Over-the-top online television streaming platform Ziggo GO will broadcast live coverage of every game from this summer's FIFA World Cup.
The Ziggo GO service, which allows viewers to stream live and on-demand TV to any of their connected devices, offers a variety of television channels, including the NPO channels which have exclusive TV rights to the FIFA World Cup in the Netherlands.
GOAL takes you through how to watch the World Cup on Ziggo GO, which channels will be screening the matches, how you can watch the games online and more.
How can I watch the World Cup through Ziggo GO?
Ziggo GO is the over-the-top online television service offered by Ziggo, the largest cable operator in the Netherlands, which provides internet, telephone and television packages to consumers.
Through its Internet & TV and All-in-1 packages, Ziggo offers a wide variety of TV channels, including NPO 1, NPO 2 and NPO 3, the Netherlands' public broadcasting network that airs live sports coverage produced by public service broadcaster NOS.
Ziggo's TV streaming service can be watched on any connected device at any time through the Ziggo GO app and website.
NPO's World Cup coverage and build-up programmes are available to be watched live and on demand through Ziggo GO. Customers can also subscribe to the provider's six Ziggo Sport channels plus ESPN.
There is more than one way of accessing the NPO channels through apps and the internet. The network's own streaming platform NPO Start will be airing all 104 World Cup matches on the NPO.nl website and the NPO app. Both the app and website are free, although you will first need to register an account.
Which channels are the Netherlands games on?
NPO 1 will be televising all three of the Netherlands' Group F matches, as well as any knockout phase fixtures the Dutch team are involved in. All Netherlands games will also be available on NPO Start, which can be watched through the network's website and the Ziggo GO streaming platform, and the NPO app.
The Oranje begin their campaign against Japan on Sunday 14th June, then will face Sweden on Saturday 20th June. Ronald Koeman's squad conclude their Group F fixtures against Tunisia in the early hours of Friday 26th June.
Here is a full breakdown of the Dutch TV coverage of the Netherlands' Group F matches:
Date | Game | Kick-off time (CEST) | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
14 June | Netherlands vs Japan | 10pm | NPO 1 / NPO Start / Ziggo GO |
20 June | Netherlands vs Sweden | 7pm | NPO 1 / NPO Start / Ziggo GO |
26 June | Tunisia vs Netherlands | 1am | NPO 1 / NPO Start / Ziggo GO |
Which channels will televise the clashing final group games?
While the vast majority of the 104 matches from the FIFA World Cup will be televised by NPO 1, 12 of the final group games - one from each group given that the final fixtures from each pool will be kicking off simultaneously - will be broadcast by its sister channels NPO 2 and NPO 3.
Full details of which final group games will air on which channels have yet to be published by NOS, NPO or Ziggo GO, with the exception of Tunisia vs Netherlands on Friday 26th June, which will be live on NPO 1.
How to watch the Dutch TV coverage with a VPN
If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.
A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
