StarTimes Nigeria to Host World Cup Final Watch Party in Lagos
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- StarTimes Nigeria is hosting a public watch party in Lagos for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain.
- The event will also feature the final draw for the company's subscriber promotion, with a grand prize of 10 million naira.
- Despite Nigeria's absence from the tournament, interest remains high, with viewing parties drawing large crowds.
StarTimes Nigeria is set to host a public watch party in Lagos for the highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup final, featuring a showdown between defending champions Argentina and Spain. The event is scheduled for Sunday at the King Jaja Hall, University of Lagos (UNILAG).
The FIFA World Cup has brought millions of Nigerians together over the past six weeks, and we wanted to end the tournament in a memorable way.
Beyond the live screening of the championship match, the gathering will serve as the concluding draw for StarTimes' nationwide subscriber promotion launched during the tournament. This promotion offers participants a chance to win significant prizes, including a grand prize of 10 million naira for one lucky winner, with 22 subscribers set to be rewarded in total.
Oke Umurhohwo, Marketing Director of StarTimes Nigeria, stated that the watch party aims to provide football supporters with a shared experience of the final. "The FIFA World Cup has brought millions of Nigerians together over the past six weeks, and we wanted to end the tournament in a memorable way," Umurhohwo said. He added that the event is also an opportunity to celebrate and reward subscribers for their participation in the company's World Cup campaign.
Beyond watching the biggest match in world football, this event is an opportunity to celebrate our subscribers by rewarding 22 lucky winners, including one person who will walk away with the 10 million naira grand prize.
StarTimes, as one of the tournament's broadcasters in Nigeria, has aired every match live. The company emphasized its commitment to making premium football accessible and rewarding for its customers. The event is organized in partnership with Meridianbet Nigeria and will include fan engagement activities. Despite Nigeria not qualifying for the World Cup, fan interest has remained strong, with numerous viewing centers and organized parties attracting substantial audiences throughout the competition.
We remain committed to making premium football more accessible, exciting and rewarding for our customers.
Originally published by Premium Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.