Serie A 2026/27 Schedule: Fixtures, Key Dates & Season Guide
Italy's top flight has a football history dating back to the late 19th century, reorganized into the modern Serie A format in 1929. Here's what to know about how the 2026/27 season works. If IPTV terminology is new to you, start with our beginner's guide to IPTV.
Serie A Format
Twenty clubs play a 38-match home-and-away schedule from late August through late May, with the champion decided by final league position and awarded the Scudetto. Three points for a win, one for a draw — the same points system used across Europe's major leagues.
Promotion and Relegation
The three lowest-placed clubs are relegated to Serie B at the end of each season, replaced by promoted sides from the tier below, keeping the bottom of the table under constant pressure throughout the campaign.
How the Season Unfolds
Serie A typically opens in late August and runs through a winter break around the holidays before resuming into a spring run-in. As with every major league, official match dates are published and adjusted by the league throughout the season, so treat any season-ahead date as provisional until confirmed.
European Qualification
- Top finishers qualify for the UEFA Champions League
- The next clubs down typically qualify for the UEFA Europa League
- A further spot generally goes to the UEFA Conference League
Domestic Cup Competitions
Serie A clubs also compete in the Coppa Italia, Italy's historic domestic cup, adding midweek fixtures and occasional giant-killing runs from lower-division sides throughout the season.
Juggling league and cup fixtures is much easier with a working program guide — see Understanding EPG for how to set it up.
FAQ
What does Scudetto mean? It's the title awarded to Serie A's champion, literally "little shield" — the winning club wears a small shield badge on their kit the following season.
How many teams are relegated each year? Three clubs drop to Serie B at the end of each season.
Where do I find the confirmed fixture list? Serie A publishes its official calendar on its own website ahead of each season, with updates for rescheduled matches.
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