Rai and Sportitalia retain Serie C rights

Italian state broadcaster Rai and DTT sports broadcaster Sportitalia have retained their rights to Serie C, the third tier of Italian club football.

The rights awarded by Lega Pro, the governing body of the competition, relate to the three seasons from 2017-18 to 2019-20.

Rai has secured ‘National Package 1’ while Sportitalia has been awarded ‘National Package 2’.

The rights can be exploited via digital terrestrial television, satellite television and internet and mobile platforms.