Optus Sport hold the rights to every World Cup match, which unless you're an Optus customer will only be available through a $15 monthly subscription.

But don't fret if you're holding out for free-to-air, because SBS have secured 25 fixtures including all Socceroos matches, the opening match, semi-finals and final. 

Round of 16 and quarter-final rights are yet to be announced.

LIVE MATCH BROADCAST SCHEDULE

Friday 15 June from 12am*                   Russia v Saudi Arabia LIVE                       kick-off 1am     

Saturday 16 June from 3:30am*            Portugal v Spain LIVE                               kick-off 4am        

Saturday 16 June from 7pm*                 France v Australia LIVE                             kick-off 8pm

Monday 18 June from 12am*                 Germany v Mexico LIVE                            kick-off 1am

Tuesday 19 June from 3:30am*             Tunisia v England LIVE                             kick-off 4am     

Tuesday 19 June from 9:30pm*             Colombia v Japan LIVE                             kick-off 10pm

Wednesday 20 June from 9:30pm*         Portugal v Morocco LIVE                         kick-off 10pm      

Thursday 21 June from 9pm                   Denmark v Australia LIVE                        kick-off 10pm       

Friday 22 June from 9:30pm*                 Brazil v Costa Rica LIVE                            kick-off 10pm     

Sunday 24 June from 3:30am*               Germany v Sweden LIVE                            kick-off 4am     

Sunday 24 June from 9:30pm*               England v Panama LIVE                             kick-off 10pm    

Monday 25 June           TBC - following earlier Group A and B matches

Tuesday 26 June from 11pm*   Australia v Peru LIVE                                               kick-off 12am

Wednesday 27 June     TBC – following earlier Group E and F matches

Thursday 28 June         TBC – following earlier Group G and H matches

SBS’s coverage of the Round of 16 and Quarter Finals will be announced throughout the tournament.

Wednesday 11 July from 3:30am*            2018 FIFA World Cup semi-final 1 LIVE    kick-off 4am         

Thursday 12 July from 3:30am*            2018 FIFA World Cup semi-final 2 LIVE    kick-off 4am         

Saturday 14 July from 11pm*                2018 FIFA World Cup play-off for 3rd LIVE  kick-off 12am 

Sunday 15 July from 11pm*                  2018 FIFA World Cup final LIVE                     kick-off 1am