beIN SPORTS, a prominent sports and entertainment network in the Middle East and North Africa, is set to broadcast the much-anticipated Match for Hope 2026 – The Final Showdown live and free-to-air across 24 MENA markets on Friday, January 30. The event will also be available worldwide on the network’s social media platforms, promising football fans an unforgettable evening filled with excitement and purpose.
Organized by Q Life, the cultural branch of Qatar’s International Media Office, this annual charity football match will take place at the prestigious Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha. The event unites renowned sports figures, popular content creators, and celebrated musicians, all coming together to raise funds and awareness for the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation. This global non-profit organization is dedicated to transforming the lives of millions of out-of-school children worldwide, with all match proceeds directed toward EAA projects in various countries, including Palestine, Sudan, Nepal, Guatemala, Senegal, Malawi, and Haiti.
Following the remarkable success of the 2024 and 2025 editions—raising over QR 71 million (around US$19.5 million) combined and reaching tens of millions of viewers—Match for Hope 2026 is poised to achieve even greater impact. beIN SPORTS is proud to support this initiative, reinforcing its commitment to utilizing sports as a catalyst for positive change.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 MECCA, following an opening ceremony at 18:30 MECCA. Audiences can expect live coverage in Arabic, presented by Nervana Elabd alongside beIN’s studio analysts and participating legends and influencers. Meanwhile, beIN SPORTS ENGLISH 1 will provide English-language coverage with a team of influential presenters, including Nella Rose and Darkest, ensuring a broad reach to both Arabic and English-speaking viewers.
In addition to live match coverage, beIN SPORTS NEWS will cover various Match for Hope-related activities around Doha, including the Match for Hope Fan Festival at Place Vendôme Mall, which extends the excitement beyond the stadium.
Fans worldwide can also stream the event live through beIN SPORTS’ social media channels, including Facebook, X, TikTok, and YouTube, with immediate highlight sharing enhancing the viewer experience.
This year’s edition marks a significant milestone, featuring returning fan-favorite creators Chunkz and AboFlah as team captains. They will be joined on the pitch by a star-studded lineup of football legends, such as Thierry Henry, Eden Hazard, Marcelo, Gerard Piqué, Franck Ribéry, Diego Costa, and Tim Cahill. The match will also showcase prominent influencers like MrBeast, KSI, Sharky, Danny Aarons, Angry Ginge, and Billy Wingrove, promising an entertaining spectacle for fans.
To further amplify the entertainment experience, supporters can look forward to a high-energy pre-match performance by the Grammy Award-winning duo The Chainsmokers, followed by a captivating halftime show headlined by global pop icons the Jonas Brothers. This event beautifully merges sport, music, and culture, illustrating the goodwill and community spirit that the Match for Hope embodies.