Sports streamer DAZN has renewed its Serie A rights in the United Kingdom and Ireland for the 2026-27 season.
During each round of fixtures of Italy's top football competition, seven Serie A matches will be available exclusively on DAZN.
DAZN's football content offering in the UK&I includes free access to FIFA+; National League, National League North, and live National League South games as well as highlights from leading European leagues.
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The streamer is Serie A’s largest partner across multiple markets, including in Italy. DAZN recently announced the renewal of its exclusive Serie A rights in France, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland through to the end of the 2028-29 season.
Serie A matches are available to DAZN users in the UK&I through its DAZN Standard plan from £15.99/month in the UK and € equivalent in Ireland, and the DAZN Ultimate plan from £24.99/month in the UK and € equivalent in Ireland.
Shay Segev, CEO of DAZN Group, said: "Serie A is one of the world's great football competitions, with a passionate fanbase and a rich football heritage. We are delighted to continue our partnership with Lega Serie A and to bring every match to fans across the UK and Ireland for the 2026-27 season. DAZN is proud to be Serie A's largest partner both in Italy and internationally, reflecting the depth of our commitment to the league and our shared ambition to expand its global audience.”
Football governing body FIFA and sports streamer DAZN recently launched FIFA+ exclusively on DAZN. Discover more here.
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