How to Watch Serie A in Australia 2026⁄27
beIN Sports holds exclusive Australian broadcasting rights for Serie A throughout the entire 2026⁄27 season, meaning every match — from the opening round to the final day — is available to Australian subscribers. There is no free-to-air option in Australia, but there are several ways to access beIN Sports depending on how you prefer to watch.
Where to Watch Serie A in Australia
All Serie A coverage in Australia flows through beIN Sports. There are four practical ways to access it:
beIN Sports Connect is beIN’s own standalone streaming service and the most direct route. It is available as an app on smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and web browsers, with no pay-TV subscription required.
Amazon Prime Video add-on channel — beIN Sports Connect is available as an add-on channel through Amazon Prime Video. If you already have an Amazon Prime membership, this lets you add beIN Sports directly within the Prime Video interface and manage billing through Amazon.
Fetch TV — beIN Sports is available as a channel package on Fetch TV set-top boxes and devices. This suits viewers who prefer a traditional channel experience bundled with other content.
Foxtel iQ and Hubbl devices — beIN Sports Connect returned to Foxtel iQ and Hubbl devices in July 2025, meaning subscribers on those platforms can access the beIN Sports Connect app directly from their device.
One important note: beIN Sports departed Kayo Sports in 2023. Serie A is not available on Kayo, and there are no indications that arrangement will change during the 2026⁄27 season.
Pricing in Australia
All pricing below is in Australian dollars. Figures are based on available information; always check the provider directly before subscribing as prices can change.
- beIN Sports Connect (standalone): Typically around AU\(15.99 per month or AU\)159.99 per year. The annual plan works out to a meaningful saving compared to paying monthly.
- Amazon Prime Video add-on: The beIN Sports Connect add-on through Amazon Prime Video is typically priced in line with the standalone subscription, though Amazon may bundle or price it slightly differently. Check Amazon’s current add-on channel pricing in the Prime Video store.
- Fetch TV: beIN Sports is available as a paid channel pack on Fetch. Pricing depends on your existing Fetch plan and the specific sports pack selected — check Fetch TV’s website for current bundle costs.
- Foxtel iQ / Hubbl: If you are an existing Foxtel or Hubbl subscriber, check whether beIN Sports Connect is included in your current package or requires an additional add-on fee.
None of these options is free beyond any introductory trial period.
Free or Legal Low-Cost Options in Australia
There is no free-to-air television option for Serie A in Australia in 2026⁄27. However, beIN Sports Connect offers a 7-day free trial for new subscribers, which provides full access to the service — including Serie A — for one week at no cost. This is the only legitimate free access route available.
For low-cost access, the annual beIN Sports Connect plan (typically AU$159.99/yr) reduces the effective monthly cost compared to rolling monthly billing. Existing Amazon Prime members may also find the add-on channel route convenient if they are already paying for Prime.
There are no confirmed free preview windows or catch-up options on any Australian free-to-air broadcaster for the 2026⁄27 season.
Kickoff Times in Australia
Serie A matches are played in Italy and follow Central European Time (CET) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST) in summer. For Australian viewers, this places most matches in the early hours of the morning.
| Kickoff (home) | Sydney | Perth |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 18:00 CET | Sun 04:00 AEDT | Sun 01:00 AWST |
| Sun 18:00 CET | Mon 04:00 AEDT | Mon 01:00 AWST |
Times shift by one hour for fixtures in Aug–early Oct and late Mar–May (British Summer Time).
For most Australian viewers, watching Serie A live means either a very late night or a pre-dawn start. Sydney-based viewers face 4:00 AM Sunday and Monday kickoffs for the standard evening fixtures; Perth viewers are looking at 1:00 AM. The on-demand replay function on beIN Sports Connect is therefore genuinely useful — most subscribers use it to watch matches at a reasonable hour the following morning, avoiding spoilers in the meantime.
Blackout and Availability Rules in Australia
beIN Sports holds nationwide rights in Australia, so there are no domestic regional blackout windows between Australian states or territories. A subscription purchased in Sydney works identically in Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, or Adelaide.
BeIN Sports Connect and associated apps are geo-restricted to Australia. If you travel overseas during the season, access may be blocked or limited depending on the destination country’s rights arrangements. Using a VPN to circumvent geo-restrictions may breach beIN Sports’ terms of service — check the provider’s terms before travelling.
There are no known home-market protection blackout rules in Australia equivalent to those that apply in some other sports competitions. Every Serie A match available on beIN Sports should be accessible to subscribers throughout the country.
Supported Devices and Apps in Australia
beIN Sports Connect supports a wide range of devices typically used by Australian households:
- Smartphones and tablets: iOS (iPhone, iPad) and Android devices via the beIN Sports Connect app from the App Store or Google Play.
- Web browsers: Stream via the beIN Sports Connect website on desktop or laptop computers.
- Smart TVs: Supported on select Samsung and LG smart TV platforms; check the beIN Sports Connect website for current compatibility.
- Apple TV and Android TV: The beIN Sports Connect app is available on Apple TV and Android TV-based devices.
- Amazon Fire TV / Fire Stick: Available via the Amazon Prime Video add-on channel route or directly through the Fire TV app store.
- Fetch TV: Accessible through Fetch TV set-top boxes as a channel package.
- Foxtel iQ and Hubbl: Via the beIN Sports Connect app available on these devices since July 2025.
- Chromecast: Casting is typically supported from the beIN Sports Connect mobile app.
Simultaneous streams and device limits vary by subscription plan — check beIN Sports Connect’s current plan details for the number of screens allowed at one time.
FAQ
- Is Serie A free to watch in Australia?
- There is no free-to-air broadcast of Serie A in Australia. The only legitimate free access is a 7-day free trial offered by beIN Sports Connect to new subscribers. After the trial, a paid subscription is required.
- What time does Serie A kick off in Australia?
- Most Serie A evening fixtures (18:00 CET) kick off at 4:00 AM AEDT in Sydney and 1:00 AM AWST in Perth. Live viewing usually means a very late night or early morning start, so most Australian subscribers use the on-demand replay function to watch matches at a more convenient time.
- Can I stream Serie A without a cable subscription in Australia?
- Yes. beIN Sports Connect is a standalone streaming service that requires no pay-TV or cable subscription. You can subscribe directly at approximately AU$15.99/month or AU$159.99/year and watch on your phone, tablet, computer, or smart TV.
- Is Serie A on Kayo Sports in Australia?
- No. beIN Sports left Kayo Sports in 2023 and Serie A is not available on Kayo for the 2026/27 season. To watch Serie A in Australia you need a beIN Sports subscription through beIN Sports Connect, Amazon Prime Video, Fetch TV, or Foxtel iQ/Hubbl.
- Can I watch Serie A through Amazon Prime Video in Australia?
- Yes. beIN Sports Connect is available as an add-on channel through Amazon Prime Video in Australia. You can add it directly within the Prime Video interface and manage billing through your Amazon account. Check the current add-on price in the Prime Video store, as it may differ slightly from the standalone beIN Sports Connect subscription.