How to watch Serie A in the UK and Ireland – who has the rights, where to watch live and when does Serie A start
BT Sport announced they will be the exclusive broadcaster of Serie A in the UK and Ireland – here’s all you need to know about how to watch Serie A in 2021-22.
Serie A kicks off on August 21 as Inter defend their first Scudetto in 11 years but start without successful coach Antonio Conte at the helm. Former Lazio tactician Simone Inzaghi has taken over to continue the rivalry with Juventus, Milan, Atalanta, Napoli, Lazio and Roma at the top of Italian football.
With Max Allegri returning to Juve, Jose Mourinho appointed new Roma and coach Maurizio Sarri taking over at Lazio, a tight race for the top places in the league is in prospect. Milan can continue their evolution under Stefano Pioli by appearing in the Champions League and Atalanta continue to bolster their troops ahead of another year with Gian Piero Gasperini in charge. But don’t forget Luciano Spalletti’s Napoli, who will be ones to watch as well.
Where can I watch Serie A on TV in the UK this season?
Serie A kicks off on August 21 and BT Sport confirmed ‘every single match’ will be shown on their channels, with ‘at least five live games each round’.
Sports Rights Director Rachel Knights said: “We want to provide our customers with the best sport from across the world and the addition of Serie A means viewers will get to follow some of the biggest stars, managers and clubs in world football.”
BT Sport also announced they will have a weekly Serie A show for their viewers in the UK and Ireland with James Richardson as the host.
How many Serie A fixtures will be shown on UK TV in 2021-22?
BT Sport has confirmed that every single Serie A 2021-22 match will be broadcast, with five live games per round, totalling more than 200 live games in the upcoming season.
When do BT Sport have the rights to Serie A in the UK until?
The broadcaster has the rights to show Serie A in the UK and Ireland for at least the next three years. BT Sport announced an exclusive deal that runs until 2024.