The Italian Serie A brings together 20 teams for 38 matchdays of tactical battles, city rivalries and packed stadiums.
The 2026/27 season runs from 23 August 2026 to 30 May 2027, with each club playing every opponent once at home and once away.
Ranked by UEFA as Europe’s best league in 2023-24, Serie A remains one of the continent’s standout competitions for fans following the schedule, the biggest fixtures and the season’s promoted sides.
This guide is built for fans and followers of Italian football who want the full Serie A 2026/27 fixture list in one place, along with international breaks, major derbies, European qualification, relegation and match ticket options.
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The gap between Serie A’s traditional elite and its ambitious mid-table clubs has tightened in recent seasons. Inter remain one of the league’s most consistent performers, while Como’s rise shows how emerging teams can challenge established clubs through recruitment, coaching and a clear tactical identity.
Italian Serie A 2026/27 timeline and structure
Serie A is the highest level in the Italian football league system with 380 matches being played in total. A win earns three points, a draw earns one and a loss earns none. The table first separates teams by total points, with head-to-head results and goal difference among the deciding criteria when clubs finish level.
The season begins on 23 August 2026 and is scheduled to end on 30 May 2027. Midweek rounds are set for 28 October 2026 and 6 January 2027. The calendar pauses for international football and includes a short Christmas break.
International and winter breaks
No regular Serie A round is scheduled on these dates:
27 September 2026
4 October 2026
15 November 2026
27 December 2026
28 March 2027
Later fixtures can still move for television coverage, the Coppa Italia or UEFA competition scheduling.
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Which teams were promoted to Serie A for 2026/27?
Venezia, Frosinone and Monza won promotion from Serie B. Venezia and Frosinone secured the two automatic places, while Monza returned through the play-offs. Their arrival strengthens the connection between Italy's professional leagues and adds Venice, Frosinone and Monza to the list of Serie A cities this season.
Key Serie A games and derbies
Derby della Madonnina: AC Milan vs Inter Milan
The Milan derby places AC Milan and Inter Milan head to head at San Siro. It is one of world football’s most recognisable city rivalries and often affects the title race, Champions League qualification and local bragging rights.
First meeting:
AC Milan - Inter, 31 October 2026
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AC Milan - Inter
sábado, 31/10, 14:00 • Stadio San Siro, IT
Second meeting:
Inter - AC Milan, 13 February 2027
Inter - AC Milan
sábado, 13/02/2027, 14:00 • Stadio San Siro, IT
Derby d’Italia: Inter vs Juventus
Inter and Juventus bring together two of the most successful clubs in the Italian Serie A. Their results can shape the scudetto race, the table and qualification for the Champions League league phase.
First meeting:
Inter - Juventus, 9 January 2027
Inter - Juventus
sábado, 9/01/2027, 14:00 • Stadio San Siro, IT
Second meeting:
Juventus - Inter
sábado, 15/05/2027, 15:00 • Allianz Stadium, IT
Derby della Capitale: Roma vs Lazio
Roma and Lazio share Stadio Olimpico but little else on derby day. Form, statistics and league position often become secondary once the two Rome clubs meet head to head.
First meeting:
Lazio - AS Roma, 12 December 2026
Lazio - AS Roma
sábado, 12/12, 14:00 • Stadio Olimpico, IT
Second meeting:
AS Roma - Lazio, 17 April 2027
AS Roma - Lazio
sábado, 17/04/2027, 15:00 • Stadio Olimpico, IT
Derby della Mole: Juventus vs Torino
The Turin derby pits Juventus against Torino. Juventus have the larger trophy collection, but Torino’s local identity ensures that cards, goals and individual battles can make this match unpredictable.
First meeting:
Juventus - Torino, 5 January 2027
Juventus - Torino
terça, 5/01/2027, 14:00 • Allianz Stadium, IT
Second meeting:
Torino - Juventus, 3 April 2027
Torino - Juventus
sábado, 3/04/2027, 15:00 • Stadio Olimpico, IT
Inter vs Napoli
Inter and Napoli enter the season among the teams expected to compete near the top. Their first match provides an early test, while the return fixture could influence the title and Champions League places.
First meeting:
Inter - SSC Napoli, 5 September 2026
Inter - SSC Napoli
sábado, 5/09, 18:00 • Stadio San Siro, IT
Second meeting:
SSC Napoli - Inter, 30 January 2027
SSC Napoli - Inter
sábado, 30/01/2027, 14:00 • Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, IT
Serie A matches: full 2026/27 schedule
2026 fixtures
Matchday 1
23 August 2026
Genoa - SSC Napoli
Inter - Monza
Parma - Cagliari
Udinese - Como
Matchday 2
30 August 2026
Atalanta - Bologna
Fiorentina - Frosinone
Juventus - Parma
Lazio - Genoa
Lecce - AS Roma
Monza - Udinese
SSC Napoli - Como
Sassuolo - Torino
Matchday 3
4 September 2026
5 September 2026
6 September 2026
7 September 2026
Matchday 4
11 September 2026
12 September 2026
13 September 2026
14 September 2026
Matchday 5
18 September 2026
19 September 2026
20 September 2026
Matchday 6
10 October 2026
11 October 2026
Lecce - Bologna
Matchday 7
17 October 2026
Matchday 8
24 October 2026
25 October 2026
Lecce - Juventus
Matchday 9
27 October 2026
Matchday 10
31 October 2026
1 November 2026
Lecce - Genoa
Matchday 11
7 November 2026
Matchday 12
21 November 2026
Matchday 13
28 November 2026
29 November 2026
Lecce - Atalanta
Matchday 14
5 December 2026
Matchday 15
12 December 2026
13 December 2026
Lecce - Sassuolo
Matchday 16
19 December 2026
20 December 2026
Lecce - Inter
2027 fixtures
Matchday 17
2 January 2027
Matchday 18
5 January 2027
6 January 2027
Lecce - Parma
Matchday 19
9 January 2027
Matchday 20
16 January 2027
17 January 2027
Lecce - Udinese
Matchday 21
23 January 2027
24 January 2027
Lecce - Torino
Matchday 22
30 January 2027
Matchday 23
6 February 2027
7 February 2027
Lecce - SSC Napoli
Matchday 24
13 February 2027
Matchday 25
20 February 2027
21 February 2027
Lecce - Frosinone
Matchday 26
27 February 2027
Matchday 27
6 March 2027
7 March 2027
Lecce - Como
Matchday 28
13 March 2027
14 March 2027
Lazio - Juventus
Matchday 29
20 March 2027
Matchday 30
3 April 2027
4 April 2027
Lecce - Lazio
Matchday 31
10 April 2027
Matchday 32
17 April 2027
Matchday 33
24 April 2027
25 April 2027
Lecce - AC Milan
Matchday 34
1 May 2027
2 May 2027
Lecce - Cagliari
Matchday 35
8 May 2027
Matchday 36
15 May 2027
16 May 2027
Lecce - Fiorentina
Matchday 37
22 May 2027
Matchday 38
29 May 2027
30 May 2027
Lecce - Venezia
How Serie A qualification and relegation work
The leading clubs qualify for UEFA competitions. The exact allocation can shift with Coppa Italia results and UEFA performance, but the top positions feed into the Champions League, followed by places in the Europa League and Conference League. Each competition begins with a league phase before the knockout rounds. At the other end of the table, the three lowest teams are relegated to Serie B, with three promoted clubs replacing them.
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FAQs
What level of soccer is Serie A?
Serie A is Italy’s top professional division and the highest level of Serie A soccer. It sits above Serie B and Serie C in the national football pyramid. The division has featured 20 teams since 2004/05, and each team plays 38 league matches.
In which country is Serie A located?
Serie A is based in Italy. Clubs are spread across cities including Milan, Rome, Turin, Naples, Bologna, Florence, Genoa, Venice, Como, Bergamo, Parma, Udine, Cagliari, Lecce, Monza and Frosinone.
What cities are Serie A teams from?
The league includes two teams from Milan—AC Milan and Inter Milan—and two from Rome—Roma and Lazio. Turin is represented by Juventus and Torino. Other clubs come from Naples, Bergamo, Bologna, Florence, Genoa, Como, Parma, Sassuolo, Udine, Cagliari, Lecce, Venice, Monza and Frosinone.
Is Serie A soccer equal to the Premier League?
Serie A and the Premier League are both top-level domestic leagues, but they operate in different countries and have distinct playing traditions, commercial structures and qualification places. Serie A is Italy’s first division; the Premier League is England’s. Barcelona, meanwhile, competes in Spain’s LaLiga rather than either league.
Which Serie A teams started the 2026/27 season in winning form?
As of 31 August 2026, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus, Atalanta and Lazio had all won their latest Serie A matches. These early results provide a snapshot of current form, but standings and winning runs will change as more fixtures are played.
Which Serie A teams qualify for the Champions League and Europe?
The highest finishers can enter the Champions League, while further places are available in the Europa League and Conference League. The precise number depends on UEFA access rules, the Coppa Italia result and whether Italian clubs earn additional places through European performance. The Champions League, Europa League and Conference League each use a league phase before knockout football.
Where can I watch Serie A in Italy?
Serie A clubs have sold their domestic television rights collectively since the 2010/11 season. For the 2024/25–2028/29 rights cycle, DAZN and Sky Italia are the main live broadcasters in Italy. DAZN carries every match, while Sky shows three co-exclusive matches per round and highlights from all 380 fixtures.
Is Serie A known for defensive football?
Serie A is famous for tactical organisation and defensive detail, but the modern league is more varied. Many clubs now combine structured defending with a high press, rapid transitions and flexible attacking systems. That mix has helped players and managers from the league influence football across Europe.
What are some important Serie A fixtures this season?
Major matches include AC Milan against Inter, Inter against Juventus, Roma against Lazio and Juventus against Torino. Early fixtures such as Juventus–Parma and Napoli–Como also help establish the first table positions, while every late-season result matters in the title, European and relegation races.
Does RAI broadcast live Serie A matches?
RAI does not hold the main live rights to Serie A matches. Its coverage is primarily limited to sports news, results and highlights, while DAZN and Sky Italia are the principal live broadcasters in Italy for the 2024/25–2028/29 cycle.
What role does Infront play in Serie A’s international broadcasting?
Serie A now sells many of its international media rights directly rather than transferring the entire global package to one agency. For the cycle beginning in 2024/25, Infront was appointed to manage Serie A, Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana media rights across 36 Asian territories.
That agreement initially runs through the end of the 2026/27 season, with an option to extend it. Infront has also worked as a media adviser to Serie A since 2010.
Why was Serie A so popular in the UK during the 1990s?
Serie A became particularly popular with British audiences during the 1990s, when Italian clubs attracted many of the world’s leading players and managers. Its combination of tactical football, famous stadiums and competitive teams helped give the league an international profile unmatched by most domestic competitions at the time.
Televised Italian football also introduced UK audiences to clubs such as AC Milan, Inter, Juventus, Parma, Lazio, Roma and Fiorentina. The league’s reputation for glamour and competitiveness peaked during the late 1980s and 1990s.
What were Serie A’s “Seven Sisters”?
The “Seven Sisters” was a name commonly used for Juventus, AC Milan, Inter, Parma, Roma, Lazio and Fiorentina during the late 1990s and early 2000s. These clubs competed for domestic trophies and regularly represented Italian football in the Champions League, UEFA Cup and other European competitions.
The era remains an important part of Serie A’s international appeal because the title race involved several powerful clubs rather than one or two consistent challengers.
How successful has Inter Milan been in Serie A?
Inter have been one of Serie A’s most consistent performers throughout the league’s history. Internazionale won the inaugural national round-robin Serie A championship in the 1929/30 season and have remained among Italy’s most successful clubs.
Inter have also never been relegated from Serie A, distinguishing them from every other club that participated in the inaugural 1929/30 competition.
What happened to Juventus during the Calciopoli scandal?
Calciopoli was a major refereeing and club-governance scandal that affected Italian football in 2006. Juventus were stripped of two league titles and relegated to Serie B, while several other clubs received points deductions or additional sanctions.
Juventus returned to Serie A after one season, but the scandal had a lasting effect on the league’s reputation. It came during a wider period of financial problems, ownership instability and governance controversies affecting Italian football throughout the 2000s and 2010s.
Which club has won the most Serie A titles?
Juventus are the most successful club in Italian top-flight history, with 36 officially recognised league titles. Inter and AC Milan follow them on the historical list, making the three northern clubs the dominant winners of the competition.
Was Serie A restructured after the Second World War?
The national Serie A and Serie B divisions had already been established in 1929. However, football disruption caused by the Second World War led to the 1945/46 championship being organised through regional groups rather than the usual single national table.
The standard national Serie A structure returned in 1946/47. It is therefore more accurate to describe the post-war season as a temporary reorganisation rather than the creation of two new divisions.
When was the scudetto first awarded?
The scudetto is the shield in the colours of the Italian flag worn by the reigning champions. The FIGC introduced the tradition after the 1923/24 championship, and Genoa became the first club to wear the scudetto on its shirts during the 1924/25 season.
The word scudetto is now also commonly used to describe the Serie A championship itself, particularly when discussing the title race or a club’s total number of league wins.
Who are Serie A’s most successful clubs?
Juventus lead the historical title list, followed by Inter and AC Milan. Roma, Napoli, Lazio and Torino are also past champions. The league began using its national round-robin format in 1929/30, while Italian championship history reaches back to 1898.
