Where to watch Women’s World Cup 2023: Full TV schedule, how to watch Spain vs Zambia

The FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand is now underway and both BBC and ITV have confirmed their schedule for the tournament. Here is when every game will be screened in the UK.
FIFA’s Women’s World Cup will get underway on Thursday 20 July 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)FIFA’s Women’s World Cup will get underway on Thursday 20 July 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)
FIFA’s Women’s World Cup will get underway on Thursday 20 July 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

The highly anticipated Women’s World Cup 2023 is now underway as various nations head down under for the battle to be crowned champions of the world.

Much like last year’s highly successful European Championships in England, the tournament is expected to grow the women’s game even further after a year that has already saw immense growth across the globe.

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Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses side will head to the tournament as one of the favourites after a trophy laded last 18 months, however, a Megan Rapinoe led USA will be looking to maintain their crown as the world champions. Republic Of Ireland are enjoying their first taste of the action after qualifying for the tournament by beating Scotland in the play offs last year.

Two attendance records were already broken on opening day, with women’s football fans desperate to their hands on tickets and grab a sight off some of Europe’s best players, such as Alessia Russo, Aitana Bonmatí and legendary Brazilian striker Marta.

Can’t make it to Australia and New Zealand? You don’t have to miss a minute of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, after it was confirmed all matches would be available to watch live on ITV and BBC.

Below is a full list of this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 TV schedule.

With only one defeat in 32 games, Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses are one of the big favourites. Can they match their Euro 2022 victory down under this summer?With only one defeat in 32 games, Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses are one of the big favourites. Can they match their Euro 2022 victory down under this summer?
With only one defeat in 32 games, Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses are one of the big favourites. Can they match their Euro 2022 victory down under this summer?

FIFA Women's World Cup UK TV Schedule

Wednesday 26 July

Japan v Costa Rica (6am, Dundedin) - ITV 1/STV/ITVX

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Spain vs Zambia (8:30am, Auckland) - BBC Two/BBC Player/BBC Sport Website

Canada v Republic of Ireland (1pm, Perth) - ITV 1/STV/ITVX

Thursday 27 July

USA v Netherlands (2am, Wellington) - BBC One/BBC Player/BBC Sport Website

Portugal v Vietnam (8:30am, Hamilton) - ITV 1/STV/ITVX

Australia v Nigeria (11am, Brisbane) - BBC One/BBC Player/BBC Sport Website

Friday 28 July

Argentina v South Africa (1am, Dundedin) - ITV 1/STV/ITVX

England v Denmark (9:30am, Sydney) - BBC One/BBC Player/BBC Sport Website

China v Haiti (12pm, Adelaide) - ITV 1/STV/ITVX

Saturday 29 July

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Sweden v Italy (8:30am, Wellington) - BBC Two/BBC Player/BBC Sport Website

France v Brazil (11am, Brisbane) - BBC One/BBC Player/BBC Sport Website

Panama v Jamaica (1:30pm, Perth) - ITV 1/STV/ITVX

Sunday 30 July

South Korea v Morocco (5:30am, Adelaide) - BBC Two/BBC Player/BBC Sport Website

Norway vs Phillipines (8am, Auckland) - BBC TBC/BBC Player/BBC Sport Website

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Switzerland vs New Zealand (8am, Dunedin) - BBC TBC/BBC Player/BBC Sport Website

Germany v Colombia (10:30am, Sydney) - ITV 1/STV/ITVX

Monday 31 July

Japan v Spain (8am, Wellington) - ITV 4/STV/ITVX

Costa Rica v Zambia (8am, Hamilton) - ITV 1/STV/ITVX

Republic of Ireland v Nigeria (11am, Brisbane) - BBC TBC/BBC Player/BBC Sport Website

Canada v Australia (11am, Melbourne) - BBC TBC/BBC Player/BBC Sport Website

Tuesday 1 August

Vietnam v Netherlands (8am, Dundedin) - ITV 1/STV/ITVX

Portugal v USA (8am, Auckland) - ITV 4/STV/ITVX

China v England (12pm, Adelaide) - ITV 1/STV/ITVX

Haiti v Denmark (12pm, Perth) - ITV 4/STV/ITVX

Wednesday 2 August

Argentina v Sweden (8am, Hamilton) - BBC TBC/BBC Player/BBC Sport Website

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South Africa v Italy (8am, Wellington) - BBC TBC/BBC Player/BBC Sport Website

Panama v France (11am, Sydney) - ITV TBC/STV/ITVX

Jamaica v Brazil (11am, Melbourne) - ITV TBC/STV/ITVX

Morocco v Colombia (11am, Perth) - BBC TBC/BBC Player/BBC Sport Website

South Korea v Germany (11am, Brisbane) - BBC TBC/BBC Player/BBC Sport Website

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