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Where to watch USA vs. Italy: Start time, TV channel, live stream for Billie Jean King Cup 2025 final

Abhinav Nair

Where to watch USA vs. Italy: Start time, TV channel, live stream for Billie Jean King Cup 2025 final image

The USA are hoping to end an eight-year title drought as they take on defending champions Italy in the final of the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Finals on Sunday.

The American team overcame Great Britain 2-0 in Saturday's semifinals. Emma Navarro and Jessica Pegula battled back from a set deficit to guide USA to their first final in seven years. While Navarro defeated Sonny Kartal 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, Pegula sealed victory with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 win over Katie Boulter.

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The Italians, meanwhile, were taken the distance by an inspired Ukrainian side. After losing the first singles, Jasmine Paolini kept the team afloat with a hard-fought 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 win over Elina Svitolina. She then joined forces with Sara Errani to win the deciding doubles and take Italy to their third straight final.

Here is everything you need to know about USA vs. Italy, including TV and streaming options for the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup match.

Where to watch USA vs. Italy: TV channel, live stream

  • TV channel: BBC
  • Live stream: BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Website, Tennis Channel

USA vs. Italy is available for live TV broadcast on BBC in the UK. For fans who prefer to stream on the go, the tournament will also be available to watch live on Tennis Channel.

USA vs. Italy start time

  • Date: Sunday, Sep. 21
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. BST

USA vs. Italy is scheduled to start at 5:00 p.m. local time on Sunday, September 21 at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center in Shenzhen, China. This translates to 10:00 a.m. BST on Sunday, September 21.

Billie Jean King Cup Finals 2025 schedule

Here's the schedule for the BJK Cup Finals 2025, which take place in Shenzhen, China from September 16-21.

DateTime (BST)RoundFixture
Sep. 1610:00 a.m.QuarterfinalItaly def. China 2-0
Sep. 1710:00 a.m.QuarterfinalUkraine def. Spain 2-0
Sep. 182:00 a.m.QuarterfinalUSA def. Kazakhstan 2-1
Sep. 1810:00 a.m.QuarterfinalGreat Britain def. Japan 2-0
Sep. 1910:00 a.m.SemifinalItaly def. Ukraine 2-1
Sep. 2010:00 a.m.SemifinalUSA def. Great Britain 2-0
Sep. 2110:00 a.m.FinalUSA vs. Italy

Abhinav Nair

Abhinav Nair is a sports writer at The Sporting News, covering everything from football to NASCAR.

Based out of New Delhi, India, he graduated from Ambedkar University with a master’s degree in history.

In his idle time, Abhinav likes playing badminton and watching mystery shows. Before joining The Sporting News in 2024, Abhinav covered the 2022 FIFA World Cup for Goal.