Emirates to air FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 live on board

Emirates will be airing FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 matches live during its flights through the Sport 24 in-flight channel.

Emirates says that more than 200 of its aircraft are equipped with live TV, featuring dedicated sports channels – Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra. Emirates passengers can watch all FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on Sport 24 via ice from 20 November.

Emirates passengers can also watch live match action in Emirates’ lounges before boarding their flights. Emirates provides complimentary lounge access to First and Business Class passengers, as well as Emirates Skywards Platinum and Gold members. Silver members can access the Emirates Business Class lounge in Dubai, while Premium Economy and Economy Class passengers can pay to access the lounge. Emirates says its lounges offer a range of luxuries for travellers from generous buffet dining with regionally inspired cuisine and healthy options, to self-serve alcohol stations, showers, free Wi-Fi and a private business centre.

Sport 24 also shows live matches from the Premier League, UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League, and the Asian Football Championship and airs top international sporting events including the upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup, International Cricket Council Men’s T20 World Cup, the Olympic Games, National Football League (NFL), National Basketball Association (NBA), National Hockey League (NHL), major golf championships, tennis grand slams plus sailing, horse racing and motorsports.