Italian sports clubs begin 2026/27 season preparations

Various Italian sports clubs are commencing their 2026/27 season preparations. In volleyball, Itas Trentino begins training at the BTS Arena with a limited roster due to eleven players participating in national team duties. In basketball, Sebastiani prepares for Serie A2 with a friendly against Pallacanestro Roseto, while Bakery Basket Piacenza focuses on youth development in Serie B Interregionale. Sella Cento also held its first friendly, drawing 82-82 against Faenza.

In football, Crotone prepares for its Serie C debut against Foggia, with coach Leandro Greco emphasizing the need to overcome a six-point penalty. Foggia enters the match as a team still finding its identity following recent market activity. In Serie D, Gozzano begins its Coppa Italia campaign against Castellanzese, and several Sicilian clubs, including Ragusa and Modica, are set for preliminary rounds. Additionally, the Primavera 1 youth championship has officially launched, featuring results such as Roma's 3-2 victory over Monza and Lazio's 2-1 win against Lecce.