clint Bolton and current Melbourne City FC defender Scott Jamieson.

Throughout the tournament, SBS Radio will broadcast in at least 13 languages including Arabic, Korean, French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese, more than any other FIFA World Cup broadcaster. SBS Radio's multilingual coverage is produced in partnership with the best sports media from around the world.

DIGITAL

The World Game website will stream all 25 SBS matches live alongside and the latest scores, video highlights, breaking news and analysis from all 64 games from Russia.

Australians will be able to stay on the ball anytime, anywhere with the official FIFA World Cup app - the ultimate Russia 2018 companion. All 64 matches of the 2018 tournament will be available to stream live via the app, which will be available from June 4, with SBS's match of the day free for all users and the remaining 39 matches available within the FIFA World Cup app to Optus Sport subscribers.

The official app will also feature exclusive enhanced viewing functionality and multi-angle replays, and immersive stats at your fingertips while the new FIFA World Cup VR app will allow fans to enjoy the game from every angle with live 180 and 210 super wide shots, and 360 video on demand.

SBS's full FIFA World Cup supporting programming schedule featuring FIFA Classic Matches and daily highlights and analysis live from Red Square will be announced closer to June.

SBS is presenting the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia in partnership with Optus Sport. Visit The World Game for details on how to watch every match when competition kicks off on June 14.

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