IPTV for expats in Malta: watch your home channels (2026)

Key Takeaways

• WebflowMT bypasses geo-blocks, no VPN needed to watch BBC, ARD, Rai, or NPO from Malta
• Works on both GO and Melita broadband connections
• British expats get full UK package: BBC, ITV, Sky Sports, BT Sport
• German, Italian, Dutch channels are all included in the same subscription
• Free 24-hour trial available, no credit card required

Malta has one of the highest concentrations of foreign residents relative to total population of any EU member state. British retirees and remote workers. German professionals. Italian families with historic ties to the island. Dutch residents attracted by Malta's tax structure and English-language environment. Each of these communities has one universal problem when they arrive: they cannot watch their home television.

BBC iPlayer blocks content outside the UK. ARD Mediathek is geo-restricted to Germany. RAI Play shows a "not available in your country" message. IPTV solves this. WebflowMT is a Malta-based IPTV provider that has been running since 2019. It carries live channels from 40+ countries, including all the major UK, German, Italian, and Dutch broadcasters, delivered over your GO or Melita connection from €5/month.

British expats in Malta

Malta's British community is the largest expat group on the island, estimated at over 12,000 UK nationals resident here. For British expats, television is a genuine cultural institution, Premier League football, Strictly, Bake Off, and the BBC News at Ten.

WebflowMT carries the full UK channel package:

• BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Three, BBC Four, BBC News, BBC Alba
• ITV, ITV2, ITV3, ITV4
• Channel 4, Channel 4+1, E4
• Channel 5
• Sky Sports 1-6, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Sports F1
• BT Sport 1/2/3, Sky Cinema, Sky Atlantic

Malta runs UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer, just one hour ahead of the UK. A Saturday 3pm Premier League kickoff is 4pm in Malta, manageable.

German expats in Malta

German professionals work in iGaming, finance, and technology, the industries that anchor Malta's economy. German retirees choose Malta for the climate and EU residency continuity.

For German expats, ARD and ZDF are anchor channels carrying news (Tagesschau at 8pm is a ritual), major cultural programming, Tatort on Sunday evenings, and big sporting events. WebflowMT's German package includes:

• ARD, ZDF, RTL, SAT.1, ProSieben, Kabel Eins, VOX, RTL II
• n-tv, Tagesschau24
• DAZN for Bundesliga coverage

Malta and Germany are in the same time zone (both CET in winter, CEST in summer). The Tagesschau at 8pm Berlin time is the Tagesschau at 8pm in Valletta.

Italian expats in Malta

Italy and Malta are 93 kilometres apart. Sicily is visible from Gozo on a clear day. Italian culture and the Maltese overlap is substantial, Italian television is a core part of the WebflowMT package for good reason.

WebflowMT includes:

• Rai 1, Rai 2, Rai 3, Rai News 24
• Canale 5, Italia 1, Rete 4, La7
• Sky Italia and DAZN Italia for Serie A

Italian football is a particular draw. Juventus, Inter, AC Milan, and Napoli fans in Malta can watch via DAZN Italia on WebflowMT with Italian commentary, not just English-language alternatives.

Dutch expats in Malta

Dutch nationals in Malta tend to work in iGaming or financial services, or are retirees. Dutch television has a strong identity, the NPO channels carry news, current affairs, and Dutch drama.

WebflowMT carries the full Dutch package:

• NPO 1, NPO 2, NPO 3
• RTL 4, RTL 5, RTL 7, RTL 8, SBS6, Veronica, Net5
• Ziggo Sport for Eredivisie coverage

Why IPTV works better than a VPN for expats

IPTV bypasses geo-restrictions entirely. WebflowMT's delivery system is not dependent on your IP address appearing to be in any particular country. You subscribe, receive credentials, configure your device, and the channels work.

This is different from a VPN. A VPN reroutes your entire internet connection through a server in another country, which creates latency issues and affects every application on your device. IPTV via Xtream Codes or M3U just delivers a video stream to a dedicated app. Nothing else is affected.

Setting up WebflowMT in Malta

For most expat households, the setup path is:

1. Subscribe at webflowmt.com/shop (free 24-hour trial, no credit card)
2. Receive credentials by email within minutes
3. Install IPTV Smarters Pro on your preferred device
4. Enter the Xtream Codes credentials
5. Navigate to your home country's channels

For Smart TVs, Samsung's Smart IPTV app or an Android TV stick (Firestick or Chromecast with Google TV) works well. Full setup guides by device are at webflowmt.com/how-to-install.

Pricing

Plans start from €5/month on annual billing. Monthly plans are also available. Paying with cryptocurrency (Bitcoin or USDT) gets you 10% off. The free 24-hour trial requires no payment details and gives you access to all channels including your home country package. See the full IPTV pricing guide for Malta.

Frequently asked questions

Can British expats in Malta watch BBC and ITV?

Yes. WebflowMT carries BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Three, BBC Four, BBC News, ITV, ITV2, Channel 4, Channel 5, and more in the UK package. No VPN needed, it works directly over your GO or Melita connection.

Does WebflowMT carry German channels for expats in Malta?

Yes. ARD, ZDF, RTL, SAT.1, ProSieben, Kabel Eins, VOX, DAZN, and more. All accessible from a Malta internet connection.

Can Italian expats in Malta watch Rai channels?

Yes. Rai 1, Rai 2, Rai 3, Rai News 24, and other Italian channels are included. WebflowMT has Italian channels as a core part of its package given Malta's proximity to Italy.

How do I set up IPTV on a Smart TV in Malta?

For Samsung, install Smart IPTV and enter your M3U URL. For LG, use IPTV Smarters. For other Smart TVs, a Firestick or Android TV box with IPTV Smarters Pro is the most reliable option. Full instructions at webflowmt.com/how-to-install.

Does WebflowMT work with GO and Melita internet in Malta?

Yes. WebflowMT is Malta-based and optimized for both GO and Melita connections. Most buffering issues are Wi-Fi related. Ethernet gives the best results for live sports.