FIFA World Cup matches to be screened live mid-air

November 18, 2022

Dubai’s Emirates has said that it would air all FIFA World Cup matches live, including the final on December 18. All the tournament matches will be “aired live on Sport 24 onboard the aircraft, as well as in the A380 onboard lounges, and across dedicated Emirates airport lounges – ensuring fans don’t miss a moment of the action,” the carrier said in a statement.

Kicking off on 20 November, @emirates passengers will be able to watch all FIFA World Cup 2022™ on Sport 24 via Emirates multi award-winning inflight entertainment system (ice), including the highly anticipated final on 18 December. pic.twitter.com/0ZBX9LgFR7
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) November 17, 2022

More than 200 Emirates aircraft are equipped with live TV, featuring dedicated sports channels – Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra. Prior to boarding a flight, Emirates passengers can watch live matches in dedicated lounges.
Emirates Lounges are accessible on a complimentary basis to first and business class passengers, as well as to Emirates Skywards platinum and gold members. Silver members can also avail complimentary access to the Emirates Business Class lounge in Dubai. Meanwhile, premium economy and economy class passengers can pay to access the lounge, the statement added.