RaiPlay: free sport
Quick answer: RaiPlay streams Rai's sport for free, with registration and geographic limits. It covers protected events, Olympic sport and some of the football that Rai shows free to air. It does not carry the whole Serie A season or the European club competitions, which sit on pay platforms. Registration is free and some content requires you to be in Italy.
What is RaiPlay
RaiPlay is the platform of the Italian public broadcaster. It brings together Rai's live streams and on-demand catalogue, including the sport the channel shows free to air. It is free with registration and restricted to Italy for rights reasons.
It covers protected events, Olympic sport and some football matches that Rai retains under agreement with the rights holders. It does not cover the whole of Serie A.
What it shows for free
RaiPlay content
What it doesn't cover
The whole of Serie A and the European club competitions are on pay platforms. Rai shows some matches and highlights, but does not let you follow an entire season.
How to use it
Registration is free. The platform is available in a browser and in apps for mobile phones and televisions. Some content requires you to be in Italy.
Frequently asked questions
Is RaiPlay free?
Yes, with free registration. Some broadcasts are restricted to Italy for rights reasons.
What sport does RaiPlay show?
Protected events, Olympic sport, some Serie A matches and highlights. The whole of Serie A is not included.
Do I need to register?
Yes, for most content. Registration is free.
Can I watch it from abroad?
Much content is geoblocked. A VPN does not grant rights and may breach the terms of service.
Does it have a Smart TV app?
Yes, RaiPlay is available on the main television platforms and on mobile.
Does it show Serie A?
Some matches and highlights, not the full season.