Italian sports clubs prepare for 2026/27 season debuts

Various Italian sports clubs are preparing for the start of their respective 2026/27 seasons across basketball, volleyball, rugby, and football.

In basketball, Acqua S. Bernardo Cantù is set to debut in the LBA Serie A against Venezia, while Virtus Assisi begins its Serie C campaign. In Rome, two new franchises, Maxima Roma and Basketball Club Roma SPQR, are preparing for a historic derby scheduled for October 11. Other developments include the presentation of the Stella Azzurra Viterbo season and the official schedule for Acqua Sant’Anna Cuneo in the Volley Superlega.

In rugby, CUS Torino Rugby will open its season in the Coppa Italia against Rovigo Delta. Due to renovations at the Grugliasco field, the match will be held in Settimo Torinese.

In football, Virtus Grottaglie marks its return to the D’Amuri stadium following extensive renovations. Meanwhile, Ascoli is navigating roster changes and regulatory updates following the first five matchdays of their season.