Where to watch Italy vs. Belgium: TV, streaming, match time, and channel

Where to watch Italy vs. Belgium? The Azzurri return to the pitch on Friday, September 25, 2026, for their debut in the 2026/27 UEFA Nations League. The match against Belgium will be played at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, kicking off at 20:45 PM and will be broadcast free-to-air on Rai 1 , as well as streamed on RaiPlay.

The match represents Italy's first fixture in the new edition of the Nations League and opens a particularly intense schedule for the national team, called upon to play four matches in the space of eleven days.

Where to watch Italy vs. Belgium on TV

Italy-Belgium will be broadcast live on free-to-air TV on Rai 1. Rai's official schedule confirms live coverage from the Stadio Olimpico in Rome starting on the evening of Friday 25 September.

The match will therefore be available for free on digital terrestrial television, without the need for a subscription to a pay-TV platform.

Alberto Rimedio will be providing commentary , with technical commentary by Daniele Adani . Tiziana Alla will be on the sidelines, and interviews will be conducted by Alessandra D'Angiò and Fabrizio Tumbarello. Alessandro Antinelli and Andrea Stramaccioni will be in the studio.

Italy vs. Belgium live streaming: where to watch the match

For those unable to watch the match on television, Italy-Belgium will also be available for streaming on RaiPlay , Rai's official platform.

The match can be followed on computers, smartphones, tablets, and compatible devices via Rai 1's live broadcast on RaiPlay. The official Rai page dedicated to the match confirms the live broadcast of the match.

When is Italy vs. Belgium playing? Date and time.

Italy-Belgium will be played on Friday 25 September 2026 at 20:45.

The appointment is at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome , which will host the Azzurri's first match in the new edition of the Nations League.

Italy-Belgium, in summary:

• Match: Italy-Belgium
• Competition: UEFA Nations League 2026/27
• Order date: Friday September 25 2026
• Working time: 20:45
• Stadium: Olympic in Rome
• Live TV: Rai 1
• streaming: RaiPlay

Italy Belgium, where it is played

The match will be played at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome , chosen to host Italy's home debut in the 2026/27 Nations League.

After the match against Belgium, the Azzurri will face Turkey and France in quick succession. The schedule includes Turkey-Italy on September 28th and France-Italy on October 2nd , before the return match in Italy against Turkey on October 5th.

Italy and Belgium in the Nations League group

Italy have been drawn into Group A1 of the 2026/27 Nations League , alongside Belgium, France and Turkey.

The first-round schedule includes six matches for each national team. The top two teams in each group will advance to the quarterfinals, while the fourth-place team will be relegated to League B. The third-place team will instead play a play-off to stay in League A.

For the Azzurri, the journey will begin against Belgium in Rome and will conclude on November 15, 2026 with the away match against the Red Devils.

Italy vs. Belgium: the match schedule

The match on September 25th will not be the only match between Italy and Belgium in the 2026/27 Nations League. The two teams will face each other again in the return leg, scheduled for November 15th, 2026, at 20:45 PM in Belgium.

The match at the Olimpico therefore represents the first match of the double-header scheduled for the group stage.

Italy vs. Belgium: everything is ready for the debut.

Italy-Belgium is therefore scheduled for Friday, September 25, at 20:45 PM . Those who want to follow the match on television can do so on Rai 1 , while streaming will be available on RaiPlay.

The match officially inaugurates the Azzurri's journey in the 2026/27 Nations League and kicks off a series of four matches concentrated in just eleven days.