TVN and RPC broadcast every Panama match free — both channels, no subscription needed. This is only Panama’s second World Cup ever (first: Russia 2018), making every match historic. For all 104 tournament games, Cable Onda or DirecTV provide full coverage. The schedule is perfect: all three group matches fall in the afternoon and early evening local time.
Where to Watch: Free and Paid
- TVN (Canal 2) — Free over-the-air. All Panama matches plus selected knockout rounds
- RPC Televisión — Free over-the-air. Shares coverage of all Panama matches
- Medcom / Cable Onda — Paid cable. Expanded World Cup coverage
- DirecTV Sports — Paid cable/satellite. All 104 matches
When to Watch: Kickoff Times in Panama
Panama uses EST (UTC-5) year-round with no daylight saving. US Eastern in June is EDT (UTC-4), so Panama is 1 hour behind ET.
| US Kickoff (ET) | Local Time (EST) | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM ET | 10:00 AM EST | Morning |
| 2:00 PM ET | 1:00 PM EST | Lunch hour |
| 5:00 PM ET | 4:00 PM EST | Late afternoon |
| 8:00 PM ET | 7:00 PM EST | Evening |
Group L Schedule (local time):
| Match | Date / Local Time | City |
|---|---|---|
| Panama vs Ghana | June 17, 6:00 PM EST | Toronto |
| Panama vs Croatia | June 23, 6:00 PM EST | Toronto |
| Panama vs England | June 27, 4:00 PM EST | East Rutherford (NY) |
Must-Watch Matches
- Final — July 19, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford. 2:00 PM EST
- Semifinals — July 14–15. Evening kickoffs in EST
- Panama vs England — June 27, East Rutherford. 4:00 PM EST. The group finale against the Three Lions at MetLife Stadium — a chance to make history and advance to the knockout rounds in only Panama’s second World Cup
FAQ
Are Panama’s World Cup matches free to watch? Yes. TVN (Canal 2) and RPC Televisión broadcast all Panama matches free over-the-air across the country.
What time do Panama’s matches kick off in local time? Between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM EST — all afternoon and early evening. Perfect schedule for after-school and after-work viewing.
Is this Panama’s second World Cup? Yes. Panama qualified for the first time in 2018 (Russia). This is only their second World Cup appearance — a historic achievement for the country.