Caribbean Premier Sports Ltd. and IRIS Sport announce FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast partnership for the Caribbean

Caribbean Premier Sports Ltd. (“CPSL”), operators of the RUSH Sports network, and IRIS Sport Media today announced a landmark agreement granting CPSL exclusive media rights across much of the Caribbean for the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

The agreement positions RUSH Sports as one of the principal homes of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in the Caribbean and establishes a new regional broadcast model designed specifically for Caribbean football fans.

Under the agreement, RUSH Sports will deliver comprehensive coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ across cable, satellite, IPTV, mobile and digital platforms throughout the Caribbean region, combining premium Pay TV distribution with innovative multi-market broadcast strategies tailored to the unique viewing habits of Caribbean audiences.

The partnership introduces a groundbreaking regional approach that blends:

• Pan-Caribbean premium sports distribution;
• Market-specific match selections;
• Free-to-air partnerships in selected territories;
• Extensive mobile and streaming access, and
• Dedicated World Cup programming across the RUSH Sports ecosystem.

The FIFA World Cup 2026,the largest FIFA World Cup  ever staged — will feature 48 national teams and unprecedented global excitement across host nations Canada, Mexico and the United States.

For Caribbean audiences, the partnership is intended to deliver the most expansive, flexible and locally relevant FIFA World Cup™ viewing experience ever assembled for the region.

Michael Look Tong, Chief Executive Officer of Caribbean Premier Sports Ltd., stated:ʼThis agreement represents a transformational moment for sports broadcasting in the Caribbean. The FIFA World Cup is the biggest sporting event on the planet and our mission is clear – to bring Caribbean fans closer than ever to the drama, passion, and energy of the tournament Caribbean fans closer than ever to the drama, passion and energy of the tourmanet.

ʼThrough RUSH Sports, we are building a uniquely Caribbean broadcast model that combines permission coverage, regional reach, Digital accessibility and strategic free-to-air partnerships in selected markets to maximise fan engagement across the region.ʼ

The agreement allows CPSL and RUSH Sports to deliver live match coverage, highlights, shoulder programming, digital content and extensive promotional activity surrounding the tournament.

Importantly, the approach recognises the diversity of Caribbean markets and viewing behaviours by introducing territory-specific strategies intended to maximise both accessibility and audience reach.

Selected markets will benefit from partnerships with leading free-to-air broadcasters to ensure broad national access to key matches, while RUSH Sports will continue to provide a comprehensive premium viewing experience across its Pay TV and digital platform partners throughout the region.

In Jamaica, fans will receive a specially curated mix of live and delayed matches designed to optimise nationwide access while preserving premium live coverage opportunities through RUSH Sports.

The agreement also supports extensive digital distribution capabilities, enabling fans throughout the Caribbean to access FIFA World Cup 2026™ coverage across multiple screens and platforms.

Beyond live matches, RUSH Sports plans an extensive slate of supporting FIFA World Cup 2026™ programming including:

• Tournament preview shows;
• Key fixture rebroadcasts;
• Match analysis and highlights;
• Fan engagement initiatives;
• Promotional campaigns;
• Special Caribbean-focused storytelling content; and
• Integrated digital and social media experiences.

The partnership further reinforces CPSL’s emergence as the leading indigenous pan-Caribbean sports media platform, with RUSH Sports already delivering premium global sports properties including UEFA Champions League, Formula 1, La Liga, Bundesliga, IPL, NFL, international cricket and other world-class events to audiences across the Caribbean.

Santiago Sluzewski Monti (“Uki), Senior Consultant & Partner of IRIS LATAM Sport Media, stated, “We are delighted to partner with Caribbean Premier Sports and RUSH Sports for FIFA World Cup 2026. CPSL’ s regional reach, technical capabilities and understanding of  Caribbean audiences make them an excellent partner to deliver the tournament to fans throughout the region make them an  excellent part ner  to  deIver the tournament to  fans throughout the region.”

Further announcements regarding broadcast schedules, free-to-air partnerships, studio programming, digital initiatives and commercial opportunities will be made closer to the tournament.

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ begins on June 11, 2026.