Thursday, 4 June 2026 · Times shown in Amsterdam
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.
No confirmed free-to-air matches are currently scheduled in Netherlands over the next seven days. Schedules are released by broadcasters on a rolling basis, so check back as competitions enter active phases.
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.
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.
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.