Teledoce (Canal 12) broadcasts every Uruguay match free — no subscription needed. Canal 10 shares free-to-air coverage. For all 104 matches, you need VTV cable or DirecTV Sports. Uruguay’s schedule is perfect: all three group matches kick off between 7 PM and 9 PM local time, prime-time evening viewing.
Where to Watch: Free and Paid
- Teledoce / Canal 12 — Free over-the-air. All Uruguay matches plus selected knockout rounds and the final
- Canal 10 — Free over-the-air. Shares coverage of Uruguay matches
- VTV — Paid cable. Expanded World Cup coverage including non-Uruguay group matches
- DirecTV Sports — Paid cable/satellite. All 104 matches with DirecTV Go streaming
- AUF TV — Official federation streaming for select content and highlights
When to Watch: Kickoff Times in Uruguay
Uruguay uses UYT (UTC-3) year-round. US Eastern in June is EDT (UTC-4), so Uruguay is 1 hour ahead of ET.
| US Kickoff (ET) | Local Time (UYT) | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 AM ET | 12:00 PM UYT | Noon |
| 2:00 PM ET | 3:00 PM UYT | Afternoon |
| 5:00 PM ET | 6:00 PM UYT | Early evening |
| 8:00 PM ET | 9:00 PM UYT | Prime-time night |
Group H Schedule (local time):
| Match | Date / Local Time | City |
|---|---|---|
| Uruguay vs Saudi Arabia | June 15, 7:00 PM UYT | Miami Gardens |
| Uruguay vs Cabo Verde | June 21, 7:00 PM UYT | Miami Gardens |
| Uruguay vs Spain | June 26, 9:00 PM UYT | Guadalajara |
Must-Watch Matches
- Final — July 19, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford. 4:00 PM UYT
- Semifinals — July 14–15. Evening kickoffs in UYT
- Uruguay vs Spain — June 26, Guadalajara. 9:00 PM UYT. A clash of two-time World Cup champions and a rematch of the 2010 South Africa semifinal — the group decider under the lights
FAQ
Are Uruguay’s World Cup matches free to watch? Yes. Teledoce (Canal 12) and Canal 10 broadcast all Uruguay matches free over-the-air across the country.
How do I watch all 104 World Cup matches in Uruguay? VTV (paid cable) or DirecTV Sports provide full tournament coverage. DirecTV Go offers streaming access.
What time do Uruguay’s matches kick off in local time? All three group matches fall between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM UYT — a perfect prime-time evening schedule.