Perth’s Italian football extravaganza will be broadcast live and free on Channel 7 as part of a major TV deal that will see the game also viewed around the world.
Seven will bring AC Milan, Inter, Juventus and Palermo to viewers across the country from Wednesday August 5 to Tuesday, August 11 on Seven and 7plus.
Presenter Ryan Daniels will host Seven’s coverage of the Milan Derby between Inter and AC Milan, plus Juventus v Palermo.
“I couldn’t be more excited to be part of this incredible event for WA. These world football giants coming to our city, our beautiful stadium, will be an occasion to remember,” Daniels said.
“At Channel Seven we take great pride in bringing the magic of sport to our viewers in a professional, comprehensive and exciting manner — these matches will be must-watch television.”
Broadcasters across Europe, Asia, South America, Africa and the Middle East are expected to bring the matches to more than 500 million viewers across 20 countries globally.
Partners including UOL in Brazil, L’Équipe in France, RTL in Belgium, Qiujing in China and DAZN in Japan will broadcast the games internationally.
The broadcast deal will see Perth showcased to millions of football supporters across the globe and allow West Aussies the opportunity to see Italian football’s biggest clubs and rivalries live.
Tickets to game are on sale through Ticketmaster, with prices starting from $49.80 with more than half of all tickets costing less than $100.
Optus Stadium’s AC Milan v Inter Milan match on August 5 will be live for Perth on Seven and 7plus at 7pm, on 7mate and 7plus at 9pm for Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane and at 8.30pm on 7mate and 7plus in Adelaide.
The August 8 match at Optus Stadium between Juventus and Inter Milan will be live on Seven and 7plus in Perth at 7pm, on 7mate and 7plus for Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane at 9pm, and at 8.30pm on 7two and 7plus in Adelaide.
It comes after Italian legend Alessandro Del Piero, one of the greatest players in the history of Serie A giant Juventus, was confirmed as a headliner in the series.
The legendary attacker enjoyed a late-career stint in the A-League with Sydney FC, scoring 24 goals in 48 games for the Sky Blues and winning the golden boot.
Del Piero said the passion Australian fans had shown for “the Old Lady” as Juventus is fondly known meant the country had always held a special place in his heart.
“To bring Juventus to Western Australia for two matches, including the Derby d’Italia against Inter and the match against Palermo, and to share this moment with supporters who have followed the club from so far away, will be something very special,” Del Piero said.
“Perth is going to feel like Turin, and I hope every Juventus fan in Australia is there to be part of it.”
Australia-raised Inter Milan icon Christian Vieri will also make the trip to Perth, alongside the club’s long-time captain Javier Zanetti.
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