Jamaican to receive extensive free-to-air and premium multi-platform coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026™
IRIS Sport Media, Television Jamaica (TVJ), and Caribbean Premier Sports Ltd (CPSL)/RUSH Sports are proud to announce a landmark broadcast partnership for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, bringing the world’s biggest sporting event to Jamaican audiences through an unprecedented multi-platform broadcast partnership spanning free-to-air television, pay television, streaming, and digital platforms.
The partnership combines the strength of Jamaica’s leading free-to-air broadcaster with the Caribbean’s premier sports media platform to deliver unparalleled FIFA World Cup 2026™ coverage.
Under the partnership, Jamaican viewers will benefit from a comprehensive and innovative broadcast approach designed to maximise nationwide access to the tournament while delivering premium, world-class coverage across multiple screens and viewing experiences.
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ — the largest FIFA World Cup in history — will feature the world’s top football nations including Brazil, Argentina, France, Spain, Portugal, and Germany competing on football’s grandest stage across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
As part of the agreement:
• Jamaican audiences will receive a significant package of FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches on free-to-air television and digital through TVJ and 1Spot Media.
• CPSL’s RUSH Sports platform will deliver extensive premium coverage across pay TV and digital streaming platforms throughout the Caribbean.
• Coverage will include live matches, highlights, studio programming, analysis, digital content, and tournament features.
• Fans will be able to watch across television, mobile, tablet and connected devices, ensuring unprecedented accessibility and convenience.
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to ensuring broad national access to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ while elevating the overall viewing experience for Jamaican football fans.
Michael Look Tong, CEO of Caribbean Premier Sports Ltd., said: “The FIFA World Cup is more than a sporting event — it is a global cultural moment that unites people across nations and generations. We are extremely proud to partner with IRIS and TVJ to deliver a broadcast model that combines extensive free-to-air access with premium multi-platform coverage across the Caribbean. Through RUSH Sports premium regional platforms, Jamaican fans will experience the excitement, emotion and energy of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ like never before.”
Santiago Sluzewski Monti (“Uki), senior consultant and partner of IRIS LATAM Sport Media, stated: “This partnership represents a major step forward for sports broadcasting in Jamaica… [T]his collaboration ensures that Jamaican viewers will benefit from broad access, outstanding production quality, and comprehensive tournament coverage.”
Head of TV, TVJ, Ransford Ricketts added: “Through TVJ and 1SpotMedia, audiences across Jamaica will be able to watch the FIFA World Cup live and free, supported by comprehensive tournament coverage including pre- and post-match shows, analysis, discussions, and highlights across every platform. TVJ is proud to continue its tradition of bringing the world’s biggest sporting events to Jamaican audiences. Together, with IRIS Sports, we look forward to creating a shared national viewing experience that connects fans and communities across the island.”
Additional details regarding match schedules, programming and digital experiences will be announced by respective partners prior to kick-off on June 11, 2026.
