World Cup 2026 TV Schedule — Italy
RAI shows top matches free. Sky Sport Italia covers all 104 games. Check Italian kickoff times.
Time Zone
UTC+2 (CEST)
Channels
4
Good Slots
2 / 4
Best Free
RAI 1 / RAI 2
Italy's World Cup 2026 TV coverage provides excellent access to all matches. RAI (Radiotelevisione italiana), Italy's public broadcaster, shows top fixtures and key rounds on RAI 1 and RAI 2 free-to-air, with RaiPlay streaming available online. Sky Sport Italia (cable/streaming) provides comprehensive coverage of all 104 matches for subscribers. Mediaset (Italia 1, Canale 5) may also carry selected matches. In Italian summer time (CEST, UTC+2), kickoff slots are 18:00, 21:00, midnight and 03:00 — with the evening slots being prime-time for Italian viewers.
World Cup 2026 TV Channels in Italy
✓ Free Options
| Channel | Coverage |
|---|---|
| RAI 1 / RAI 2 | Major matches + key rounds |
| RaiPlay | All RAI broadcast matches |
Paid / Subscription Options
| Channel | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Sky Sport Italia | All 104 matches |
| NOW TV | All Sky Sport matches |
📺 Best option in Italy
Best Free
RAI 1 / RAI 2 + RaiPlay — grandi partite gratis in chiaro
Best Paid / Full Coverage
Sky Sport Italia / NOW — copertura completa di tutte le 104 partite
Match Times in Italy (UTC+2 (CEST))
Group stage matches have four daily kick-off slots.✓ Good = comfortable viewing time.
| UTC | Local Time | Viewing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 UTC | 18:00 CEST | Primo Serale | ✓ Good |
| 19:00 UTC | 21:00 CEST | Prime Time | ✓ Good |
| 22:00 UTC | 00:00 CEST (giorno dopo) | Mezzanotte | Late |
| 01:00 UTC | 03:00 CEST (giorno dopo) | Notte fonda | Late |
Frequently Asked Questions — Italy
Dove vedere i Mondiali 2026 in Italia?▾
A che ora giocano le partite dei Mondiali 2026 in Italia?▾
I Mondiali 2026 sono gratis in Italia?▾
Quando è la finale dei Mondiali 2026 in Italia?▾
Si può vedere i Mondiali 2026 su RaiPlay?▾
Sky Sport mostra tutte le partite dei Mondiali 2026?▾
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