KBC Free-to-Air World Cup 2026: What Kenyans Actually Get for Free
KBC says it secured free-to-air 2026 World Cup rights. Expect selected matches in SD, not all 104 in HD...
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The Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) has announced it has secured free-to-air rights to broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup, potentially allowing millions of Kenyans to watch the tournament without a subscription.
- KBC will broadcast selected matches, not all 104 matches, likely in standard definition.
- To access the broadcasts, viewers will need a DVB-T2 set-top box and an aerial, representing a one-off cost.
- The paid alternative, DStv, offers all matches in high definition across various packages.
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