The opening ceremony for the 2026 World Cup is drawing unusual attention because the tournament will be staged across three host countries: Mexico, Canada, and the United States. That scale also makes the opening moments one of the most watched parts of the event.
For viewers who want to follow it live, official access is available through Folaplay, MAXStream TV, and TVRI. The lineup gives fans a choice between subscription-based streaming and free digital television.
Free and paid viewing options
Folaplay provides access through its official app, which must be downloaded from Google Play Store. Users need an active account and a purchased subscription package before the stream becomes available.
MAXStream TV is another official platform for the opening ceremony. It is accessed through the live events section, but users must have an active Telkomsel number and an activated package.
TVRI will also broadcast the opening and the World Cup matches through TVRI Nasional and TVRI Sport. The channel is available free via digital television broadcast.
What Folaplay offers
To watch through Folaplay, viewers must install the Fola Play app on the device they use. Registration can be completed with an active mobile number or email address, after which users can move to the subscription menu.
The service offers two packages for football viewing: Paket Bola Gembira 7 Hari for Rp25 ribu and Paket Bola Gembira Full for Rp85 ribu. Once payment is complete and the package is active, the opening ceremony can be accessed directly in the app.
How MAXStream TV works
MAXStream TV is available through Google Play Store or the App Store. After logging in with an active Telkomsel number, users can enter the main page and select one of the available packages.
The listed options are Paket Bola Gembira MAXStream TV 7 Hari with 300 MB for Rp25 ribu and Paket Bola Gembira MAXStream TV 60 Hari with 5.5 GB for Rp85 ribu. After the transaction is completed and the package is active, users can search for the opening ceremony in the app.
Key schedule details
The opening ceremony is planned to run for around 60 minutes and will feature world-class entertainment, including stage performances, the official ceremony, and cultural presentations.
In Mexico, the opening at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City is scheduled for Friday, June 12, 2026, at 00:30 WIB. Canada, centered in Toronto, is scheduled to hold its opening on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 01:30 WIB.
The United States opening in Los Angeles is set for Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 02:00 WIB. With those official options in place, fans can choose between paid streaming services and free digital television depending on what is most convenient.
Folaplay and MAXStream TV cover the subscription route, while TVRI remains the free alternative through digital broadcast. That split gives viewers a straightforward way to follow the event without relying on unofficial streams.
