No free TV broadcast; Thai football fans can watch the 2026 ASEAN Cup final matches for free only via the TrueVisions NOW app.
On 20 August 2026, after 'Madam Pang' Nualphan Lamsam, president of the Football Association of Thailand, contacted True executives following talks with Mr. Thanukiat Chanchum, manager of the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF), and Mr. Surasak Phanjaroenworakul, Minister of Tourism and Sports, about providing free access for Thais to watch the 2026 ASEAN Cup final.
Recently, Mr. Ong-art Prapakamol, Chief Executive Officer of TrueVisions and Media at True Corporation, held a press conference announcing that Thai fans can watch for free exclusively through the TrueVisions NOW application, with no live broadcast on free-to-air TV (digital TV).
Mr. Ong-art Prapakamol, head of TrueVisions and Media at True Corporation, said, “We have good news for Thai football fans. Thailand’s qualification for the 2026 ASEAN Championship final is a meaningful moment. We believe these two final matches should be a time for all Thais to cheer and support the national team together. This aligns with the intent of Mr. Supachai Chearavanont, Chairman of the Executive Board of Charoen Pokphand Group, who wants to bring happiness to the Thai people. Therefore, this matter was submitted for executive consideration last week after Thailand showed a strong chance to reach the final. The conclusion is to open TrueVisions NOW for all Thais to watch both final matches free of charge, regardless of their network. TrueVisions purchased the broadcast rights directly from the rights holder and organizer. Although these rights could be commercially exploited, we chose not to resell them and instead offer free access to the finals via TrueVisions NOW because the value of these matches lies not in business but in uniting all Thais in support and encouragement for the national team.”
“Whatever unites and supports the Thai people and brings them happiness, Charoen Pokphand Group and True Corporation are committed to continuous support. This occasion is no different. We want all football fans to cheer the War Elephants without restriction and experience watching through TrueVisions NOW. We invite all Thais to download the TrueVisions NOW app starting today to be ready to cheer the national team together in these two prestigious matches.”
All Thais, regardless of their network provider, can download and register on TrueVisions NOW free of charge to watch both 2026 ASEAN Championship final matches via smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and compatible devices. The app can be downloaded and registered in advance starting today to prepare for the matches.
For subscribers already enrolled in the NOW Football package to watch the 2026 ASEAN Championship, TrueVisions will automatically grant an additional one-month free viewing extension as a thank you for their ongoing support of TrueVisions NOW.
2026 ASEAN Cup final schedule: Leg 1 on Saturday, 22 August 2026.
20:00 Thailand vs. Vietnam (Rajamangala Stadium). Leg 2 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026.
20:00 Vietnam vs. Thailand (My Dinh Stadium).