2026-27 Serie A fixture release: start time, criteria and where to watch live streaming

2026-27 Serie A fixture release: start time, criteria and where to watch live streaming: 2026-27 Serie A fixture release: start time, criteria and where to watch live streaming

The 2026-27 Serie A campaign takes shape today with the fixture list for the new season released at 18:30 CET: here’s all you need to know.

Lega Serie A will announce the fixtures for the 2026-27 campaign today during the Festival della Serie A at the Teatro Regio in Parma.

Dates and kick-off times will be announced in the coming weeks, but Serie A fans can get their first glimpse of the new season, which is scheduled to start on the weekend of August 23, 2026 and end on May 30, 2027.

The only two midweek rounds are scheduled for October 28 and Wednesday, January 6, 2027, while there will be no games on the weekend of December 27. The four international breaks are scheduled for September 27, October 4, November 15, and March 28.

REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – APRIL 01: Keep Racism Out logo is seen prior to the Serie A TIM match between US Sassuolo and Udinese Calcio at Mapei Stadium – Citta’ del Tricolore on April 01, 2024 in Reggio nell’Emilia, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)

2026-27 Serie A fixture release – where to watch live

The Serie A fixture release will be streamed live by the Lega Serie A YouTube channel and Radio Tv Serie A, starting at 18:30 CET (17:30 BST).

Football Italia will provide live updates via a liveblog.

On Thursday, Lega Serie A announced a multi-year partnership with Fastbreak AI “to deliver a smarter, more efficient season structure that better accounts for club needs and preferences while optimising the placement of marquee matchups throughout the calendar.”

Monza, Frosinone and Venezia have earned promotion to Serie A, while Pisa, Verona and Cremonese dropped to Serie B in 2025-26.

2026-27 Serie A fixture release criteria*

Starting from the 2026/2027 Season, September and October FIFA international windows will be merged into a single break with four dates for international matches. Consequently, Serie A will be suspended on Sunday 27 September 2026 and Sunday 4 October 2026.

ASYMMETRY: The order of matches in the first leg will differ from the second leg.

8 MATCHDAYS: A minimum interval of eight matchdays separating home and away fixtures against the same opponent will be guaranteed.

ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 21: General view outside the stadium prior to the Serie A match between SS Lazio and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico on September 21, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

MIDWEEK ROUNDS: Two midweek rounds are scheduled in the 2026/2027 Serie A Season: MD 9 (28 October) and MD 18 (6 January).

DERBIES: All derby fixtures will be scheduled on different matchdays and will not take place on MD 1, MD 9 (midweek round), nor MD 38.

MATCHES BETWEEN CLUBS PARTICIPATING IN UEFA COMPETITIONS: Clubs participating in the UEFA Champions League will not face Clubs participating in the UEFA Europa League or UEFA Europa Conference League on MD 7, 21, 25, 28, 31 and 34, as these fall between UEFA “back-to-back” matchdays. This restriction also applies to MD 4 for Clubs participating in the UEFA Europa League only.

HOME AND AWAY ALTERNATION: Mandatory alternation of home and away matches will apply to the following pairs of Clubs: INTER-MILAN, LAZIO-ROMA, JUVENTUS-TORINO.

*via LegaSerieA

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La Liga club reject Barcelona’s latest attempt to discuss priority target – report

La Liga club reject Barcelona’s latest attempt to discuss priority target – report: La Liga club reject Barcelona’s latest attempt to discuss priority target – report

Barcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez has encountered another obstacle after Atletico Madrid refused a proposed meeting involving the Catalan club and the player’s representatives.

The Argentine forward remains one of Barcelona’s priority targets, but Atletico continue to show no willingness to discuss a transfer. 

The latest development comes shortly after reports emerged claiming Barcelona had already submitted a €100 million proposal for the striker.

Despite the growing speculation surrounding Alvarez’s future, Atletico’s position appears unchanged.

Atletico Madrid reject Barcelona meeting

According to the latest reports from Veronica Brunati, Barcelona and Alvarez’s agent attempted to arrange a meeting with Atletico Madrid to discuss the player’s situation.

Barcelona were supposed to meet over Alvarez’s transfer. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)

However, the Madrid club reportedly declined the request and reiterated their stance on the Argentine international.

Making their position clear, Atletico responded: “The player is not for sale. He has a valid contract and we are very happy with him.”

Atletico Madrid are understood to view Alvarez as a central part of their plans for the 2026-27 season and have no intention of opening negotiations under the conditions proposed by Barcelona.

This latest setback follows previous reports that Barcelona submitted an offer worth €100 million directly to Atletico sporting director Mateu Alemany. 

Although Atletico publicly denied receiving a bid at the time, subsequent reports suggested that a proposal had indeed been sent.

So now what?

Atletico Madrid do not want to sell Alvarez. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Now, with a potential meeting also rejected, Barcelona face an even more difficult task if they hope to convince Atletico to change their position.

Simply put, Atletico’s refusal to engage shows the biggest problem Barcelona are facing in this operation.

Unlike many transfer stories where discussions revolve around price, Atletico’s message has consistently been that Alvarez is not available.

That makes the situation significantly more complicated, regardless of Barcelona’s interest or the player’s reported desire to explore a move.

For now, Atletico remain firm, while Barcelona continue searching for ways to advance the operation.

Barcelona playmaker set for a contract extension this summer — here’s why

Barcelona playmaker set for a contract extension this summer — here’s why: Barcelona playmaker set for a contract extension this summer — here’s why

Dani Olmo’s future at Barcelona is not in doubt, and the club are moving to reward the Spanish international’s loyalty with an improved contract ahead of his third season at the Camp Nou.

The agreement has already been signed and will come into effect this summer, reflecting both the club’s gratitude and their recognition that Olmo has consistently put Barcelona’s interests ahead of his own financial gain.

Why Barcelona are rewarding Olmo

Olmo will be rewarded for his loyalty. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)

According to Mundo Deportivo, the contract improvement stems directly from the sacrifices Olmo made when he first joined the club in the summer of 2024.

At the time, the midfielder turned down more lucrative offers from Premier League and Bundesliga clubs to facilitate his move to Barcelona, accepting a reduced salary to help the club navigate their Financial Fair Play constraints.

He went even further during the registration crisis of January 2025, dismissing approaches from clubs that were ready to sign him for free with a significant bonus, choosing instead to trust in the word of Joan Laporta and Deco.

That loyalty is now being repaid. The improved deal brings his salary in line with his status within the squad and compensates for the two seasons in which he earned below his market value.

Olmo thriving at his dream club

Olmo is here to stay. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

In his second season at Barcelona, Olmo has achieved the consistency Flick was looking for, playing 46 official matches, scoring eight goals and providing nine assists, and featuring in 85% of the team’s games in 2025-26.

Despite receiving a financially lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia, which he did not entertain, and being linked with Arsenal and other major Premier League clubs this summer,

However, Olmo has no intention of leaving before his contract expires in 2030.

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