Coppa Italia 2026-27 begins tonight with preliminary matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The 2026-27 Coppa Italia season kicks off tonight with two preliminary matches. Vicenza hosts Catania at 19:00 UK time, while Ascoli takes on Potenza at 19:30 UK time. The winners will advance to face Parma and Genoa, respectively, in the first round later this month. The tournament format resembles a tennis draw, set up by seeds and rankings. The Coppa Italia was won by Inter last season, who defeated Lazio 2-0 in the final.
- •Vicenza vs. Catania at 19:00 UK time
- •Ascoli faces Potenza at 19:30 UK time
- •Winners to play Parma and Genoa on August 14 and 16
- •Tournament format drawn with seeds and rankings
- •Inter was the previous season's champion
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Coppa Italia 2026-27 kicks off tonight with preliminary round
"The Italian football season officially kicks off tonight with two fixtures in the preliminary round of the Coppa Italia.It is still a little while until Serie A and B begin, but this evening there wil...
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