How to Watch Women’s World Cup 2027 in the UK
Viewers in the United Kingdom will be able to watch the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027 free-to-air through BBC Sport and ITV. The broadcasters will split the matches equally, and both will show the final. ITV’s coverage will be available on ITV1, ITV4 and ITVX, while BBC Sport will carry matches across BBC television and BBC iPlayer.
UK broadcast details
| Viewing detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| UK rights holders | BBC Sport and ITV |
| ITV television channels | ITV1 and ITV4 |
| ITV streaming | ITVX |
| BBC coverage | BBC television and BBC iPlayer |
| Final | Shown by both BBC and ITV |
| Tournament dates | 24 June to 25 July 2027 |
| Format | 32 teams and 64 matches |
These rights and platform details come from the joint BBC Sport and ITV broadcast announcement. FIFA confirms the dates, host cities and tournament format on its official Brazil 2027 page.
How to watch on television
ITV has confirmed live coverage across ITV1 and ITV4. BBC Sport has confirmed live match coverage across BBC television, but the specific BBC channel for each fixture will depend on the final programming schedule. The two broadcasters will divide the tournament equally and will both air the final on Sunday, 25 July 2027.
A match-by-match channel list has not yet been published. Check the BBC Sport and ITV schedules closer to the tournament instead of assuming which broadcaster will show a particular group or knockout match.
How to stream online
ITV’s allocated matches will stream on ITVX. BBC Sport’s allocated matches will stream on BBC iPlayer. ITV has also confirmed highlights of every match on ITVX and its social channels. BBC Sport says its website, app and social accounts will carry real-time clips, highlights and analysis, with radio coverage through BBC Radio 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra and BBC Sounds.
Is the Women’s World Cup free in the UK?
Yes. The confirmed BBC and ITV agreement keeps the tournament free-to-air for UK audiences. There is no separate sports subscription required to use the announced free-to-air coverage.
UK television licensing rules still apply. A TV Licence is required to watch or record live television on any service, and it is also required for BBC iPlayer. Viewers should check the official TV Licensing guidance for their own circumstances.
Frequently asked questions
Who has the UK rights for the Women’s World Cup 2027?
BBC Sport and ITV share the UK television and digital rights equally.
Will every match be available?
The tournament contains 64 matches, and the BBC and ITV agreement splits the competition between the two broadcasters. Use their final schedules to find the channel or streaming service for each match.
Which apps will stream the matches?
BBC iPlayer will carry BBC Sport’s matches, while ITVX will carry ITV’s matches.
Who will show the final?
Both BBC and ITV will broadcast the final on Sunday, 25 July 2027.
Are BBC One and BBC Two confirmed for specific matches?
BBC Sport has confirmed television and iPlayer coverage, but a match-by-match BBC channel schedule has not yet been published.
Last checked: 26 July 2026. This guide will be updated when BBC Sport and ITV publish their fixture-by-fixture schedules.
