European football broadcaster schedules for Thursday, October 1, 2026, feature a packed lineup of international fixtures, including UEFA Nations League matches and European Under-21 Championship qualifiers, according to broadcast listings published by Libero Magazine and Calcio News 24.
UEFA Nations League Fixtures on Sky Sport and Mediaset
International action takes center stage on Thursday evening with several high-profile clashes across multiple networks. Sky Sport 1 broadcasts the marquee UEFA Nations League fixture between Denmark and Portugal at 20:45, a match also carried on Mediaset channel 20, as reported by Libero Magazine. Simultaneously, Sky Sport Arena features a second heavyweight encounter with Germany meeting Serbia at 20:45. Earlier in the evening at 18:00, Sky Sport Calcio opens its coverage with Azerbaigian against Liechtenstein, followed by a live simultaneous tracking program titled Diretta Gol starting at 20:45 to monitor all simultaneous tournament developments.
Italy Under-21 Qualifiers Broadcast on Rai 2
The Italian national youth setup continues its campaign for the 2027 continental tournament on Thursday. Rai 2 provides live television coverage of Armenia against Italy U21 starting at 18:30, according to Libero Magazine’s programming guide. The Azzurrini travel for this crucial fixture in the UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying phase as they attempt to secure points on the road.
Additional International and Women’s Football Coverage
Beyond men’s international matches, Thursday’s schedule includes continental qualifiers and club competitions. Sportitalia broadcasts Guinea against Kenya at 18:00 as part of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, noted Libero Magazine. Meanwhile, Calcio News 24 outlines a separate slate of UEFA Women’s Champions League fixtures for the same date, featuring Austria Vienna against Inter and Koge against Servette at 18:45, alongside Manchester City versus Real Madrid and PSG against Leuven at 21:00 on Disney+.
Broadcast Quick Fact: Fans following the UEFA Nations League action via Sky can utilize the “Diretta Gol” program at 20:45 to watch simultaneous updates across multiple matches, supplementing the standalone full-match broadcasts of Denmark-Portugal and Germany-Serbia.
Frequently Asked Questions About the October 1 Football Schedule
Where can I watch Denmark vs. Portugal on Thursday, October 1, 2026?
The Nations League match between Denmark and Portugal is available on Sky Sport 1 and Mediaset channel 20 starting at 20:45.
What channel is broadcasting Armenia vs. Italy U21?
Rai 2 carries the European Under-21 Championship qualifier between Armenia and Italy live at 18:30.
Are there any Women’s Champions League matches scheduled for this date?
Yes. Disney+ streams several Women’s Champions League fixtures on Thursday, including Austria Vienna versus Inter and Manchester City against Real Madrid.
Where can I watch African qualification matches on television?
Sportitalia broadcasts the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Guinea and Kenya at 18:00.