Tabasco to broadcast Mexico's World Cup 2026 matches free on giant screens at Centenario stadium

Tabasco, Mexico, is set to offer residents a communal and free viewing experience for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Governor Javier May Rodríguez announced that giant screens will be installed at the Centenario baseball stadium to broadcast all of Mexico's matches, along with the opening ceremony.

This initiative aims to immerse the state in the "maximum fiesta of football" and provide a public space for families to enjoy the tournament. The state government has secured the necessary broadcasting rights from the organizing bodies, ensuring that the transmissions of the opening ceremony and Mexico's three group stage games, starting with their match against South Africa, will be entirely legal and free of charge.

"We paid those rights to be able to broadcast all these events, so it is covered. Tomorrow, which is the inauguration, all the staff are already requesting it, but we will give them permission so they can watch the inauguration and the match, which is at one in the afternoon, both unionized staff and trust staff, we are going to make space for them to watch the broadcast of the inauguration and the events, but without any problem," stated Governor May Rodríguez.

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We paid those rights to be able to broadcast all these events, so it is covered. Tomorrow, which is the inauguration, all the staff are already requesting it, but we will give them permission so they can watch the inauguration and the match, which is at one in the afternoon, both unionized staff and trust staff, we are going to make space for them to watch the broadcast of the inauguration and the events, but without any problem.

He further invited everyone to participate: "So, we are going to broadcast the three matches of the national team at the Centenario so that they are... everyone is invited to enjoy. And tomorrow we all have to put on our jersey." The governor highlighted that this action seeks to fill the state with passion, joy, and togetherness, uniting Tabascans through a shared emotion.

May Rodríguez also mentioned that some local municipalities are organizing similar public viewings in their own plazas. Addressing concerns from local business owners about restrictions on broadcasting matches in commercial establishments, the governor clarified that such matters are strictly regulated by FIFA. He warned that the international governing body has stringent guidelines regarding transmission rights and severe penalties for violations, emphasizing that the government is not responsible for these private regulations.

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So, we are going to broadcast the three matches of the national team at the Centenario so that they are... everyone is invited to enjoy. And tomorrow we all have to put on our jersey.