Serie A returns for 2026/27, and the Italian top flight is packed with compelling questions heading into the new campaign. Can anyone halt Inter Milan's dominance after Cristian Chivu guided them to the Scudetto with an 11-point winning margin last season? How will Ruben Amorim adapt to life at AC Milan following his difficult spell at Manchester United? And can Cesc Fabregas' Como handle the twin demands of Serie A and the UEFA Champions League in their debut European campaign?

Where to watch Serie A 2026/27

Broadcast rights are spread across several platforms depending on your location. Here is a quick breakdown of the main options worldwide:

UK: DAZN and TNT Sports share rights. DAZN streams all 380 matches and costs £15.99/month on a 12-month plan or £25.99/month on a rolling contract. TNT Sports broadcasts up to two fixtures per week, with plans from £25.99/month (12-month) or £30.99/month (rolling). Fans in the UK can also catch 38 matches free on BBC Alba via BBC iPlayer, starting with Atalanta vs Sassuolo.

USA: Paramount+ holds all 380 Serie A matches. The Essential plan is $8.99/month or $89.99/year; a premium tier is available from $13.99/month. Select games also air free on CBS Sports Golazo Network — no account required.

Australia: beIN SPORTS carries every match. Plans begin at $15.99/month or $159.99/year, with a one-week free trial. Note that prices rise by $1 monthly and $10 annually from 1 September.

Africa: SuperSport is the official broadcast partner across Sub-Saharan Africa, including South Africa. StarzPlay holds rights across MENA countries — covering North Africa and the Middle East.

Canada: DAZN, Fubo, and TLN share Serie A rights. Brazil: CazéTV on YouTube shows select matches for free. Hong Kong and New Zealand: beIN SPORTS carries the league in both territories.

Watching from abroad

If you find yourself outside your home country during the season, a VPN (Virtual Private Network) allows you to access your usual streaming service by masking your device's location. NordVPN is one well-regarded option, currently offering 75 percent off with three months free.

The storylines to follow

Inter Milan are chasing a feat not achieved since Juventus in 2020 — back-to-back Scudetti. Chivu's side completed a domestic double in his first full season in charge, making them heavy favourites again. Massimiliano Allegri arrives at Napoli aiming to recapture the title the club last won in 2024/25, while Amorim faces the task of returning AC Milan to European football after they missed out on UEFA Champions League qualification.

Luciano Spalletti and Gian Piero Gasperini will be expected to push Juventus and Roma respectively into the top four, while all eyes will be on Como as Fabregas manages his newly promoted side's maiden UEFA Champions League adventure alongside their Serie A commitments.

Serie A 2026/27 opening weekend fixtures

The season kicks off on Saturday, August 22 and runs through to Sunday, May 30, 2027. Opening-weekend fixtures are as follows (all times BST):

Saturday, August 22: Udinese vs Como (17:30); Inter Milan vs Monza (17:30); Parma vs Cagliari (19:45); Genoa vs Napoli (19:45).

Sunday, August 23: Venezia vs Lecce (17:30); Frosinone vs Juventus (17:30); Torino vs AC Milan (19:45); Atalanta vs Sassuolo (19:45).

Monday, August 24: Bologna vs Lazio (17:30); Roma vs Fiorentina (19:45).