Tested weekly by our team. Green: works, amber: partial, red: blocked.
| VPN Service | Price | RaiPlay | Tested | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NordVPNBEST | From $2.99/mo | ✓ Works | May 24 | Try it |
 Surfshark | From $1.78/mo | ✓ Works | May 24 | Open |
 ExpressVPN | From $2.79/mo | ✓ Works | May 25 | Open |
 Private Internet Access | From $1.79/mo | ✓ Works | May 25 | Open |
 ProtonVPN | From $3.59/mo | ~ Partial | May 19 | Open |
 CyberGhost | From $1.75/mo | ~ Partial | May 22 | Open |
 IPVanish | From $2.19/mo | ~ Partial | May 21 | Open |
✓ Works✓ Works✓ Works✓ Works~ Partial~ Partial~ PartialTakes about 2 minutes — works on your phone, tablet, TV, PC, or laptop.
RaiPlay is only available in Italy. To access it from anywhere else, use a premium VPN.
RaiPlay also works in the United States, in the United Kingdom, in Australia, in Canada and in New Zealand, plus in 185 more countries, but with limited content compared to fully available countries. NordVPN unlocks full access.
RaiPlay is blocked in the British Virgin Islands, in North Korea and in Syria. To access it, use a premium VPN like NordVPN.
RaiPlay is the ultimate destination for high quality Italian television, featuring an extensive library of award winning films, gripping dramas like Mare Fuori, and live channels. While most content is free to watch, strict geographic restrictions apply outside of Italy, making a reliable VPN essential for international viewers and expats wanting to stay connected to Italian culture.
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