The new 2025-26 Serie A season kicks off on Saturday, August 23, amidst intense public anticipation after a previous season that saw intense competition until the final round, when Napoli won the league title after a fiery battle with Inter Milan.
Twenty teams will participate in the new season, with the opening round taking place over three days and featuring 10 matches , starting with four matches on Saturday, followed by four more on Sunday, and concluding with two matches on Monday.
Defending champions Napoli begin their title defense with a tough away match against Sassuolo on Saturday, August 23, at 7:30 PM CET time , in a match in which the southern team seeks to send a strong message to its rivals from the start.
Milan hosts Cremonese in their first test of the season, also on Saturday evening at 9:45 PM Cairo time , in a match where the Rossoneri seek to prove their seriousness in reclaiming the title.
Juventus will begin their campaign against newly promoted Serie B side Parma on Sunday, August 24, at 9:45 PM CET time .
For its part, Inter Milan will have to wait until Monday evening, August 25, to play its first match against Torino , at 9:45 PM CET time , concluding the first round of the competition.
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Sassuolo vs Napoli – 7:30 PM
Genoa vs Lecce – 7:30 PM
Milan vs. Cremonese – 9:45 PM
Roma x Bologna – 9:45 PM
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Cagliari vs. Fiorentina – 7:30 PM
Como vs. Lazio – 7:30 PM
Juventus vs. Parma – 9:45 PM
Atalanta vs. Pisa – 9:45 PM
Monday, August 25, 2025
Udinese vs. Hellas Verona – 7:30 PM
Inter Milan vs. Torino – 9:45 PM
