How to Stream & Watch The World Games 2025 Live

Cricket may be your game, but when the world's most exciting non-Olympic sports come to life in Chengdu 7–17 August 2025, The World Games Live is your front-row seat. Here's everything you need to know to watch action unfold—totally free and accessible anywhere in the world.

TWG 2025 Streaming Platform – The World Games Live

The International World Games Association (IWGA) has launched its first consumer-direct streaming service, The World Games Live, in partnership with host broadcaster ISB.

It offers live coverage of the events, Opening and Closing Ceremonies, medal ceremonies, and previous event coverage, highlights, and daily program, all for free and no subscription.

The website is available on both PC and mobile, giving convenient access to clients across the globe.

World Games Live App – View on the Move Want to follow the action on the move? 

The World Games Live app is now on iOS (Apple Store) and Android. Both offer Live streams, On-demand replays and highlights, Full schedule, live scores, and medal counts. The best news? The app is totally free of ads, login or paywall.

Broadcast Partners Around the World

While The World Games Live covers most fans globally, several broadcasters will carry coverage in specific markets:

• China (Mainland, HK, Macau): CMG / CCTV
   
• Poland: Polsat
   
• South Africa: Discovery Sport
   
• Chinese Taipei: ELTA
   
• Austria: ORF
   
• Slovakia: STVR
   
• Thailand: Optimum
   
• UAE: Abu Dhabi Sports TV via JJAU
   
• Hungary: MTVA
   
• Israel: Channel 5
   
• Russia: OKKO TV
   
• Japan: TV Tokyo and NHK
   
• Italy: My TV Plus
   
• USA: NLSE
   
• Ukraine: Suspline
   
• Pakistan & Bangladesh: tapmad

These broadcast partners ensure tailored TV and digital access across regions—especially where official streaming may face regional limitations.

How to Watch – Step-by-Step

Option 1: Watch World Games 2025 Live via The World Games Live

1. Visit the official site or download the The World Games Live app.
    
2. No sign-up required—just click to stream live or on-demand.
    
3. Browse content by sport, schedule, or highlights, and follow the daily show.
    

Option 2: Use Local Broadcast Partners

• If you’re in one of the supported TV markets, check local listings for live coverage.
   
• For example:
   
  • In Pakistan, tune into tapmad
     
  • In Japan, use TV Tokyo or NHK
     
  • In South Africa, switch to Discovery Sport.
     

 

Match Timing & Global Access

The Games begin on 7 August 2025 and conclude on 17 August 2025, though some prelim events start on 6 August.

The World Games Live is available globally, offering fans in any time zone reliable access to live feed and replays.

Thanks to widespread platform access, fans from Chengdu to Chicago to Karachi can follow sport climbing, floorball, ju-jitsu, and more—when they want and how they want.

Why The World Games Live Is a Game-Changer

• First fully free global platform from IWGA, offering inclusivity and accessibility.
   
• Mobile-centric viewing with an app that packs the event’s full breadth into compact, on-the-go style
   
• Comprehensive coverage—everything from finals to ceremonies to feature spots—kept alive with VoD and highlight reels.
   
• Localized reach with broadcast partners, ensuring no region is left behind

Quick Summary Table

Region / Platform	Coverage Type	Access Details
Global via The World Games Live	Free live & VoD	Desktop & mobile app, no subscription needed
Pakistan & Bangladesh	tapmad	Local TV/station broadcast
South Africa	Discovery Sport	Planned live coverage
Japan	TV Tokyo / NHK	Scheduled live segments
USA	NLSE	Streaming access
Others (Poland, UAE, etc.)	Respective channels	Region-specific TV or digital coverage

 

Final Take

To watch The World Games 2025 live, the smartest, most inclusive option is The World Games Live platform and its app—for global, no-cost streaming at any time. If you're in a region with a broadcast partner, enjoy seamless local access. Either way, the Games are yours to watch, celebrate, and stream—wherever, whenever.