American Airlines is elevating the inflight experience for football fans around the world through a new partnership with FOX One, the Official English-language Streaming Platform of the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
Beginning June 8, American will offer AAdvantage® members inflight access to FOX One across all domestic flights on the airline, delivering unmatched streaming connectivity to the world’s biggest sporting event, as well as its leading news and entertainment content inflight.
“Through American’s newest partnership, AAdvantage® members can experience the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ on FOX One wherever they are,” said Chief Marketing Officer Caroline Clayton. “The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is all about connection, energy and unforgettable moments and AAdvantage® members can follow the tournament across multiple flights, with more opportunities to watch the full slate of FOX sports, news and entertainment programming on FOX One.”
“We are excited to partner with American to bring FOX’s full portfolio of best-in-class programming to viewers when they want it and where they want it, at home or in the air.” said Tony Billetter, SVP of Strategy and Business Development, Direct to Consumer, Fox Corporation. “We look forward to delivering this year’s most anticipated sporting event, the FIFA World Cup 2026™, along with FOX’s leading news coverage and premium entertainment in our exclusive FOX One viewing experience to their most loyal travelers.”
Access to FIFA World Cup 2026™ with FOX One
Through American’s new partnership with FOX One, AAdvantage® members can enjoy FOX One for 24 hours free, no credit card required, up to seven times in a calendar year, including all 104 live FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches, via the FOX One web platform or app while connected to American’s inflight Wi-Fi.
This new partnership with FOX One gives fans the chance to watch the tournament, whether they’re traveling during a match or following the action match after match and flight after flight, and the opportunity to extend their viewing by subscribing to FOX One directly for $19.99/mo.
Accessing the FOX One offering inflight is simple:
- Connect to inflight Wi-Fi using your AAdvantage® login
- Select FOX One from the inflight homepage
- Follow FOX One registration instructions and start watching
A FOX One pass unlocks 24 hours of streaming and must be redeemed while inflight on a domestic American Airlines flight.
American will debut as the first brand advertiser within the FOX One app, in support of the partnership.
North America’s gateway to FIFA World Cup 2026™
American is all in on the FIFA World Cup 2026™, whether that’s on the ground or in the air.
As the Official North American Airline Supplier of FIFA World Cup 2026™, in partnership with Qatar Airways, American is delivering a seamless fan journey — from a specially branded World Cup aircraft to expanded service across all 16 host cities.
With 27,000 added seats across 12 routes and nearly 1.5 million premium seats to host markets, plus exclusive mile redemptions for match tickets, American is bringing fans closer to the action at every step. From match tickets to inflight streaming and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, AAdvantage® membership is the key to unlocking it all.
With more ways to travel, watch and celebrate, American Airlines continues to redefine how fans connect to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ — delivering premium access at every stage of the journey.
About American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL)
American Airlines is a premium global airline connecting more of the U.S. to the world. With roots tracing back to an air mail carrier in the Midwestern United States in 1926, American now operates more than 6,000 daily flights to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries and serves more than 200 million customers annually. Powered by a proud and talented team of 130,000 aviation professionals, American’s team lives out the airline’s purpose of caring for people on life’s journey every day.
The world’s largest airline proudly celebrates its centennial year in 2026, reaching a milestone that reflects a century of innovation and the Forever Forward℠ spirit that changed the industry and the world. American introduced the first scheduled air cargo service, the first airport lounge and the first airline loyalty program and continues to reinvent the customer experience today. The airline is also a founding member of the oneworld alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe.
