How to Watch the Milan Derby: Channels, Kickoff Time and What Is at Stake

AC Milan host Inter on Saturday, Oct. 31, in the first Derby della Madonnina of the 2026-27 Serie A season, with kickoff at 3:45 p.m. ET at San Siro. The match is free to watch on several channels in the U.S. and U.K., according to What Hi-Fi? and Bolavip.

Both teams arrive hurting. What Hi-Fi? described an injury crisis on each side, and the derby comes at a point when Inter lead the table and Milan are trying to recover from a heavy midweek loss.

What is at stake in the Milan derby

Bolavip reported that Inter sit at the top of Serie A with 25 points, while Milan are fifth with 18. A home win would cut the gap to four points. An Inter victory could stretch their lead over their city rivals to 10.

Inter beat Venezia 2-0 on Wednesday, Oct. 28, according to Bolavip, extending their winning streak in the league to four matches and keeping them level on points with leaders Lazio. What Hi-Fi? noted that the win over Venezia, the bottom club, was helped by a pair of own goals. The outlet also said Inter needed a stoppage-time goal to beat Fiorentina the previous weekend.

Milan lost 4-2 at home to Bologna in midweek, according to both outlets. Bolavip said Ruben Amorim's side led before conceding three goals after halftime, ending a four-match unbeaten run in the league. What Hi-Fi? said the result pushed Milan out of the top four.

History offers Milan some comfort. What Hi-Fi? reported that they have not finished above Inter in the league since 2021/22, but they are unbeaten in seven consecutive derbies and have won the last three.

Team news: who is playing and who is out

What Hi-Fi? reported that Adrien Rabiot, Milan's top scorer, has returned earlier than expected and starts. Christian Pulisic also starts, as does 41-year-old Luka Modric. Alphadjo Cisse, the 20-year-old who scored twice against Bologna, is on the bench, the outlet said. Goncalo Ramos leads the line. What Hi-Fi? said Ramos and Omari Hutchinson have only three league goals between them.

For Inter, Lautaro Martinez is the most prominent absentee, according to What Hi-Fi?. Marcus Thuram starts up front. Coach Cristian Chivu played him for the full 90 minutes against Venezia, which What Hi-Fi? read as a sign that Pio Esposito is still short of match fitness. Esposito is among the substitutes.

Bolavip published predicted lineups for both clubs that differ in places from the team sheets What Hi-Fi? reported, so the starting elevens are best confirmed from the official announcements.

Why it matters for fans: where and when to watch

Kickoff is 3:45 p.m. ET, which Bolavip lists as 2:45 p.m. CT, 1:45 p.m. MT and 12:45 p.m. PT. It is Serie A Matchday 10.

• United States: What Hi-Fi? said the match is on the free CBS Sports Golazo Network and on Paramount+, which starts at $8.99 a month or $89.99 a year. Bolavip also listed Fubo, Peacock and Telemundo. It said viewers may be able to use Fubo's five-day free trial, provided an eligible offer is available and the chosen plan includes Telemundo.
• United Kingdom: The match is free-to-air on BBC Two and streams on BBC iPlayer, according to What Hi-Fi?. Signing up to iPlayer requires an email address, date of birth and U.K. postcode, plus confirmation of a TV license. DAZN is also showing it.
• Australia: beIN Sports 2 has the game, with streaming through beIN Sports Connect, What Hi-Fi? reported. A subscription costs AU$16.99 a month or AU$169.99 a year, and beIN is also sold as a Prime Video add-on at AU$16.99 a month.

What Hi-Fi? added that streaming platforms typically block access when they detect a viewer abroad, and that some fans use VPN services to get around that. The outlet says it covers VPNs only for lawful uses and subject to each service's terms.

Around Prague, based on reporting by What Hi-Fi?, Bolavip US