TVJ, IRIS Sport Media and CPSL set 2026 World Cup broadcast deal for Jamaica

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican football supporters are to get wide access to FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage under a new broadcast agreement involving IRIS Sport Media, Television Jamaica (TVJ), Caribbean Premier Sports Ltd (CPSL) and RUSH Limited.

In a statement issued Thursday, the organisations said the deal will cover several platforms, including free-to-air television, pay television, streaming services and digital channels.

Under the arrangement, viewers in Jamaica will get a major selection of FIFA World Cup 2026 matches on free television and digital outlets through TVJ and One Spot Media.

CPSL’s RUSH Sports service is also expected to provide wide-ranging premium coverage on pay television and digital streaming platforms across the Caribbean. That package is to include live games, highlights, studio shows, analysis, online content and special tournament features.

The partners said fans will be able to follow the competition on television sets, mobile phones, tablets and connected devices, giving audiences broader access and more viewing options.

“The partnership reflects a shared commitment to ensuring broad national access to the FIFA World Cup 2026 while elevating the overall viewing experience for Jamaican football fans,” the groups indicated.

The 2026 tournament will be the biggest FIFA World Cup staged so far. Leading football nations, including Brazil, Argentina, France, Spain, Portugal and Germany, are scheduled to compete in matches hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Michael Look Tong, chief executive officer of Caribbean Premier Sports Ltd, said: “The FIFA World Cup is more than a sporting event — it is a global cultural moment that unites people across nations and generations.”

He added: “We are extremely proud to partner with IRIS and TVJ to deliver a broadcast model that combines extensive free-to-air access with premium multi-platform coverage across the Caribbean. Through RUSH Sports premium regional platforms, Jamaican fans will experience the excitement, emotion and energy of the FIFA World Cup 2026 like never before.”

Santiago Sluzewski Monti, senior consultant and partner of IRIS LATAM Sport Media, said the agreement marks significant progress for sports broadcasting locally.

“TheFIFA World Cup is one of the most anticipated sporting events in the country and this collaboration ensures that Jamaican viewers will benefit from broad access, outstanding production quality and comprehensive tournament coverage,” he stated.

Ransford Ricketts, head of TV at Television Jamaica, said TVJ and 1SpotMedia will carry the World Cup live and free for audiences across the island, along with supporting coverage such as pre- and post-match shows, analysis, discussions and highlights on all platforms.

Ricketts said TVJ was pleased to maintain its record of delivering major global sporting events to viewers in Jamaica.

“Together with IRIS Sports, we look forward to creating a shared national viewing experience that connects fans and communities across the island,” he said.

The partners are expected to release more information on match schedules, programming and digital offerings before the tournament kicks off on June 11, 2026.