The 2026-27 Serie A season kicks off this weekend with reigning champions Inter beginning their title defence away to Monza on Saturday afternoon. The Italian top flight returns with a full opening round spread across three days, while revised broadcast arrangements will bring every match to supporters in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia.
Inter’s campaign starts at 17:30 BST on Saturday away to Monza. At the same time, Udinese host Como in the other early kick-off. Saturday evening fixtures at 19:45 feature Massimiliano Allegri taking charge of Napoli for the first time in competitive action as the Partenopei travel to Genoa. Simultaneously, Parma welcome Cagliari to complete the Saturday schedule.
Sunday and Monday Fixtures
Sunday’s double-header begins at 17:30 with Frosinone hosting Juventus and Venezia facing Lecce. The evening programme at 19:45 sees Torino meet Milan, while Atalanta host Sassuolo in a match that will be broadcast on the BBC in the United Kingdom.
The opening round concludes on Monday evening. Bologna host Lazio at 17:30, before Roma face Fiorentina at 19:45 to close the weekend’s action.
Where to Watch
Supporters in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland have multiple viewing options for the 2026-27 campaign. DAZN will stream all 380 matches live throughout the season, while TNT Sports will broadcast up to two fixtures per week. The BBC has also secured rights to show 38 matches live in the UK, starting with Sunday’s Atalanta versus Sassuolo encounter.
Across the Atlantic, Paramount+ holds exclusive rights to stream every Serie A match live in the United States. Canadian viewers can access complete coverage through Fubo, where all matches will be shown. In Australia, beIN Sports will broadcast the entire season live, ensuring supporters in all four territories can follow every development as the campaign unfolds.
With kick-off imminent, the 20 clubs prepare to navigate the demanding schedule. For Allegri and Napoli, the immediate priority is securing a positive start against Genoa, while Inter aim to lay down an early marker in their quest to retain the Scudetto.