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Two of Italian football's fiercest rivals meet Saturday when Juventus takes on Inter Milan in a preseason friendly at Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia, giving both clubs one final high-profile test before their domestic campaigns begin later this month.

Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. local time in Perth, which translates to 1 p.m. in Italy and across most of continental Europe, noon in the United Kingdom, and 7 a.m. Eastern time, 6 a.m. Central time, and 4 a.m. Pacific time in the United States.

How to Watch in the United States

Fans in the United States can follow the match live on Prime Video, Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network. No traditional linear television broadcast has been confirmed for the match domestically, meaning viewers will need to access one of those streaming platforms to watch, whether through an existing subscription or a trial offering where available.

How to Watch in Australia

For fans watching from within Australia, where the match is actually being played, the game will be shown free of charge on 7plus, which provides a live HD stream accessible to viewers across the country without requiring a paid subscription.

How to Watch Elsewhere

Juventus is also streaming the match through its own official channels, with kickoff listed at 1 p.m. CEST on the club's video platform for fans in Italy and across Europe. Viewers outside regions with confirmed broadcast partners are generally advised that official match coverage, including confirmed TV listings and streaming rights holders, can typically be found through international sports broadcast aggregators, which compile authorized viewing options by country ahead of kickoff.

A Historic Rivalry Renewed Down Under

Saturday's meeting marks the latest chapter in the long-running rivalry between Juventus and Inter Milan, a fixture historically nicknamed the Derby d'Italia given the two clubs' combined dominance of Italian football over the decades. This particular meeting carries no domestic points or trophies at stake, serving instead as a valuable measuring stick for both squads as they wrap up their preseason preparations.

The two sides last met competitively on Feb. 14, 2026, when Inter Milan defeated Juventus 3-2 in Serie A. Looking at their broader recent head-to-head history, the last five meetings between the clubs have been closely contested, with Juventus winning twice, Inter winning twice, and one match ending in a draw, producing a combined 22 goals across those five encounters. The most dramatic of those recent meetings came in October 2024, when the two sides played out a wild 4-4 draw at the San Siro.

Juventus Enters on Strong Form

Juventus head into Saturday's match under manager Luciano Spalletti following a disappointing sixth-place finish in Serie A last season, a result that fell well short of the club's usual expectations. Despite that underwhelming domestic campaign, Juventus have enjoyed a strong preseason, entering Saturday's match unbeaten across their preseason tour and having kept four consecutive clean sheets. Their most recent outing was a 1-0 victory over Chelsea in Hong Kong, with Edon Zhegrova scoring the match's only goal.

Inter Milan Arrives as Reigning Champions

Inter Milan, by contrast, enter the friendly as the reigning Serie A and Coppa Italia champions after completing a domestic double last season under manager Cristian Chivu. Inter have taken four points from their last three preseason matches, defeating Manchester City and Karlsruher SC before playing to a 1-1 draw against local rivals AC Milan on Aug. 5, with Federico Dimarco scoring Inter's goal in that match.

Squad News and Absences

Both clubs are managing rosters still not at full strength given the timing of the match relative to the recent FIFA World Cup and players' subsequent rest schedules. Inter Milan will be without key forwards Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram, who did not travel to Australia because of their late rest schedules following the tournament. Chivu is expected to use the match primarily to continue integrating younger players and evaluating squad depth ahead of the new season.

For Juventus, expected starters include goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio behind a back line of Pierre Kalulu, Gleison Bremer, Lloyd Kelly and Andrea Cambiaso, with Douglas Luiz and Manuel Locatelli anchoring midfield, and an attacking trio of Zhegrova, Weston McKennie and Kenan Yildiz supporting striker Jonathan David. Juventus' bench options include Teun Koopmeiners and Francisco Conceicao among other squad depth pieces.

Part of a Broader Preseason Tour

Saturday's match is part of a larger Australian leg of preseason friendlies for both clubs, which follow earlier stops elsewhere in Asia and Europe. Juventus opened their summer tour with matches in Hong Kong before continuing on to Perth, while Inter Milan has similarly used the Australian swing to face both Manchester City and cross-city rival AC Milan in the days leading up to Saturday's meeting.

A Preview of the Season Ahead

While Saturday's result carries no bearing on the 2026-27 Serie A standings, the match offers both managers a valuable opportunity to assess squad chemistry and player fitness before their domestic campaigns begin in earnest later this month. For Spalletti, continuing Juventus' unbeaten preseason run against elite opposition would offer an encouraging signal after last season's disappointing finish, while a strong showing from Inter would reinforce the champions' status as the team to beat heading into the new campaign.

Following Saturday's friendly, both clubs are expected to wrap up their remaining preseason fixtures before shifting focus fully toward their opening domestic matches. Fans looking to follow the match across any platform are encouraged to confirm regional streaming access ahead of kickoff, given the early morning start time facing viewers in North America and the range of country-specific broadcast rights holders covering the fixture worldwide.

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