Carnival Lands FIFA World Cup 2026 Broadcast Rights Across Princess, Seabourn & Holland America Fleets

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Winner's Trophy on Sergio 'Kun' Aguero's shoulders after the team's victory during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final match between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Carnival Corporation has announced it has secured broadcasting rights to next summer’s FIFA World Cup – which will be jointly hosted by the USA, Mexico and Canada – across three of its most popular lines: Princess Cruises, Seabourn and Holland America Line.

PRINCESS CRUISES

From June 11 through to July 19, 2026, all 104 matches – played across the United States, Canada, and Mexico – will be available fleetwide. Guests can catch every goal and dramatic moment on their stateroom TVs on Sport 24 Special Event Channels or watch select matches on the big screen on the Lido Decks onboard. 

“The FIFA World Cup™ is one of the most fan-driven global events, and our guests shouldn’t have to choose between exploring the world and watching the world’s best teams compete,” said Lorna Warren, Princess Cruises Vice President Hotel Operations and Guest Experience. “By bringing live coverage to all 17 ships, we’re making sure fans can experience incredible destinations and cheer on every match whether they’re soaking up the sun in the Caribbean, taking in the Mediterranean coast, or sailing past glaciers in Alaska”. 

SEABOURN

From June 11 through July 19, 2026, guests aboard Seabourn’s three ocean ships will have the opportunity to watch all 104 matches of the tournament, hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, on Sport 24 Special Event Channels.

“Soccer is the most popular sport across the globe, and the FIFA World Cup™ is its pinnacle event,” said Mark Tamis, president of Seabourn. “We know how important it is for our guests to experience these matches live while traveling to extraordinary destinations on board our ships. This is just one more way we deliver unforgettable moments at sea, where the thrill of global sport meets the elegance of luxury travel.”

HOLLAND AMERICA LINE

From June 11 to July 19, 2026, all of the tournament’s 104 matches — which are being held throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico — will be viewable on guests’ stateroom televisions on Sport 24 Special Event Channels. Select marquee matches may be showcased on the Lido Pool’s big screen or in the immersive World Stage theater on certain ships, delivering an unparalleled viewing experience at sea.