Serie A 2026-27 season begins amid tighter title race

The 2026-27 Serie A season began on Saturday, August 22, 2026, with defending champion Inter Milan opening their title defense against newly promoted Monza. The campaign, the 125th in the league's history, kicks off a season where several prominent clubs are attempting to dethrone the Nerazzurri after their dominant triumph last year.

Inter captured their 21st Scudetto last season, finishing 11 points clear of runner-up Napoli in Cristian Chivu's first full campaign as manager. Despite this commanding victory, no Italian club has retained the league title since Juventus in the 2019-20 season, setting the stage for a significant challenge. Inter have refreshed their squad with additions like defender John Stones and midfielder Curtis Jones, though they face speculation over potential star departures.

Their rivals have made significant moves to close the gap. AC Milan, under new manager Rúben Amorim, have brought in striker Gonçalo Ramos. Napoli appointed Massimiliano Allegri as head coach, aiming to leverage his extensive title-winning experience. Juventus, led by Luciano Spalletti, have overhauled their attack with the arrival of Randal Kolo Muani following the departure of...