LIVESTREAM Italy: Ancona Dolphins @ Torino Giaguari, March 14, 20:00 CET (8 pm, 3 pm ET)
The Torino Giaguari (1–1) welcome the Ancona Dolphins (0–0) to Totta Sports Center in a classic Italian Football League matchup that pits a rebounding home squad against a traditional contender making its 2026 debut.
Giaguari seek consistency after split start
Torino opened the season with a tough 46–21 loss to the defending champion Firenze Guelfi but responded emphatically with a dominant 39–0 shutout of the Bologna Warriors. Running back Ethan Greenfield has been the workhorse of the offense, already rushing for 313 yards and 5 touchdowns through two games. Quarterback Riccardo Duranti has provided balance, throwing for 256 yards and 3 scores while spreading the ball to targets like Filippo Finali and Gabriel De Moura Piola. After a statement win, the Giaguari aim to build momentum in their second home game of the year.
Watch live. Ancona Dolphins @ Torino Giaguari, March 14, 20:00 CET (8 pm, 3 pm ET)
Dolphins set for long-awaited opener
Ancona, a consistent playoff threat in recent seasons, finally kicks off its 2026 campaign. Under head coach Rik Parker, the Dolphins have retooled with key imports including quarterback Carter Cravens and defensive backs Cameren Grodhouse and Henry Blackburn. While the team is without several veterans from last year’s Italian Bowl run, Parker has expressed confidence in the new group’s chemistry and preparation. The Dolphins will look to leverage fresh legs and the element of surprise against a Torino squad that has already faced both a top contender and an overmatched opponent.
What to watch
This matchup offers a intriguing contrast: can Ancona’s new-look defense contain Greenfield’s explosive ground game? How will Cravens handle the pressure in his first IFL action against a Torino defense that just posted a shutout? The Giaguari will aim to prove their Week 2 performance was no fluke and establish Totta Sports Center as a tough place to play. For the Dolphins, starting strong on the road against a physical, run-heavy team could set the tone for their entire season. Expect a hard-fought battle with plenty of implications for the early playoff picture.
Watch live. Ancona Dolphins @ Torino Giaguari, March 14, 20:00 CET (8 pm, 3 pm ET)
