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How to Watch The World Games 2025: Streaming Information & Preview

Want to watch the 2025 World Games? We've got you covered. Keep reading to see how you can watch, and what the latest results are.
By Matt Buxbaum  |  Last updated Aug 12, 2025 2:03 PM ET
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August is upon us, and with that, means World Games time. Tune in to see all of the sports you might not regularly see at the Olympics, including Ultimate Frisbee, Cheerleading, Sport Climbing, Softball and more. Which country will come out on top, and which will reach the podium? Tune in between August 7-17th to find out.

How To Watch The 2025 World Games

  • Dates: August 7th - August 17th, 2025
  • TV Channels: CMG / CCTV (China Mainland, HKSAR, and MSAR), Polsat (Poland), Discovery Sport (South Africa), ELTA (Chinese Taipei), ORF (Austria), STVR (Slovakia), Optimum (Thailand), Abu Dhabi Sports TV via JJAU (UAE), MTVA (Hungary), Channel 5 (Israel), OKKO TV (Russia), Strat TV (Russia), TV Tokyo (Japan), NHK (Japan), My TV Plus (Italy), NLSE (USA), DirectTV (Latin America), Suspline (Ukraine), Trapmad (Pakistan and Bangladesh)
  • Live Stream Platform: The World Games (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Chengdu, China
  • Stadium/Field: Chengdu No.7 High School Eastern Campus Athletics Field

Current Medal Standings

As of August 12th, the current top 5 medal standings include:

Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
People's Republic of China
 18 6 2 26
Germany 15 12 8 35
Italy 9 14 14 37
Ukraine 8 9 6 23
France 7 8 8 23

FAQ

How can I watch The 2025 World Games Free?

You can view the World Games live by visiting The World Games site, including live feeds, replays, highlights and more.

What sports are at The World Games?

The World Games includes Aikido, Air Sports, Archery, Billiards, Boules Sports, Canoe, Fistball, Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Flying Disc, Powerlifting, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Squash, Softball, Roller Sports, Breaking, and Sport Climbing.