Il Globo TV: Italian Kids TV and Family Programming for Italians Abroad
One of the greatest gifts you can give your children growing up outside Italy is a connection to the Italian language and culture. Il Globo TV — the largest Italian TV provider outside Italy — includes Italian-language children's programming as part of its comprehensive Italian TV subscription, helping families abroad keep their children connected to their heritage.
From animated cartoons in Italian to family entertainment from RAI and beyond, Il Globo TV is the trusted, legal streaming service for Italian families living overseas who want their children to grow up speaking and understanding Italian.
Italian Children's Programming on Il Globo TV
Il Globo TV's subscription includes a dedicated Cartoons channel featuring Italian-language animated content — a great resource for younger viewers. Watching cartoons and children's programmes in Italian is one of the most natural and effective ways for children to develop or maintain their Italian language skills. Rather than passive study, it's entertainment-led immersion that children actually enjoy.
Beyond the dedicated Cartoons channel, Il Globo TV gives families access to a full range of Italian television including:
- Rai Italia — RAI's family of channels includes a wide range of content suitable for all ages
- Rai Premium — Italian drama and film content, including family-friendly productions
- Rai Scuola — Educational content and Italian language programming, ideal for school-age children learning Italian
- A Tavola — Italian cooking shows that families can enjoy together (selected regions)
- Rai Italia+ On Demand — An on-demand library of Italian content including children's and family programming
Why Italian Children's TV Matters for Families Abroad
Research consistently shows that children who are exposed to their heritage language through media — television, film, music — are more likely to maintain and develop that language into adulthood. For Italian families raising children outside Italy, Italian television is a powerful, enjoyable, and low-effort way to keep the language alive at home.
With Il Globo TV's 7-day catch-up service, families can also schedule Italian TV time around school and activities rather than being tied to live broadcast schedules. Watch Italian cartoons or family programmes any time within the past seven days.
Subscription Plans
Il Globo TV offers monthly and annual subscriptions priced in your local currency. All plans include the full channel lineup — including the Cartoons channel and all family-friendly content — plus the 7-day catch-up service. The 2-user plan allows two simultaneous streams, so different family members can watch on different devices at the same time.
Visit ilglobo.com to see plans and pricing available in your country.
How to Get Started
- Visit ilglobo.com and choose your plan
- Create an account and complete payment
- Download the Il Globo TV app or watch in your browser
- Start streaming Italian children's programmes and family content immediately
Compatible Devices
Il Globo TV works on Smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Android TV), Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, iPhone and iPad, Android devices, and via web browser on PC or Mac — making it easy for children to watch on the family TV or on a tablet.
About Il Globo TV
Il Globo TV is the largest Italian TV provider outside Italy, serving Italian communities across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, USA, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. It is a fully licensed, legal service — the trusted choice for Italian families abroad who want to keep their children connected to Italian language and culture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a dedicated children's channel on Il Globo TV?
Yes. Il Globo TV includes a Cartoons channel featuring Italian-language animated content, available as part of all subscription plans. Additional children's and family content is available through Rai Scuola, Rai Italia channels and the Rai Italia+ on-demand library.
Is Italian children's TV effective for language learning?
Yes. Watching television in your heritage language — especially children's programming which uses simpler vocabulary and repetitive language — is widely recognised as an effective and enjoyable way for children to maintain and develop Italian language skills.
Can we watch without a satellite dish?
Yes. Il Globo TV is a fully internet-based streaming service. A reliable broadband connection is all you need.
Is there a catch-up service so my children can watch at any time?
Yes. All plans include a 7-day catch-up service, so children can watch Italian programmes at any time — not just when they air live.