Serie B 2026‑27 season schedule unveiled

The 2026‑27 Serie B calendar has been officially released. The season will kick off on 22 August with Cesena hosting Sampdoria, followed by matches against Juve Stabia, Palermo and other clubs in the opening weeks. The schedule comprises 31 matchdays, with mid‑season pauses for international fixtures (21 September‑6 October, 9‑17 November, 22‑30 March) and a winter break after the 27 December round. The league will conclude in mid‑May, with the exact final weekend to be confirmed. Serie B will retain its promotion and relegation format: the top two teams earn automatic promotion to Serie A, a playoff determines the third, while the bottom three are relegated to Serie C, plus a playout involving the lowest‑ranked sides. The announced program includes details on match days, mid‑week fixtures on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and the date of the season‑ending playoff.