Italian league set to begin on August 24, 2025

June 05, 2025 / 9:11 PM

Sharjah 24 – AFP: The Italian Football League has confirmed that the 2025–26 Serie A season will kick off on August 24, 2025, and conclude on May 24, 2026. The announcement came on Thursday as part of the league’s official scheduling update for the upcoming season.

Minimal interruptions and year-end matches

According to the league’s statement, the season will only pause during the four designated FIFA international windows, scheduled for September, October, November, and March. As in previous seasons, Serie A will not observe a winter break, with fixtures already planned for December 21 and 28, 2025, as well as January 3 and 6, 2026.

Midweek fixtures and scheduling adjustments

The league also revealed that Matchdays 9 and 19 will be held midweek to accommodate the full 38-round schedule within the set timeframe. These midweek rounds are part of the league’s strategy to ensure efficient scheduling despite a packed football calendar.

City rivalries and stadium coordination

In efforts to minimize security concerns, the league will alternate home and away matches for high-profile city rivalries such as Inter vs. Milan, Lazio vs. Roma, Juventus vs. Torino, and Fiorentina vs. Pisa. This measure is intended to prevent both clubs from hosting matches in the same city during the same round.

San Siro exception due to Olympic preparations

Despite these arrangements, exceptions will be made where necessary. One notable case involves Milan and Inter, whose shared home, San Siro Stadium, will be unavailable in early February due to preparations for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The stadium is set to host the Olympic opening ceremony on February 6, 2026, requiring special adjustments to the match calendar for both teams.