Publication date: 25 August 2025
The Italian Football Championship, also known as Serie A, is one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world of football. The Italian league is famous for its strong teams, exciting matches and legendary players. This tournament takes place every year. Moreover, it attracts millions of spectators both in the stadiums and through online broadcasts.
In 2026, the Italian Football Championship (Serie A) will hold its 124th season in a full round-robin format. Twenty teams will play each other twice — home and away.
The tournament will start on August 23–24, 2025, and conclude on May 24, 2026. Matches will take place in stadiums across Italy. The match schedule, standings, and fixtures are available on the league’s official website.
The 2025/26 season will feature 20 clubs. Among the newcomers are Sassuolo, Pisa, and Cremonese, all promoted from Serie B. Napoli is the reigning champion. Other favorites include Inter, Milan, Juventus, Roma, and Atalanta, traditionally competing for top-four spots and European qualification.
The Italian Football Championship was founded in 1898 and has come a long way since then. In fact, it has become one of the most popular tournaments in the world. Over the years, Serie A has been won by teams such as Juventus (the record holder for the number of titles), AC Milan and Inter.
Serie A is known for its tactical football and high level of competition. The tournament is unique in that it features some of the best players in the world. Italian clubs are also renowned for their strategic approach. Serie A matches are watched live by millions of fans. Meanwhile, the best moments can be seen in video reviews.
There have been many big bets in Serie A history. But one of the most memorable took place in 2023. A fan won €2 million by betting on Napoli to win the league at odds of 15.
| Year | Venue | Winning team |
| 2025 | Italy | Napoli |
| 2024 | Italy | Inter |
| 2023 | Italy | Napoli |
The 2026/27 season is already piquing the interest of fans. New young stars are expected to join the title chase. As a result, the competition between the teams will become even more intense. Standings, fixtures and predictions for the new season can be found on the league’s official website.
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