Men walk past a FIFA World Cup trophy replica outside the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Al-Rayyan on November 12, 2022, ahead of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup football tournament. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP)
Photograph: Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP
Photograph: Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP

Where to watch the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 in Hong Kong

Catch the final showdown at a shopping mall, in a sports bar, or simply from the comfort of your own home

Jenny Leung
Written by: Tommy Yu
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The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is about to kick off! Played from November 20 to December 18, the quadrennial championship is one of the most-watched sporting events worldwide. Luckily, Hong Kong has quite a few spots where sports fans can catch the games live and feel the tournament craze. Read on to find out all the best places to watch the World Cup in Hong Kong.

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Where to watch the 2022 World Cup in Hong Kong

Watch from the comfort of home

If going to rowdy bars and pubs is not your thing, you can catch the games at home! ViuTV will be airing 19 matches for free. However, to see all 64 games, consider the event passes on NowTV($1,080) or NowE ($1,280). Here’s the official match schedule.

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Nina Soccer Fever

Expect a gridlock of spectators at Nina Mall from November 9 to December 18! A 230-inch TV will be installed to broadcast all 64 football matches for free, and a cosy lounging area, where guests can purchase snacks and beverages right on the spot, is erected with team benches and bean bag chairs.

Additionally, visitors will have an immersive experience at FIFA’s Be@rbrick exhibition, while soccer jerseys are up for grabs at in-mall sportswear shops. If that’s not enough, sports commentator MC Jim, local singer Kaho Hung, and former members of The Hong Kong Football Association will join in on the fun on specific dates, topping off an incredible football-watching experience. Customers who reach a particular spending amount at the mall can receive a VIP pass, with which they can secure the best seats in the lounging area with many more rewards.

Sino Group shopping malls

Delighting all football fans in Hong Kong, Sino Group is rolling out the Goal Together campaign. All 64 matches will be broadcast for free in three Sino shopping malls, including Olympian City, Tuen Mun Town Plaza, and Citywalk.

Boasting a 3,000sq ft artificial turf and two 430-inch ultra HD TVs, Olympian City provides bilingual commentary and remains a viewing place of choice. Meanwhile, visitors to Tuen Mun Town Plaza can catch games from a 540-inch 4K TV and visit the Plaza's ‘Beauty Me’ area, where people can try paintings, massages, skin care products, and nail art inspired by the World Cup. As for Citywalk, the venue will arrange a coaching session by the LaLiga Football Schools on specific dates in addition to airing the exciting tournament to everyone for free.

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  • Things to do
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From November 18 to December18, Central Market is throwing an all-round celebration for the World Cup! All 64 matches will be shown on a 4.5-metre-tall Samsung LED TV at the ground floor oasis, and 4K laser projectors in other locations. Live commentary from the Sing Tao Daily team will also accompany the audience on specific matches. Moreover, visitors can admire a display of official match balls used in past World Cup tournaments, let the little ones run wild at a football-themed inflatable playground featuring a 2-metre-tall inflatable slide, inflatable football, and mini football goal, and enjoy football-themed music performances at the Busking Corner! 

Time to Kick-Off@ TKO Spot

Even if you're not looking to catch the games, you can still get into the footie spirit with TKO Spot's Time to Kick-Off campaign. From October 28, 2022, to January 1, 2023, put yourself to the test with mini-football games at the TKO Spot-filed and make good use of the coaches who are on-site to deliver free training sessions for those who need a little extra help.

What's more, football jerseys autographed by World Cup luminaries will also be displayed on the 2/F, alongside a pop-up installation where each person can customise their player cards by designing their own backdrop, club jersey, and more.

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Stanley Plaza x Young Master Brewery Football Carnival

From November 12 to December 18, Stanley Plaza becomes a pet-friendly and picturesque spot for every football fan in town. Although the venue doesn’t broadcast the World Cup games, visitors can get in on the footie craze at the mini-stadium which features a 2.5-metre-tall inflatable decoration, a 4-metre-high Christmas tree made up of recycled glass bottles, a glowing outdoor football, and other World-Cup installations. No better way to spend a fun afternoon with family and friends!

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