ViacomCBS today announced that it's been awarded the US rights to the Serie A football (that's soccer, boys and girls) to stream on Paramount Plus starting in August 2021. The agreement features more than 400 club matches in Serie A — Italy's top club league — each season through 2024.
Previously, Serie A was available on ESPN Plus in the United States.
Paramount Plus also will be home to the Coppa Italia (the tournament that puts the top four Italian divisions against each other) and Supercoppa Italiana, which is a winner-take-all match between the Serie A winner and the Coppa Italia winner. Select matches also will be available on linear TV as part of CBS Sports.
“We are building critical mass in soccer," said Jeffrey Gerttula, Executive Vice President and General Manager, CBS Sports Digital. "And the addition of Serie A, Coppa Italia and the Supercoppa Italiana is another major step in the expansion of CBS Sports’ extensive lineup of live soccer coverage on Paramount Plus and across our linear and digital platforms. Showcasing this historic league and some of the world’s biggest clubs is a tremendous opportunity to further grow the sport in the US by delivering first-class coverage to a dedicated and passionate audience.”
Paramount Plus is the new streaming home for all things ViacomCBS. That includes the greater CBS catalog, as well as Paramount Plus original series, which also includes the ever-growing Yellowstone universe.)
You'll also find movies, as well as news, more live sports on Paramount Plus — including regional NFL games — and more.
Paramount Plus Key Info
- What is it? Paramount's streaming service features bags of movies, TV dramas and plenty of original content.
- Is there a free trial? Yes, there's a one-week Paramount Plus free trial, so you can try before you buy.
- How much does it cost in the US? $4.99 (with ads) or $9.99 (ads-free).
- How much does it cost in the UK? £6.99 (there's just one plan).
