The Great Serie A Broadcast Ballet: Your Guide to Matchdays 7-12 on DAZN and Sky

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The modern football fan`s journey often involves more than just cheering for their team; it`s a strategic navigation of broadcast schedules and subscription services. As the Serie A season progresses, matchdays 7 through 12 present a fascinating case study in this evolving digital landscape, with DAZN firmly establishing its dominance while Sky maintains a crucial co-exclusive foothold.

The Shifting Tides of Calcio Coverage

Remember a time when tuning into a football match was as simple as finding the right channel on your cable TV? Ah, nostalgia. Today, the beautiful game, particularly Italy`s top-tier Serie A, is a testament to the digital revolution. The Lega Serie A has recently unveiled the highly anticipated fixtures and their corresponding broadcast allocations for the 7th to 12th matchdays, offering a crystal-clear, albeit sometimes complex, roadmap for fans.

DAZN, the streaming giant, has become the primary destination for Italian football, securing exclusive rights to the vast majority of matches. This isn`t merely a business decision; it reflects a broader industry shift towards on-demand, internet-delivered content. For many, DAZN is now synonymous with Serie A.

Sky`s Enduring Presence: The Co-Exclusive Niche

Yet, the story isn`t entirely one-sided. Sky, a long-standing titan in sports broadcasting, continues to play a significant role. While DAZN holds the lion`s share, Sky retains co-exclusive rights to several key fixtures each round. This means that a handful of matches, often involving top clubs or critical clashes, can be enjoyed on both platforms. This arrangement, for some, is a welcome redundancy, ensuring options. For others, it`s a subtle reminder of the fragmented nature of modern sports consumption – the need for potentially two subscriptions to catch every moment.

A Crucial Stretch: Matchdays 7-12 Unpacked

This particular block of fixtures, from mid-October to late November 2025, promises to be pivotal. Early season form will be tested, title contenders will begin to emerge, and relegation battles will intensify. Let`s delve into some highlights and understand the viewing landscape:

Matchday 7 (October 18-20, 2025): A Weekend of Early Clashes

The 7th round kicks off with several DAZN exclusives, including Lecce-Sassuolo and Torino-Napoli on Saturday. The first major co-exclusive clash arrives promptly on Saturday evening: Roma-Inter, a fixture guaranteed to draw eyeballs, available on both DAZN and Sky. Sunday offers another dual-platform spectacle with Atalanta-Lazio, ensuring fans have choices for this potentially high-scoring affair. Milan-Fiorentina on Sunday evening, however, is a DAZN exclusive – a key note for Rossoneri fans.

Matchday 8 (October 24-26, 2025): Midweek Mayhem and Weekend Wonders

Friday evening brings a co-exclusive treat with Milan-Pisa. Saturday sees DAZN taking charge of Parma-Como and Udinese-Lecce, before a blockbuster Napoli-Inter clash, exclusively on DAZN. Lazio-Juventus on Sunday evening closes the round, also a DAZN exclusive, promising a thrilling end to the weekend for Old Lady and Biancocelesti supporters.

Matchday 9 (October 28-30, 2025): Midweek Madness Continues

A compact midweek schedule features several DAZN exclusives. Key co-exclusive matches include Roma-Parma and Inter-Fiorentina on Wednesday, offering viewers flexibility for these important encounters. Pisa-Lazio on Thursday also enjoys co-exclusive status.

Matchday 10 (November 1-3, 2025): The Start of a New Month

The first weekend of November brings more action. Cremonese-Juventus on Saturday night is a co-exclusive fixture, a lifeline for those who prefer Sky. Milan-Roma on Sunday evening is exclusively on DAZN, a significant encounter for two of Italy`s biggest clubs. Lazio-Cagliari on Monday closes the round with co-exclusive coverage.

Matchday 11 (November 7-9, 2025): Derby della Mole and More

A crucial weekend features the Derby della Mole, Juventus-Torino, on Saturday, exclusively on DAZN. Parma-Milan also on Saturday, is co-exclusive. Roma-Udinese on Sunday is another shared broadcast, while Inter-Lazio on Sunday evening is a DAZN exclusive – a potentially monumental clash with title implications.

Matchday 12 (November 22-24, 2025): Nearing the Winter Break

As the season approaches the winter break, matchday 12 delivers some monumental clashes. Fiorentina-Juventus on Saturday is a DAZN exclusive. Napoli-Atalanta on Saturday night is co-exclusive, a treat for tactical aficionados. The Derby della Madonnina, Inter-Milan, on Sunday evening, is a DAZN exclusive – a match that will undoubtedly dominate headlines and viewership. Torino-Como on Monday evening offers a co-exclusive option.

The Fan`s Perspective: A Double-Edged Sword

For the ardent Serie A follower, this dual-platform reality presents a unique challenge. On one hand, the ubiquity of DAZN means access to nearly every game, often with high-quality streaming and additional features. On the other, the retention of some premium fixtures by Sky, albeit in a co-exclusive capacity, means that a truly comprehensive viewing experience often necessitates subscribing to both services. It`s a pragmatic solution for broadcasters, but an added expense for the consumer.

The future of sports broadcasting remains dynamic. For now, Italian football fans are tasked with mastering the art of the broadcast schedule, ensuring they don`t miss a single moment of the captivating drama that only Serie A can deliver. So, check your subscriptions, mark your calendars, and prepare for a fascinating stretch of calcio. The beautiful game, after all, waits for no one – nor does its broadcast schedule.

Gareth Pemberton
Gareth Pemberton

Gareth Pemberton, 37, a dedicated sports journalist from London. Known for his comprehensive coverage of grassroots football and its connection to the professional game.

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