Singtel, StarHub and Mediacorp to broadcast 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia

Singtel, StarHub and Mediacorp are collaborating for the first time to bring the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia to football fans in Singapore. All three broadcasters will offer complete FIFA World Cup coverage at the àla carte price of S$94.16 until 22 May and S$112.35 thereafter. This is the same rate as for the FIFA World Cup four years ago.

The broadcasters will bring the event to televisions and mobile screens. 

Source: Singtel. FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 logo.

“Having brought the FIFA World Cup to viewers since 2010, we know how important the tournament is to Singaporeans. We are pleased this year to work with our broadcast partners to give all Singaporeans front row seats to the Cup,” said Yuen Kuan Moon, CEO, Consumer Singapore at Singtel. 

“Football is for everyone and we are excited to bring the drama and suspense of all 64 games to viewers via Singtel TV, Singtel TV GO and our CAST app.”

The 21st FIFA World Cup will take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018. Matches will be played in 12 venues across 11 cities, including the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, which will stage both the opening match and final of the tournament.

“Football unites people and nothing proves this more than the FIFA World Cup which turns even casual onlookers into diehard superfans overnight,” said Tan Tong Hai, CEO of StarHub. “With matchday one quickly approaching, we are happy to put public interest first and take to the field together with Singtel and Mediacorp to enable all of Singapore to enjoy the beautiful game." 

Iceland and Panama will make their FIFA World Cup debuts, while 20 countries including powerhouses Brazil, Argentina, Spain and defending champions Germany are returning from the 2014 

Tham Loke Kheng, CEO of Mediacorp said, “We’re making all 64 matches available on Toggle through subscription and broadcasting nine key matches free on okto in our extensive coverage. We’re also producing special programmes for Singtel, StarHub and Mediacorp that capture the highlights and deliver insights and commentary about the games on football's greatest stage."

Toggle is Mediacorp's online delivery channel for broadcast content, while the okto broadcast channel is targeted at youths.

Details:

Packages for all 64 matches will be made available on Singtel TV, Singtel TV GO, CAST, StarHub TV, StarHub Go, Mediacorp’s Toggle. Singaporeans will also be able to enjoy nine key matches on free-to-air television this year, five more than in previous years.

Check out the FIFA World Cup programmes on Singtel, StarHub and Mediacorp.