Streaming live and exclusively on STARZPLAY across the MENA region on 20 December
Dubai, UAE, 18 December 2025: STARZPLAY, the region’s leading destination for premium sports and entertainment, will exclusively stream a pivotal Serie A Round 16 showdown featuring Juventus vs Roma on Saturday, 20 December, with kick-off set for 11:45 PM GST.
With the Serie A title race beginning to take shape, the encounter arrives at a critical point in the season. Roma currently sit fourth in the Serie A standings with 30 points and, following their latest victory, have quietly positioned themselves within reach of the Scudetto conversation. Juventus follow closely in fifth with 26 points, pushing to close the gap and strengthen their position in the league.
With only four points separating the two teams, the stakes for this match are high, as its outcome could have a decisive impact on the upper reaches of the table and the early dynamics of the title race heading into the new year.
As two of Italian football’s most followed clubs, Juventus and Roma bring history, intensity, and expectation to every match. Friday’s match promises tactical discipline and individual quality in the face of the growing pressure of tightly packed Serie A standings.
As it continues to deliver enhanced Serie A coverage following a strategic renewal of exclusive broadcast rights earlier this year, STARZPLAY remains committed to delivering live access to Italy’s biggest matches, bringing fans closer to the most defining moments of the season.
Fans in the MENA region can watch Juventus vs Roma live, exclusively and delivered by renowned and regionally acclaimed football commentators on STARZPLAY on 20 December at 11:45 PM GST.
About STARZPLAY
STARZPLAY (www.starzplay.com) is one of the leading media and technology platforms across the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan, offering both direct-to-consumer entertainment services and advanced technology and media solutions for businesses.
Through long-standing partnerships with major global studios, including Warner Bros., Disney, Paramount, Sony, Lionsgate, and Image Nation Abu Dhabi, STARZPLAY delivers a rich and diverse content library tailored to regional audiences. The platform offers best-in-class Arabic and regional programming as the exclusive, global digital home of Abu Dhabi Media channels and originals, complemented by premium Turkish content through collaborations with producers such as MADD TV, TRT, and ATV.
STARZPLAY has also firmly established itself as the exclusive MENA home for top-tier sports, including fighting (UFC, PFL), Cricket (ICC, IPL), and Rugby (Six Nations, Rugby World Cup), alongside a growing football portfolio featuring Italian Serie A and the UAE Pro League.
With over 3 million combined SVOD and AVOD monthly subscribers and over 20 million app downloads, STARZPLAY continues to redefine digital entertainment in the region. The service offers high-quality streaming in HD and 4K across smart TVs, gaming consoles, and IPTV services, supported by intuitive iOS and Android applications with offline viewing. Enhanced by AI-driven personalization and interactive features, STARZPLAY ensures a seamless and highly tailored viewing experience. In parallel, STARZPLAY’s technology and media division is a market leader in hospitality entertainment solutions across the GCC and powers OTT platforms for major media companies in Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, with additional offices in the UAE and Pakistan, STARZPLAY is backed by leading regional and international investors, including e& Life (part of e& Group), ADQ, Lionsgate, General Electric, and SEQ Capital, reinforcing its position as a dominant and fast-growing player in the MENA digital media landscape.