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The 2018 FIFA World Cup officially kicks off Thursday, June 14. Ahead of the first match of the tournament between host nation Russia and Saudi Arabia, the Opening Ceremony will be held at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. The ceremony begins just 30 minutes before the match is scheduled to kickoff.
Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) said this year’s opening ceremony will focus more on musical acts. The headlining act of the opening ceremony is Robbie Williams, while Russian opera singer Aida Garifullina will also be part of the performance.
“I’m so happy and excited to be going back to Russia for such a unique performance. I’ve done a lot in my career, and opening the FIFA World Cup to 80,000 football fans in the stadium and many millions all over the world is a boyhood dream,” Williams said in a statement.
Very excited to be returning to Russia to perform at the opening of the @FIFAWorldCup – tune in early on Thursday for an unforgettable show! #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/skwCwt21SM
— Robbie Williams (@robbiewilliams) June 11, 2018
All of the information you need to watch the World Cup Opening Ceremony can be seen below.
World Cup Opening Ceremony TV Channel & Viewing Details
Event: World Cup Opening Ceremony
Date: June 14, 2018
Start Time: 10:30 a.m. ET
Location: Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia
Broadcast: FOX
How To Live Stream World Cup Opening Ceremony Online
The FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony will begin this Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 10:30 A.M. and can be watched online via FOX Sports Go, Sling TV, and DirecTV Now. Here are your options in detail:
FOX Sports Go
Your best bet for watching the Opening Ceremony via a live stream is FOX Live. The stream offers a one-hour “Preview Pass” to first-time users. You will need your log-in and password information for your cable or satellite provider after the time expires. You can also access the game via FOX Sports Go, but cable or satellite provider credentials are also required after a brief preview.
DirecTV Now
If you don’t have access to a cable or satellite log-in, you can live stream the World Cup match online through DIRECTV NOW. DIRECTV offers a free seven-day trial, so you’ll receive a full seven days free before your paid membership begins. If you cancel your subscription within the week, you will not be charged. DIRECTV NOW is available on Desktop, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast.
Sling TV
If you don’t have access to a cable or satellite log-in, you can watch the show through Sling TV. Sling TV is service that allows subscribers to watch live and on-demand TV channels on TVs, computer or mobile device for a monthly fee. It’s just like a cable or satellite TV service, except it’s delivered over the internet. The service’s Orange package includes FOX and costs $20 a month, but you can sign up for a free seven-day trial. If you cancel your subscription within a week, you will not be charged. Once signed up, simply download the app for your computer to start watching.
Watch The World Cup Opening Ceremony On Phone, Tablet Or Mobile
If you can’t watch on your TV or computer, FOX has you covered with their FOX Sports app. As long as you have a cable or satellite provider, you can download the app for free in the App Store, the Google Play store, the or the Microsoft Store.
You can also watch the TV series on the Sling app. Sign up for a free Sling trial and download their app from the App store or Google Play store. There is also a Sling app for Apple TV, Xbox One, Roku, Chromecast, and Amazon Fire TV.
DIRECTV also has a DIRECTV NOW app on App Store and Google Play store where you can watch the festivities for free if you sign up for the seven-day trial and cancel it before the trial period ends.
