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Serie A season format changes with five matches before international break

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 3:01 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Serie A season format changes with five matches before international break

Summary

Serie A will implement a revised season format starting this August, featuring five matches before the international break. This change is part of FIFA's updated international calendar, which combines September and October breaks into a single three-week period. This adjustment aims to ease the physical demands on players and provide a more competitive start to the league. The first match under the new format is Torino v AC Milan on 23 August, leading up to a competitive early league table.

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By the Numbers

•Serie A season starts with five matches before the international break.
•First match is Torino v AC Milan on 23 August.
•International break combines September and October windows into three weeks.
•Change aims to lessen travel demands on players.
•Format adjustment addresses the competitive nature of early season games.

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What they're saying

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The format of the season and the league campaign will change this year. It is not a landmark change like the unprecedented interruption for the winter World Cup in Qatar in November 2022, but it is ne...
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