How to Watch and Stream the 2022 World Cup from the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic did not qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar; this is still a dream for soccer fans in the Caribbean island nation, but there is plenty of hope as well as enthusiasm for the tournament, which this year happens to coincide with the beginning of the holiday and tourism season.

In the past, soccer broadcasts were kind of subdued in the Dominican Republic because the sport was not as popular as baseball and basketball; these days, however, you are able watch all 64 matches of Qatar 2022 on television or streaming platforms whether you are a local or visitor. Let’s go through your options.

Qatar 2022 TV Channels in the Dominican Republic

FIFA granted Qatar 2022 broadcasting rights in DR to a partnership between Multimedios El Caribe and Pío Deportes Radio TV. Between these two broadcasters, all 64 matches of the Cup will be played simultaneously, which means that they will have television, streaming, and radio broadcasts. There are two terrestrial TV channels that will feature matches:

* CDN Canal 37
* CDN Deportes

In the Dominican Republic, Cadena de Noticias started broadcasting over UHF channel 37 in 1996, and the number has stuck with viewers across cable, satellite, and digital over-the-air (OTA) signals. CDN Deportes is a sister television station of CDN Canal 37, and it is focused on sports. While the CDN 37 number does not change, the same cannot be said about CDB Deportes, which is listed under different channel numbers depending on the cable or satellite provider; to this effect, you will have to check your provider’s programming guide.

By virtue of being an OTA station, CDN 37 is free to view, but it will not carry all Cup matches; some will broadcast on CDN Deportes, which means that you will need a cable or satellite TV subscription if you wish to watch every single match.

If you are wondering about DIRECTV, please note that it does not work natively in the Dominican Republic. DIRECTV Caribbean offers a special regional service for yachts, and it certainly works in DR, but it does not include CDN or CDN Deportes. If you are a DIRECTV Puerto Rico subscriber, your receiver is region-locked, so it will not work in DR.

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Streaming Qatar 2022 in the Dominican Republic

Your national options to stream Cup matches in DR are:

* Pio Deportes
* WindTVO

Neither CDN or Pio Deportes offer mobile apps for streaming, but you can always watch live broadcasts by visiting PioDeportes.com, which is a browser-based experience that works better on desktop and laptop computers. Essentially, Pío Deportes will provide a live video feed of CDN 37 and CDN Deportes during select matches.

You can also stream CDN 37 and CDN Deportes (channel 8) if you are a WindTVO subscriber in DR. You will need to install the Wind app on your device and authenticate it with the WindTVO cable box. Please note that the WindTVO app requires broadband internet access that you must provide.

If you are a DIRECTV Caribbean subscriber, you can purchase a DIRECTV Go (DGO) streaming package that includes Qatar 2022 matches, but they will not be the regional broadcasts of CDN, which means that play-by-play and commentary may not be in Spanish language. You should not be region-locked if your DIRECTV Caribbean subscription is for yachts.

Devices that Let You Stream Qatar 2022 Matches in the Dominican Republic

There is no app for Pio Deportes; as long as you have a broadband connection and a modern web browser, you should be fine because the website is optimized for all screen sizes.

The WindTVO app can be installed from the Apple App Store, Google Play, Amazon, and even the Huawei App Gallery. If you are a DIRECTV Go subscriber, the app is available for iOS and Android devices.

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Qatar 2022 Match Schedule in the Dominican Republic

Starting Sunday, November 20th at 12:00 pm, football fans across DR will be able to view or stream the opening match between Qatar and Ecuador. The Spanish national team has quite a few Dominican fans because Mariano Díaz plays for Real Madrid, so the Costa Rica – Spain match on November 23rd at 11:00 am.

After the group stages of the Cup, the playoff knockout rounds, which can be decided by overtime and penalty kicks if necessary, will begin on December 3rd.

Enjoy Watching Qatar 2022 in the Dominican Republic

As previously mentioned, soccer is starting to take in DR, but the fervor that has been brewing in recent years has been nothing short of amazing. In June 2022, the Dominican U-20 national team played in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Honduras, where they scored one victory against Jamaica; this was widely celebrated across the island. Once the Cup begins this year, you can be sure to see fans gathering to watch at the corner colmado shops, where they can enjoy cold Presidente beer and games of dominoes.

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