France hosts Italy at the Stade de France on Friday, Oct. 2, in a UEFA Nations League Group A1 match that brings together two of Europe’s biggest names. Kickoff is set for 8:45 p.m. CET, which is 2:45 p.m. ET in the US and Canada, 11:45 a.m. PT, 7:45 p.m. BST in the UK and 4:45 a.m. AEST.
For viewers in the US, the match will be available on Fox Sports 1, with streaming options also listed through Fox and Fox One. Fans outside their home region can also use a VPN to access coverage while traveling, with ExpressVPN included among the services referenced for that purpose. In the UK, Prime Video is part of the viewing options.
France looks to keep its perfect start under Zinedine Zidane
The matchup also carries early-season context for France’s new head coach, Zinedine Zidane, who opened the Zidane era with a 1-0 win over Türkiye and followed that up with a 1-0 victory over Belgium on Monday. Those results give France a clean start as it tries to maintain momentum at home.
Italy arrives with a split opening to Group A1. It lost 2-0 to Belgium in its first fixture before beating Türkiye 4-1 on Monday. That rebound gives Italy some confidence, but this is still a difficult road test against the European heavyweights in Paris.
What to know before kickoff
The main questions are straightforward: when France vs. Italy starts, where to watch it in the US, and how both teams have looked so far in the UEFA Nations League. France will try to extend its strong start under Zidane, while Italy looks to build on its win and challenge one of the tournament’s top teams.
For viewers planning ahead, the key details are simple: France vs. Italy is on Friday, Oct. 2, at the Stade de France, with kickoff at 8:45 p.m. CET and 2:45 p.m. ET.
