How to Watch Serie A in 2026/27: Live Stream the Season From Anywhere
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The Serie A 2026/27 season kicks off on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026, with Inter Milan defending their title as 20 clubs compete across 38 matchdays and 380 matches. Inter won their 21st Scudetto last season, clinching with three games to spare, and completed a league and Coppa Italia double. Napoli, Juventus, AC Milan, and Roma all enter the campaign with ambitions to close the gap.
Broadcasting rights are split across several platforms depending on where you watch. DAZN dominates in the UK and across Europe, Paramount+ holds US rights, and free options exist in the UK, Italy, the US, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
If you are traveling abroad or based in a country with limited coverage, a VPN can help you access the stream you need.
Where to watch Serie A 2026/27
Below is a complete overview of confirmed broadcasters for the 2026/27 season by country.
| Country | Platform | Price | Coverage | Free trial | Notes |
| United States | Paramount+ | $8.99/month | All 380 matches | 7 days free | English and Italian audio. Select matches also on CBS and CBS Sports Network |
| United States (free) | CBS Sports Golazo Network | Free | 2-5 matches per week | — | No account required. Available on the CBS Sports app and Pluto TV. Geo-restricted to the US |
| United Kingdom / Ireland | DAZN | From £14.99/month on a 12-month plan, £119.99/year, or £25.99/month flexible | All 380 matches | — | 8 matches per round exclusive, 2 co-exclusive with TNT Sports |
| United Kingdom (free) | BBC iPlayer / BBC ALBA | Free | 1 match per round (38 across the season) | — | Free account and UK TV licence required. English commentary on iPlayer, Gaelic and English on BBC ALBA |
| Italy | DAZN / Sky Italia | DAZN Full €46.99/month or €36.99/month on a 12-month plan | DAZN: all 380 matches; Sky: select fixtures | — | DAZN Freemium offers up to 5 free matches per season with a free account |
| France | DAZN | €22.99/month on a 12-month plan or €27.99/month flexible | All matches | — | Primary broadcaster |
| Germany | DAZN | From €14.99/month intro, then €24.99/month; €29.99/month flexible | All matches | — | Mobile Pass available at €9.99/month |
| Spain | DAZN | €14.99/month on a 12-month Football Plan | All matches | — | Exclusive rights through 2027 |
| Canada | Fubo | From CA$31.49/month | All matches | Free trial available | Exclusive Serie A streaming in Canada |
| Australia | beIN Sports Connect | AU$15.99/month or AU$159.99/year | Select matches | 1 week free | Price rises to AU$16.99/month from September 1st, 2026 |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | SportyTV | Free | 1 match per week | — | Free-to-air in Nigeria, Ghana, and English and Portuguese-speaking markets. English commentary |
How to watch Serie A from abroad with a VPN
Serie A is free to watch in the UK on BBC iPlayer, which streams one match per round with English commentary. BBC ALBA shows a second weekly match with Gaelic and English co-commentary. Both streams are geo-restricted to UK IP addresses. If you are outside the UK, a VPN can help you access the free broadcast.
- Choose a reliable VPN. We recommend NordVPN for streaming BBC iPlayer. It retained 86% speed in Cybernews testing and reliably unblocks iPlayer from outside the UK.
- Download and install the VPN app on your device.
- Connect to a UK server. This gives you a UK IP address that BBC iPlayer accepts.
- Go to BBC iPlayer and create a free account if you do not have one. A valid UK TV licence is required.
- Find the live Serie A match and start streaming for free.
How to watch Serie A while traveling
Your options depend on where you are, but most major markets have at least one confirmed broadcaster.
United States. Paramount+ is the primary home of Serie A, streaming all 380 matches for $8.99/month with English and Italian audio. Select marquee matches also air on CBS and CBS Sports Network. For a free option, the CBS Sports Golazo Network streams 2-5 matches per week at no cost on the CBS Sports app and Pluto TV, with no account required.
United Kingdom and Ireland. DAZN holds exclusive rights and shows all 380 matches, with 8 per round exclusive and 2 shared with TNT Sports. Pricing starts at £14.99/month on a 12-month plan, £119.99/year, or £25.99/month on a flexible basis. Free coverage is available through BBC iPlayer and BBC ALBA, which split 38 matches across the season at one per round.
Italy. DAZN is the primary domestic broadcaster with all 380 matches on its Full plan at €46.99/month, or €36.99/month with a 12-month commitment. Sky Italia carries select sub-licensed matches. DAZN Italy also runs a "Try and Buy" freemium scheme offering up to 5 matches per season free with a free account. DAZN announces the selected free matches around two weeks in advance, so check dazn.com/it for the current pick.
Canada. Fubo is the exclusive Serie A streaming home in Canada, with plans from CA$31.49/month and a free trial for new subscribers.
Australia. beIN Sports Connect carries Serie A coverage for AU$15.99/month or AU$159.99/year, with a 1-week free trial for new customers. The monthly price rises to AU$16.99 from September 1st, 2026.
Other markets. In France, DAZN costs €22.99/month on a 12-month plan or €27.99/month flexible. In Germany, plans start from €14.99/month on an intro offer, rising to €24.99/month, with a €9.99/month Mobile Pass. In Spain, the DAZN Football Plan is €14.99/month on a 12-month basis. In Sub-Saharan Africa, SportyTV shows one match per week free-to-air with English commentary in Nigeria, Ghana, and other English and Portuguese-speaking markets. AbemaTV streams one free match per matchday in Japan, Digi Sport carries up to 10 matches per matchday in Romania, and CBC Sport shows 1-2 matches per week free in Azerbaijan.
Traveling subscribers. If you already pay for Paramount+, DAZN, or Fubo at home, a VPN can help you access your usual streaming service while abroad. Connect to a server in your home country to get around restrictions.
Why you need a VPN
Serie A rights are divided across more than a dozen broadcasters, and each one geo-blocks its stream outside its home territory. Paramount+ works only in the US, BBC iPlayer only in the UK, and free options like DAZN Italy Freemium and SportyTV accept only local IP addresses.
That creates two common problems. First, if you pay for a subscription at home and travel abroad, your service may block you. A VPN may restore access by giving you an IP address from your home country. Second, if you live in a market with no confirmed broadcaster or limited free coverage, a VPN lets you reach one of the confirmed free international streams, such as BBC iPlayer in the UK or the CBS Sports Golazo Network in the US.
For a full comparison of VPN options, see our guide to the best VPNs for streaming.
Serie A 2026/27 season schedule and key dates
The season runs from August 22nd, 2026, to May 2027, across 38 matchdays and 380 matches.
| Stage | Dates | Notes |
| Season start | August 22nd, 2026 | Opening weekend includes Inter vs Monza |
| First free BBC match | August 23rd, 2026 | Atalanta vs Sassuolo, 7:35 PM BST on BBC ALBA and iPlayer |
| Mid-season | December 2026 to January 2027 | Traditional winter schedule |
| Season end | May 2027 | All 380 matches completed across 38 rounds |
Serie A 2026/27 season preview
Inter Milan begin as clear favorites after winning the league and Coppa Italia double last season. Coach Cristian Chivu's side clinched the Scudetto with three matches to spare and strengthened further this summer with the signings of England defenders John Stones and Djed Spence.
Napoli finished as one of Inter's closest challengers and retain Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, last season's standout performer. Billy Gilmour returns from a knee injury, and the club starts a new chapter under manager Massimiliano Allegri.
Juventus and AC Milan both rebuilt over the summer and remain dangerous on their day. Milan's squad includes England internationals Fikayo Tomori and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
Roma continue to invest in their squad and open the season looking to convert promise into a sustained title challenge.
Elsewhere, Bologna's Lewis Ferguson prepares for his fifth Serie A campaign, Torino's Che Adams leads the line, and Sassuolo feature former Hibernian pair Kieron Bowie and Josh Doig. The league keeps its 20-club format with 38 matchdays, and the bottom three clubs are relegated to Serie B.
Frequently asked questions
How can I watch Serie A if I am traveling abroad?
Start with your direct options. If you subscribe to Paramount+ in the US, DAZN in the UK or Italy, or Fubo in Canada, you can access your account abroad by connecting to a VPN server in your home country. If you do not have a subscription, free streams are available on BBC iPlayer in the UK, the CBS Sports Golazo Network in the US, and SportyTV in Sub-Saharan Africa, all accessible with a VPN.
Where can I watch Serie A for free?
Four confirmed free options exist for 2026/27. BBC iPlayer and BBC ALBA share 38 matches in the UK at one per round. The CBS Sports Golazo Network streams 2-5 matches per week free in the US with no account required. DAZN Italy offers up to 5 matches per season free with a free account. SportyTV shows one match per week free across Sub-Saharan Africa. All four are geo-restricted to their home territories.
What channel is Serie A on in the US?
Paramount+ streams all 380 matches for $8.99/month. Select matches also air on CBS, CBS Sports Network, and the free CBS Sports Golazo Network.
Can I watch Serie A for free in the UK?
Yes. BBC iPlayer streams one match per round free with English commentary, and BBC ALBA shows a second weekly match. You need a free BBC account and a valid UK TV licence.
When does the Serie A 2026/27 season start?
The season starts on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026. Inter Milan begin their title defense at home to Monza, and the first free BBC match is Atalanta vs Sassuolo on Sunday, August 23rd, at 7:35 PM BST.
Can I watch Serie A on my phone or smart TV?
Yes. Paramount+, DAZN, Fubo, and BBC iPlayer all support smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs. The CBS Sports Golazo Network is available on the CBS Sports app and Pluto TV. All recommended VPNs support the same devices.
