How to Watch Serie A in the UK 2026⁄27
Serie A is fully covered in the United Kingdom for the 2026⁄27 season, with DAZN holding the lead rights and TNT Sports adding a supplementary package. Here is everything you need to know to follow Italian football from the UK — broadcaster by broadcaster, price by price, and device by device.
Where to Watch Serie A in the United Kingdom
DAZN — Lead Rights Holder
DAZN is the primary broadcaster of Serie A in the UK for 2026⁄27, streaming all 380 league matches across the season. That means every round, every club, every fixture — available through the DAZN app or website. DAZN holds this exclusivity for the vast majority of the season’s content, making it the essential subscription for any UK fan wanting comprehensive coverage.
TNT Sports via HBO Max — Select Matches
TNT Sports holds a smaller, non-exclusive package of select Serie A matches in the UK. Importantly, TNT Sports’ streaming home is now HBO Max — which replaced discovery+ as the platform for TNT Sports content from 26 March 2026. If you already subscribe to HBO Max for other content, Serie A fixtures within the TNT Sports package are accessible there without needing a separate app. Note that TNT Sports’ Serie A coverage is a curated selection rather than the full fixture list.
No Free-to-Air Broadcast
There is no traditional free-to-air broadcaster carrying Serie A in the UK for 2026⁄27. You will need at least one paid subscription, or use the free match option detailed in the next section, to watch the league.
Pricing in the United Kingdom
All prices are in pounds sterling (£) and are based on the best available information at the time of writing. Always check the provider’s website directly before subscribing, as prices can change.
DAZN
– Annual plan: typically from around £15/month (billed annually, so you pay upfront for the year)
– Monthly rolling plan: typically around £26/month (no long-term commitment)
The annual plan represents a significant saving for fans who intend to follow Serie A throughout the full season, from the opening round in August through to the final day in May.
TNT Sports via HBO Max
– HBO Max subscription with TNT Sports access: typically around £30.99/month
HBO Max’s pricing may vary depending on whether you subscribe directly or through a third-party bundle (for example, via a broadband or TV provider). Check the HBO Max website for the current structure before signing up.
Free and Low-Cost Options in the United Kingdom
While there is no free-to-air Serie A coverage in the UK, DAZN does offer a genuinely free option within its platform.
DAZN Free Match of the Week
DAZN makes one Serie A match available to watch each week with a free DAZN account. You do not need a paid subscription to access this. Simply create a free account on the DAZN website or app, and the designated free match will be accessible in your account without entering payment details. This is useful for casual viewers who want to follow the league without committing to a monthly fee, though you will be limited to one match per round rather than the full schedule.
For those who want broader access but at the lowest ongoing cost, the DAZN annual plan at around £15/month (paid upfront) is the most economical route to the full 380-match catalogue.
Kickoff Times in the United Kingdom
Serie A fixtures are played in Italy, which operates on Central European Time (CET) in winter and Central European Summer Time (CEST) in summer. UK viewers watch in GMT (winter) or BST — British Summer Time (summer), which runs from late March to late October.
| Kickoff (home) | London |
|---|---|
| Sat 18:00 CET | 17:00 GMT |
| Sun 18:00 CET | 17:00 GMT |
Times shift by one hour for fixtures in Aug–early Oct and late Mar–May (British Summer Time).
The bulk of Serie A’s prime-time Saturday and Sunday fixtures land at 17:00 local time in London during GMT months — a convenient early-evening slot. However, Serie A also schedules matches at lunchtime and late evening in Italy. A 12:30 CET lunchtime kick-off arrives at 11:30 GMT in the UK — manageable on a weekend — while a 20:45 CET evening kick-off becomes 19:45 GMT, again reasonable. The occasional 20:45 CEST fixture during summer (pre-season and early season) lands at 19:45 BST, which remains a sensible viewing time for most UK fans.
Blackout and Availability Rules in the United Kingdom
There are no Serie A-specific domestic blackout windows in the UK equivalent to, for example, the 15:00 Saturday blackout that applies to Premier League coverage. Italian football does not carry the same domestic broadcasting restrictions for UK audiences.
However, geo-blocking applies normally: DAZN and HBO Max are licensed for UK territory, and their content libraries are region-specific. If you travel outside the UK, you may find that Serie A content becomes unavailable or restricted depending on the local rights in your destination country.
Regarding VPNs: using a VPN to access DAZN from outside the UK — or to access another country’s DAZN library from within the UK — is against DAZN’s terms of service. DAZN actively detects and blocks VPN traffic. Any attempt to use a VPN to circumvent geo-restrictions risks account suspension. Stick to your legitimate UK subscription when in the country.
If you travel within the UK — including Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and England — your DAZN or HBO Max subscription works without restriction.
Supported Devices and Apps in the United Kingdom
DAZN
The DAZN app is available on a wide range of devices commonly used in UK households. You can access it via:
- Smart TVs — Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Android TV, and Amazon Fire TV platforms
- Streaming sticks and boxes — Amazon Fire TV Stick, Chromecast (cast from mobile), Apple TV
- Games consoles — PlayStation and Xbox
- Mobile and tablet — iOS (iPhone and iPad) and Android devices
- Web browser — via dazn.com on desktop or laptop
DAZN allows simultaneous streams on multiple devices, though the exact number permitted per plan should be confirmed with the provider at sign-up, as this can vary by subscription tier.
TNT Sports via HBO Max
HBO Max is accessible in the UK through:
- Smart TVs and streaming devices — Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, and selected smart TV platforms
- Mobile and tablet — iOS and Android apps
- Web browser — via the HBO Max website
- TV provider bundles — HBO Max may be accessible through certain broadband or pay-TV providers in the UK; check your current provider for bundle availability
For the smoothest experience on either platform, a stable broadband connection is recommended. Both DAZN and HBO Max adjust stream quality based on your available bandwidth.
FAQ
- Is Serie A free to watch in the UK?
- There is no free-to-air Serie A coverage in the UK, but DAZN offers one free Serie A match per week with a free DAZN account — no paid subscription required. Beyond that, you need either a DAZN subscription (from around £15/month on an annual plan) or HBO Max for the TNT Sports package (around £30.99/month).
- What time does Serie A kick off in the UK?
- Most prime-time Serie A fixtures kick off at 17:00 GMT (or 18:00 BST during British Summer Time) when the Italian schedule shows an 18:00 CET start. Lunchtime games (12:30 CET) arrive at 11:30 in the UK, and late evening matches (20:45 CET) land at 19:45 in the UK. Times shift by one hour during British Summer Time, which runs roughly late March to late October.
- Can I stream Serie A without a cable TV subscription in the UK?
- Yes. Both DAZN and HBO Max (for TNT Sports) are streaming-only services — you do not need a traditional cable or satellite TV package. A broadband internet connection and either a browser or a supported app device is all that is required.
- Does DAZN show all Serie A matches in the UK?
- Yes. DAZN is the lead UK rights holder for 2026/27 and streams all 380 Serie A matches across the season. TNT Sports (via HBO Max) carries a smaller, non-exclusive selection of matches alongside DAZN.
- Can I use a VPN to watch Serie A in the UK?
- Using a VPN to access DAZN or HBO Max content outside your licensed territory is against both services' terms of use, and DAZN actively blocks VPN connections. Within the UK, both services work normally on your UK subscription without any VPN. If you travel abroad, check each service's terms for temporary travel provisions rather than attempting a VPN workaround.