This article refers to sports broadcasting contracts in Italy. For a list of broadcasting rights in other countries, see Sports television broadcast contracts.
In Italy, due to the law 8/99, the following sport events must be broadcast for free, even partially or delayed:
Winter and Summer Olympics
all matches of Italy national football team.
final of FIFA World Cup (live compulsory)
final of UEFA European Football Championship (live compulsory)
if Italian teams are involved, semifinals and final of UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League
Six Nations matches involving Italy
semifinals and finals of FIBA World Championship, Waterpolo World Championship, Volleyball World Championship and Rugby World Cup if Italy is involved
Italy GP of F1 and MotoGP
Giro d'Italia
final and semifinal of Davis Cup and Fed Cup if Italian players are involved
World Cycling Championship
Due to their length, Olympics and Giro may be broadcast partially for free.
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