Caracol TV airs every Colombia match free over-the-air — no subscription needed. For all 104 tournament matches, you need Win Sports+ (~COP 30,000/month) or DirecTV Sports. Colombia’s schedule is ideal: two evening prime-time matches and one late afternoon kickoff, all in comfortable COT hours.
Where to Watch: Free and Paid
- Caracol TV — Free over-the-air. All Colombia matches plus selected knockout rounds and the final
- RCN — Free over-the-air. Shares coverage of Colombia matches and selected fixtures
- Win Sports+ — Paid (~COP 30,000/month). Expanded coverage including non-Colombia group matches
- DirecTV Sports — Paid cable/satellite. All 104 matches with DirecTV Go streaming option
When to Watch: Kickoff Times in Colombia
Colombia observes COT (UTC-5) year-round with no daylight saving. US Eastern in June is EDT (UTC-4), so Colombia is 1 hour behind ET.
| US Kickoff (ET) | Local Time (COT) | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM ET | 10:00 AM COT | Morning — workday viewing |
| 2:00 PM ET | 1:00 PM COT | Lunch hour |
| 5:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM COT | Late afternoon |
| 8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM COT | Prime-time evening |
Group K Schedule (local time):
| Match | Date / Local Time | City |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia vs Uzbekistan | June 17, 9:00 PM COT | Mexico City |
| Colombia vs Congo DR | June 23, 9:00 PM COT | Guadalajara |
| Colombia vs Portugal | June 27, 6:30 PM COT | Miami Gardens |
Must-Watch Matches
- Final — July 19, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford. 2:00 PM COT
- Semifinals — July 14–15. Evening kickoffs in COT
- Colombia vs Portugal — June 27, Miami Gardens. 6:30 PM COT. The group decider against European heavyweights — expect a massive Colombian traveling support in South Florida
FAQ
Are Colombia’s World Cup matches free to watch? Yes. Caracol TV and RCN broadcast all Colombia matches free over-the-air across the country.
How do I watch all 104 World Cup matches in Colombia? You need Win Sports+ (~COP 30,000/month) or DirecTV Sports (cable/satellite subscription) for full tournament coverage.
What time do Colombia’s matches kick off in local time? Between 6:30 PM and 9:00 PM COT — two prime-time evening matches and one late afternoon game. Perfect schedule.