The Switzerland vs Italy live stream provides as intriguing a match up as you're likely to get to kick off the last 16 matches at Euro 2024. The neigbors met in the group stage three years ago – a customary win for the Azzurri – but this knockout game could be anyone's.
The Swiss have a legendarily poor record in knockout soccer – since 1938, the Nati have won just once in post-group stage matches, a penalty shootout defeat of favorites France at Euro 2020. They were an injury-time equalizer away from topping Group A after Dan Ndoye gave Murat Yakin's side the lead and have looked impressive, especially with captain Granit Xhaka continuing his form after a stellar Bayer Leverkusen season.
Italy didn't know it at the time, but without Mattia Zaccagni's superb equalizer with the last kick of the game against Croatia, the defending champions would be out. It's been a nervy tournament for the Azzurri but their excellent record against Switzerland – unbeaten in 11 games dating back to 1993 – may yet spark Luciano Spalletti's side into life.
That being said, two of those games included draws with the Swiss which ultimately resulted in Italy failing to qualifying for the last World Cup. Old wounds will be laid bare. Worse still, impressive center-back Riccardo Calafiori – who set up that Zaccagni goal – is suspended. Switzerland, meanwhile will look to fit-again Breel Embolo to lead their line.
The teams are in and Switzerland make one change from their 1-1 draw with Germany, as Ruben Vargas comes in for the suspended Silvan Widmer. That means Fabian Rieder will drop back as a right-wing-back and Vargas deployed with Dan Ndoye behind Breel Embolo up front. Manuel Akanji starts at the heart of a back three, with Xhaka captain.
Italy make six changes as Stephan El Shaarawy, Gianluca Scamacca, Federico Chiesa, Bryan Cristante, Nicolo Fagioli and Gianluca Mancini all come into Luciano Spalletti's much-changed side. Nicolo Barella, Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Alessandro Bastoni, plus captain Gianluigi Donnarumma, keep their places but Jorginho, Mateo Retegui and Lorenzo Pellegrini are among the names to drop to the bench.
Switzerland vs Italy Live Stream Quick Guide
Key Details
- Date: Saturday, June 29
- Kick-off time: 12pm ET / 5pm BST
Best free stream
- BBC iPlayer (U.K.)
- Use NordVPN to watch from anywhere
FREE Switzerland vs Italy live stream broadcasters
You can watch Switzerland vs Italy for free with English language commentary on BBC in the UK, RTÉ in Ireland and on TVNZ in New Zealand.
- BBC iPlayer – UK
- RTÉ – Ireland
- TVNZ Plus – New Zealand
Other, non-English language Switzerland vs Italy free streams can be found on ARD or ZDF (Germany), NOS (Netherlands), TF1 or M6 (France), RTVE (Spain), RAI (Italy), RTBF or VRT (Belgium), RTP (Portugal) and ORF or Servus (Austria).
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How to watch Switzerland vs Italy live stream in the US
The Switzerland vs Italy live stream is on FS1 in the USA.
Coverage of the knockout stages of the 2024 Euros is split between FOX and FS1 in the US.
If you're looking to pick up FOX or FS1, and you don't have cable, then a cable-replacement service will give you instant access. The ones we like best are Sling and Fubo.
Official Switzerland vs Italy broadcasters by region
Americas
- Canada
TSN (English commentary) and TVA (French commentary) have the rights to show this match in Canada, and all of Euro 2024.
- Latin America
It's ESPN that has the TV rights to this match and all of Euro 2024 in Central and South America. The significant exception here is that Globo will air the Euros in Brazil.
Asia
- India
You can watch all Euro 2024 games on Sony Six in India.
- South Korea
In South Korea, you'll need CJ Media to watch Euro 2024 matches.
- China
CCTV and iQIYI are the official Euro 2024 broadcasters in China.
- Japan
You can watch the Euro 2024 final on WOWOW in Japan.
- Singapore
Football fans in Singapore can watch Euro 2024 on SPOTV and MediaCorp.
- Rest of Asia
BeIN Sports has the rights to broadcast Euro 2024 in the MENA areas of Asia.
Oceania
- Australia
Optus Sport will show all Euro 2024 matches in Australia.
Africa
SuperSport South Africa, BeIN Sport, New World TV and SportyTV Nigeria are the major Euro 2024 broadcasters across Africa.
Can I watch Switzerland vs Italy for free?
Check your local broadcaster above but people in the UK, New Zealand and most of Europe can watch all Euro 2024 matches for free.
Remember that, if you're traveling away from home, you can use a VPN to watch Euro 2024 free from abroad.
What time does Switzerland vs Italy start?
Switzerland vs Italy starts at 6pm local time (Germany) on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
Here are the Switzerland vs Italy kickoff times around the world:
- USA – 12pm ET / 9am PT
- UK – 5pm BST
- Mexico – 10am CST
- Brazil – 1pm BRT
- Central Europe – 6pm CET
- South Africa – 6pm SAST
- India – 9.30pm IST
- Singapore – 12am SGT (Sunday, June 30)
- Australia – 2am AEST (Sunday, June 30)
- New Zealand – 4am NZST (Sunday, June 30)
Can I watch the match on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or through your phone's browser.
You can also stay up-to-date with UEFA's official Euro 2024 social media channels on X/Twitter (@EURO2024) and Instagram (@euro2024).
