MAKASSAR —Residents in neighbourhood associations (RT) and community units (RW) across South Sulawesi can host free public screenings (nobar) of the 2026 FIFA World Cup through TVRI’s Bola Gembira programme.

These viewing events must be non-commercial and follow the official registration procedures established by TVRI.

Firmansyah Syaiful, the Person in Charge (PIC) of World Cup 2026 Public Screenings for the South Sulawesi region, stated that TVRI is offering a wide opportunity for communities in residential areas and at the RT/RW level to organise official screenings without any charge.

“If residents in housing complexes or neighbourhoods want to hold a public screening, they just need to register, and it’s completely free,” Firmansyah told Tribun-Timur.com on Thursday (June 4, 2026).

“As long as the activity is non-commercial,” he added.

Firmansyah explained that community-level screenings in RT/RW areas are expected to become one of the most vibrant segments contributing to the excitement of the 2026 World Cup festivities.

TVRI has not set any target for the number of registrants, as its main goal is to encourage as many people as possible to enjoy the matches legally and safely.

“We have no specific target. The more participants, the better,” he said.

He also urged residents planning to host screenings to ensure they register their events through the official procedures prepared by TVRI.

To register, residents can access the Bola Gembira TVRI platform via the official website or by scanning the barcode provided by the South Sulawesi PIC.

Applicants simply need to follow the instructions for data entry and verification.

Interestingly, RT/RW community screenings are not restricted by audience size.

The registration system allows organisers to choose capacities ranging from 50 attendees to several thousand participants.

“There’s no strict limit. As long as the event is non-commercial and meant for the community, we fully support it and the permit is free,” Firmansyah said.

TVRI also allows the participation of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) at screening venues.

Residents selling snacks, drinks, or other necessities are welcome to participate, provided that the organisers do not turn the event into a commercial activity by charging entry fees or implementing any business scheme.

“If MSMEs want to sell their products, that’s even better. As long as there are no tickets or commercial elements involved, we fully support it,” Firmansyah concluded.