How to Watch Serie A in the USA: TV Channels, Times & Tips
The complete guide for American fans: which US channels broadcast Serie A, typical kick-off times in ET and PT, and the best Italian football viewing windows.
Which channels show Serie A in the US?
Paramount+ holds the primary US broadcast rights to Serie A and streams every match live. Selected headline fixtures also air on CBS and CBS Sports Network — the free-to-air and basic cable channels. CBS Sports Golazo Network streams some Serie A content free of charge. A Paramount+ Essential subscription ($5.99/month) gives access to the full Serie A schedule, including all Inter Milan, Juventus and AC Milan games.
Serie A kick-off times for US fans
Serie A fixtures are spread across Saturday and Sunday with late-evening slots being the Italian norm. The flagship Saturday 20:45 CET match is 14:45 ET / 11:45 PT — ideal US weekend afternoon viewing. An 18:00 CET Saturday game is 12:00 ET / 09:00 PT. The Sunday 12:30 CET early game is 06:30 ET / 03:30 PT (very early for West Coast fans). The Sunday 20:45 CET headline game is 14:45 ET / 11:45 PT — a perfect Sunday afternoon slot for the East Coast.
The best Serie A time slot for US viewers
The 20:45 CET Saturday and Sunday prime-time slots are Serie A's best offering for American fans. At 14:45 ET on a weekend afternoon, these matches slot naturally into a US sports-watching routine alongside NFL and NBA. The Derby della Madonnina (Inter vs AC Milan) and Derby d'Italia (Inter vs Juventus) are regularly allocated these slots and draw large US streaming audiences.
Italy's three giants and why US fans follow them
Inter Milan (36 Serie A titles), Juventus (36 titles) and AC Milan (19 titles, 7 European Cups) are among the most globally supported clubs. The arrival of players like Marcus Thuram, Romelu Lukaku and Federico Chiesa has given Serie A a strong connection to the US market. Napoli — who stunned Italy with their 2022/23 Scudetto win — have a passionate following among Italian-American communities.
Tips for watching Serie A from the US
Saturday and Sunday afternoons are the sweet spot. Set calendar alerts for the 20:45 CET headline games — they reliably fall at 14:45 ET. Use MatchMate's kickoff converter for any specific Serie A fixture. If you are following Champions League (Tuesday/Wednesday) and want to track Roma, Napoli, Lazio or Atalanta in the Europa League, those Thursday 21:00 CET games are 15:00 ET.
Written by the MatchMate editorial team
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Serie A start in the US?
The flagship Serie A slot (20:45 CET) is 14:45 ET / 11:45 PT on weekends. An 18:00 CET game is 12:00 ET / 09:00 PT.
Where can I watch Serie A in the US?
Paramount+ streams every Serie A match. Selected games also air on CBS and CBS Sports Network.
Is Serie A free to watch in the US?
Some matches air on CBS Sports Golazo Network for free. Full access requires Paramount+ ($5.99/month).
What time is the Derby d'Italia (Inter vs Juventus) in the US?
A 20:45 CET Derby d'Italia kick-off is 14:45 ET / 11:45 PT — prime Saturday or Sunday afternoon viewing.
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