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Report by Tribun Bali journalist, Adrian Amurwonegoro

DENPASAR – The enthusiasm of residents in Bali to welcome the grand football event, the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is among the highest in Indonesia.

Although the Public Broadcasting Institution (LPP) TVRI enforces strict FIFA broadcasting regulations, there remains a wide opportunity to hold free and legal public screenings (nobar) at the village level, community halls (Bale Banjar), or even local eateries.

Head of TVRI Bali Station, Ir. I Gede Mustito, confirmed that TVRI continues to give the green light for non-commercial categories aimed at social and community-based events.

However, he emphasized that organizers must comply with mandatory conditions to avoid direct legal sanctions from FIFA.

“For free public screenings at community facilities, fields, or Bale Banjar, it is allowed and free of charge, as long as organizers ensure the participation of local MSMEs at the venue,” explained Mustito during an interview at his office in Denpasar, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

To ensure that public screenings are officially recognized and not subject to closure, organizers must complete formal registration.

Organizers are required to register through the official registration system available at https://bolagembira.tvrinews.com/reff/DRVYNZ.

Additionally, any form of ticket sales or financial contribution is strictly prohibited. Organizers are not allowed to charge entrance fees or impose any monetary contributions from viewers.

Moreover, a public screening cannot simply involve turning on a television. The venue must generate an economic impact for the surrounding community, such as engaging small coffee vendors, local snack sellers, or nearby food stalls.

“It should not just be about watching TV without creating an economic benefit for local residents. For example, there should be small coffee or snack vendors involved,” he elaborated.

Mustito revealed that based on data from the Business Development Directorate (PU) at TVRI Headquarters, Bali has recorded the highest number of active public screening participants in Indonesia, even surpassing DKI Jakarta in terms of the number of officially registered active participants.

Interestingly, applications for non-commercial permits are not only coming from government institutions like the Bali Provincial Government at Renon Field, Bangli Regency Government, or Gianyar Regency Government. Legal awareness is also growing at the grassroots level.

“Several Bale Banjar in Peguyangan and even small eateries such as warung lalapan have already coordinated and submitted official requests,” he added.

Meanwhile, for commercial establishments such as hotels, cafes, bars, and restaurants, TVRI has set official commercial rates, which will be directly transferred to the state treasury as Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP).

The rate is calculated based on the seating and table capacity, with the lowest fee starting from IDR 10 million, covering the entire series of matches from the group stage to the final.

As a precaution for the general public who wish to watch football broadcasts without signal blocking, Mustito reminded Bali residents not to rely on regular satellite dishes. Under FIFA regulations, all satellite signals will be scrambled.

“The solution is to install a standard antenna and switch to digital TV or use a Set Top Box (STB),” he advised.

He confirmed that all TVRI digital transmitters across Bali are now operational and ready to broadcast high-definition (HD) quality programs throughout the island, including transmitters located in Bukit Bakung (Jimbaran), Kintamani (Bangli), Gunung Seke (Karangasem), and Gunung Kutul (Pupuan, Tabanan).