Sunday, 19 July 2026 · Times shown in Amsterdam · Updated
In Netherlands, the main free-to-air ways to watch live sport are RTL 7 and Veronica. These channels carry live sport free throughout the year — no subscription needed. Watch free with a digital TV antenna, or each broadcaster's own app on smart TVs, phones and the web.
Netherlands offers free-to-air sports coverage through several public and commercial broadcasters, giving fans access to major events without a paid subscription.
There are no confirmed free-to-air matches in our database for Netherlands today, but the country's free-to-air landscape continues to deliver major sporting moments throughout the year.
Free broadcasters typically available in Netherlands include NPO 1, NPO 2, NPO 3, RTL 7 and SBS 6.
Free sports coverage in Netherlands regularly includes football, motorsport, tennis, athletics and major tournament events of national interest.
The Dutch public broadcaster NPO holds free-to-air rights to the Eredivisie highlights show Studio Voetbal, the KNVB Cup final, the Olympic Games, speed skating World Cups and selected Champions League matches involving Dutch clubs. RTL 7 broadcasts Formula 1 races featuring Max Verstappen.
All match times on this page are shown in UTC. Convert to your local Netherlands time zone for accurate kick-off and tip-off planning. We update this page hourly as broadcasters confirm their line-ups.
Looking ahead, there is 1 free-to-air sports match scheduled in Netherlands over the next seven days, drawing on coverage from 2 free channels.
Football fans can watch 1 free match this week in Netherlands. Notable fixtures include Besiktas vs FC Midtjylland on Thursday 23 Jul.
Competition coverage this week highlights the UEFA Europa League (1 free fixture).
Veronica is showing the most free matches this week with 1 fixture, making it the channel to watch for free sport in Netherlands over the coming days.
Premium content such as exclusive league packages, pay-per-view fight cards and full-season motorsport coverage typically requires a paid subscription, but the free-to-air slate above is yours to enjoy at no cost. Bookmark this page or use the calendar download on individual match pages to keep track of every free fixture.
Free-to-air sports broadcasting plays a crucial role in Netherlands's sporting culture. It guarantees that major moments — a World Cup final, an Olympic medal race, a national team qualifier — remain visible to every household, regardless of household income or subscription status.
These broadcasters carry live sport free of charge in Netherlands — no subscription required. Each row lists what the channel covers.
| Broadcaster | Free? | How to watch / device | Sport / competition coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTL 7 | Yes | Free over-the-air with a digital TV antenna, plus the broadcaster’s own free app on smart TV, mobile and web (cast via Chromecast/AirPlay) | UEFA Europa League (Football) |
| Veronica | Yes | Free over-the-air with a digital TV antenna, plus the broadcaster’s own free app on smart TV, mobile and web (cast via Chromecast/AirPlay) | UEFA Europa League (Football) |
Rights data updated .
No free-to-air matches today in Netherlands
Check back later — free-to-air schedules are updated throughout the day as broadcasters confirm their line-ups.
Public and commercial broadcasters such as NPO 1, NPO 2, NPO 3, RTL 7 and SBS 6 preserve this access by holding free-to-air rights to events of national interest, often through statutory protections that ring-fence crown-jewel competitions.
Whether you're a casual viewer who tunes in once a year for a final, a die-hard supporter following every fixture, or a young fan discovering a new sport for the first time, free-to-air coverage keeps everyone connected to the action and helps grow the next generation of athletes and supporters.