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How To Watch Scotland Vs Italy: TV Channel For Six Nations

Here’s how to watch Scotland Vs Italy in the 2025 Guinness Six Nations, including TV channel and live stream information ahead of Saturday’s game.

Scotland host Italy at Murrayfield in the second match of this year’s Six Nations opening weekend.

Saturday’s game kicks off at 14:15 GMT and follows Friday night’s curtain raiser in Paris, with France hosting Wales.

The round one action concludes with Ireland Vs England on Saturday evening.

Gregor Townsend’s Scotland side have plenty of expectations on them this year.

The Scots are fancied by the best UK rugby betting sites at 1/12 for Saturday’s game. Italy, meanwhile, are 25/1 underdogs.

Read our guide below to find out all the information you need to watch Scotland Vs Italy on TV.

How To Watch Scotland Vs Italy In The UK

Not many major sporting events are free to view these days. But the Guinness Six Nations is one of them – for now at least.

UK viewers can catch every game free of charge, on either BBC or ITV.

Saturday’s Scotland Vs Italy game is live on BBC, with France Vs Wales and Ireland Vs England being shown on ITV.

Scotland Vs Italy TV Channel

The only way to watch Scotland Vs Italy live on TV in the UK is on BBC1.

Pre-match coverage begins at 13:15, followed by kickoff an hour later.

Note: A valid TV license is required to watch live TV in the UK.

Scotland Vs Italy Live Stream

Not everyone can watch the game on TV, and you don’t have to either.

UK viewers can see Scotland Vs Italy on live stream through BBC iPlayer.

Just download the app, login or create a free account if you don’t have one, and then navigate to BBC1.

Note: A valid TV license is required to watch live TV in the UK.

How To Watch Scotland Vs Italy In Other Countries

For those watching this year’s Six Nations overseas, broadcasting rights vary.

Below, we have listed the broadcasters in each of the participating countries.

  • UK – BBC/ITV
  • Ireland – RTÉ/Virgin Media
  • France – France Télévisions
  • Italy – TV8 (Italy games only)

Scotland Vs Italy – Match Info

  • 🏉 FixtureScotland Vs Italy
  • 📅 Date: Saturday, 1 February, 2025
  • 🕛 Kick-off: 14:15 GMT
  • 🏆 Competition: Guinness Six Nations
  • 📺 TV Channel: BBC1
  • 🏟 Venue: Murrayfield, Edinburgh
  • 🎲 Match Odds: Scotland 1/12 | Italy 25/1
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