# Italian 2026‑27 league formats and Serie D groups

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-202627-league-format-announcements
> Updated: 2026-08-05T18:20:44.000Z. Sources: 55. Developments: 4.

The 2026‑27 Serie A2 ice‑track hockey schedule, released in late June, confirmed a two‑group format and cup dates. The Lega Nazionale Dilettanti (LND) clarified ripescaggio criteria on 24 July and announced the final 162‑team Serie D roster on 4 August, fixing nine regional groups of 18 clubs each. Six clubs—Lascaris, Castellanzese, Fiorenzuola, Derthona, Grassina and Tropical Coriano—were admitted through ripescaggi. Città di Fasano’s appeal was rejected after a negative opinion from the Commissione di Vigilanza sulle Società di Calcio Dilettantistiche, confirming its exclusion. SSD Kamarat 1972 also failed to gain admission and will compete in Eccellenza, as will ACR Messina.

On 4 August the LND published the official group composition for Serie D. Girone I (Sicily‑Calabria) now includes Reggina, Siracusa, Trapani, Licata, Milazzo and Nuova Igea Virtus among others. The federation also released the full Eccellenza and Promozione tables for regions such as Lombardy, Campania, Puglia, Veneto, Lazio and Sardinia, listing clubs like Besnatese, Caronnese, Legnano, Saronno, Pompei, Portici and Virtus Puteolana.

In the Coppa Italia, the first‑round tie between Teramo and Notaresco is set for 30 August, with penalties to decide draws and a possible single‑match final in early March 2027.

## Claims

- Città di Fasano's appeal was rejected and the club was excluded from Serie D 2026/27. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The LND Council ratified the composition of Serie D 2026/27 with 162 clubs divided into nine groups of 18 teams each. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The nine Serie D gironi were announced, each containing 18 clubs and covering 19 of Italy’s 20 regions. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Six clubs were admitted as ripescaggi: Lascaris, Castellanzese, Fiorenzuola, Derthona, Grassina and Tropical Coriano. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- ACR Messina was not ripescato to Serie D and will play in Eccellenza. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- SSD Kamarat 1972 was not admitted to Serie D and will compete in Eccellenza. (single source)
- Milazzo and Nuova Igea Virtus were placed in Girone I, a Sicily‑dominant group. (single source)
- Bisceglie Calcio was assigned to Girone H together with other Apulian clubs. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-05: Italian lower‑league football fixtures announced for Serie D and Coppa Italia

Serie D groups for 2026/27 will be released on Aug 6, affecting Ternana’s lineup, while Teramo will face Notaresco in a Coppa Italia first‑round match on Aug 30.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-lowerleague-football-fixtures-announced-for-serie-d-and-coppa-italia

### 2026-08-04: Lega Nazionale Dilettanti publishes Serie D 2026/27 group composition

LND announced the 2026‑27 Serie D line‑up (162 clubs, nine groups), published regional Eccellenza/Promozione tables, and confirmed ripescaggi, excluding Fasano and Messina while admitting six clubs.

38 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-football-federation-sets-202627-serie-c-women-serie-d-lineups

### 2026-07-24: Lega Nazionale Dilettanti clarifies Serie D 2026‑27 ripescaggio rules

LND states Serie D 2026‑27 ripescaggi will be based on set criteria, no discretion, with 162‑team target, ranking tables, and mandatory commission approval; clubs like Messina have raised objections, while many

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-amateur-football-leagues-define-202627-promotion-and-playoff-rules

### 2026-06-30: Italian Serie A2 Hockey League Announces 2026‑27 Schedule and Format

Italy's Serie A2 hockey league set a 2026‑27 format: 20 teams in two groups, season starts Nov 2025, playoffs for promotion, and a final on 22 May 2027.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-serie-a2-hockey-league-announces-202627-schedule-and-format

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