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Serie B 2026-27 calendar unveiled with asymmetric schedule
The 2026‑27 Serie B schedule was officially presented on 22 July at the Teatro dei Filarmonici in Ascoli. The league confirmed an asymmetric calendar – the second half‑season order differs from the first – to accommodate public‑order needs, stadium works and cities hosting two clubs. The 38‑match programme starts on 22 August, with an Open Day on 21 August and designated winter breaks.
Club reactions were published: Sampdoria highlighted a tough opening with three away games in the first four rounds, while Carrarese’s director warned that the first matches would be an early test of the squad. The ceremony received extensive media coverage, streamed live on YouTube, Rai Sport, DAZN and Sky, with additional commentary from former players and cultural performances.
The draw used Fastbreak AI software to optimise match distribution, ensuring balanced home‑away sequences and respecting constraints such as avoiding consecutive “double‑headers”.