- Pope Francis tragically passed away aged 88 on Easter Monday
- Italian government has announced a five-day mourning period
- Serie A to postpone Saturday's fixtures due to funeral
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Getty/GOALPope Francis funeral: Serie A matches postponed as Italian government announces five-day period of mourning
Spanish Coverage
Peacock
✅ Starting with the 2026/27 season, NBCUniversal holds the exclusive US Spanish-language rights to the league, replacing previous Spanish-language rights holders.
✅ Every single Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Supercoppa match is broadcast with dedicated Spanish commentary, streaming live on Peacock.
✅ Integrates the Italian league into NBC’s massive existing soccer portfolio, allowing bilingual viewers to watch the Premier League, Liga MX, and Serie A within the same digital ecosystem.
Monthly from$7.99
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Fubo
✅ Carries local CBS stations, CBS Sports Network, Telemundo, and Universo, giving you access to both the English and Spanish linear television broadcasts for Serie A.
✅ Offers a fully-featured 5-day free trial, allowing you to stream live weekend matches, use the DVR, and test the interface before committing to a paid subscription.
✅ Allows you to record games while you're away or asleep and stream them on your own schedule across unlimited screens on your home network.
Monthly from$32.99
Total Access
Paramount+
✅ Serves as the undisputed primary home for Serie A in the US, streaming all 380 league fixtures live and on-demand.
✅ Gives fans the choice to watch matches with either the dedicated CBS English-language studio team or the authentic, original Italian-language broadcast audio.
✅ Packages the complete Italian domestic calendar (including the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa) right next to their exclusive English-language coverage of the UEFA Champions League and Europa League.
Monthly from$7.99
Spanish Coverage
Peacock
✅ Starting with the 2026/27 season, NBCUniversal holds the exclusive US Spanish-language rights to the league, replacing previous Spanish-language rights holders.
✅ Every single Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Supercoppa match is broadcast with dedicated Spanish commentary, streaming live on Peacock.
✅ Integrates the Italian league into NBC’s massive existing soccer portfolio, allowing bilingual viewers to watch the Premier League, Liga MX, and Serie A within the same digital ecosystem.
Monthly from$7.99
Cabe Replacement
Fubo
✅ Carries local CBS stations, CBS Sports Network, Telemundo, and Universo, giving you access to both the English and Spanish linear television broadcasts for Serie A.
✅ Offers a fully-featured 5-day free trial, allowing you to stream live weekend matches, use the DVR, and test the interface before committing to a paid subscription.
✅ Allows you to record games while you're away or asleep and stream them on your own schedule across unlimited screens on your home network.
Monthly from$32.99
Total Access
Paramount+
✅ Serves as the undisputed primary home for Serie A in the US, streaming all 380 league fixtures live and on-demand.
✅ Gives fans the choice to watch matches with either the dedicated CBS English-language studio team or the authentic, original Italian-language broadcast audio.
✅ Packages the complete Italian domestic calendar (including the Coppa Italia and Supercoppa) right next to their exclusive English-language coverage of the UEFA Champions League and Europa League.
Monthly from$7.99
Spanish Coverage
Peacock
✅ Starting with the 2026/27 season, NBCUniversal holds the exclusive US Spanish-language rights to the league, replacing previous Spanish-language rights holders.
✅ Every single Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Supercoppa match is broadcast with dedicated Spanish commentary, streaming live on Peacock.
✅ Integrates the Italian league into NBC’s massive existing soccer portfolio, allowing bilingual viewers to watch the Premier League, Liga MX, and Serie A within the same digital ecosystem.
Monthly from$7.99
AFPTHE BIGGER PICTURE
According to ANSA (h/t FC Inter News), who quoted anonymous government sources, the Council of Ministers has decided on a five-day mourning period in memory of the late Pope Francis. Per Nello Musumeci, Minister for Civil Protection, the league will be postponed for Saturday, as the funeral for Pope Francis will be held on the day (April 26) at 10 AM CEST.
GOALWHAT NEXT FOR SERIE A?
As things stand, Inter and Napoli are leading a two-horse race at the top of the Serie A table. Both teams are currently level on 71 points, with the Nerazzurri occupying top spot because of a higher goal difference.
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