DAZN Secures Serie A Broadcast Rights in UK & Ireland for 2025-26
So here's something football fans—especially Serie A followers in the UK and Ireland—will want to hear: DAZN has officially secured the broadcasting rights for the 2025-26 Serie A season in the UK and Ireland. This might sound like a technical update, but it actually addresses a long-standing problem fans have faced for years—how to consistently and affordably watch Italian top-flight football.
Until now, there’s been no single, cohesive platform for watching Serie A matches in these regions. Last season, for example, TNT Sports had the rights to broadcast ten games per round, while OneFootball streamed matches online. But the experience wasn’t exactly smooth. Fans often complained about technical glitches, inconsistent match availability, and confusing subscription structures. Worse still, rights were often secured late—sometimes just days before the season kicked off—leaving supporters in limbo.
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That all changes now. DAZN’s announcement brings a level of clarity and convenience we haven't seen in a while. From next season, DAZN will be the official home of Serie A in both the UK & Ireland. That means fans will finally have a single platform to catch all the action—except for matches that fall under the UK’s longstanding Saturday 3 PM blackout rule, of course. Those games still can’t be shown live due to a rule aimed at protecting attendance in lower-league matches.
Now, this deal isn’t a multi-year commitment just yet. For now, it only covers the 2025-26 season. But still, it’s a welcome change. Fans have been craving consistency, and this move offers just that. Plus, there’s a bit of extra incentive to tune in—Milan, under Max Allegri, is gearing up for a potential comeback season, and if they hit their stride, this could be a campaign to remember.
As for pricing, reactions have been mixed. DAZN is offering a few different plans, from a flexible monthly pass at £24.99 to an annual saver option at £119.99. For many, this might feel like another bill—but considering the poor alternatives from the past season, plenty are happy to pay if it means quality and reliability.
Sure, there are still some open questions—like whether matches affected by the blackout will be replayed later or if we’ll have access to full replays, something OneFootball was criticized for lacking. But for now, DAZN’s acquisition is being seen as a major step forward.
In a football world where broadcasting rights can often feel like a chaotic mess, this is a win for fans. Let’s hope it’s a sign of more organized, fan-friendly coverage going forward.
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