Serie A returns on Sunday, 23 August 2026 and runs through to 30 May 2027. Inter Milan arrive as champions after a dominant 2025/26 title win, but a major managerial change at Napoli and a reshaped bottom half make this one of the more open-looking Serie A seasons in recent memory.

Defending champions: Inter Milan

Inter won their 21st Scudetto in 2025/26 with the league's best attack and best goal difference, finishing 11 points clear. Under head coach Cristian Chivu, with Lautaro Martínez and Federico Dimarco still central to the side, Inter go into the new season with arguably the strongest statistical case of any defending champion in Europe's top five leagues.

Napoli's reset: Allegri replaces Conte

The biggest managerial story in Italy is at Napoli, where Massimiliano Allegri has taken over following Antonio Conte's departure. Napoli have also permanently signed striker Rasmus Højlund from Manchester United after an impressive loan spell — a move seen as central to Allegri's more pragmatic, control-first approach.

The chasing pack

Behind Inter and Napoli, the usual group of contenders — AC Milan, Atalanta, Juventus and Roma — will all be aiming to close the gap. Milan in particular will be looking to turn continental European form into a sustained domestic title push, something the club has found difficult to do consistently across the same campaign in recent seasons.

Promoted clubs

Three sides return to Serie A for 2026/27: Venezia, Frosinone (back after two seasons in Serie B) and Monza (promoted via the play-offs). They replace relegated Cremonese, Pisa and Verona.

Opening weekend

Inter begin their title defence at home to newly promoted Monza. AC Milan face an early away test at Torino, while Juventus travel to Frosinone on the road — tricky-looking fixtures for two of Inter's main rivals right out of the gate.

Storylines to watch

• Can Chivu's Inter go back-to-back with the league's most settled squad?
• How quickly does Allegri's more conservative style bed in at Napoli?
• Can any of the three promoted sides beat the drop on their first season back?
• Does Højlund kick on for Napoli after a breakout loan season there in 2025/26?

Follow every goal from the season in our Serie A highlights, and see how Italy's title race compares with the rest of Europe in our 2026 World Cup recap.

For official fixtures and results, see Lega Serie A's official site.

FAQ

When does Serie A 2026/27 start?

Sunday, 23 August 2026, running through to 30 May 2027.

Who won Serie A last season?

Inter Milan, their 21st Scudetto, finishing with the league's best attack and goal difference and an 11-point winning margin.

Who is Napoli's new manager?

Massimiliano Allegri, who replaced Antonio Conte ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Which clubs were promoted to Serie A for 2026/27?

Venezia, Frosinone and Monza, replacing relegated Cremonese, Pisa and Verona.

Which clubs are chasing Inter and Napoli?

AC Milan, Atalanta, Juventus and Roma make up the usual chasing pack expected to compete for the remaining European qualification places.