Italian lower‑division sports promotion decisions

In late July 2026 the Lega Nazionale Dilettanti (LND) for Campania issued a corrected promotion ranking for the 2026‑27 Promozione season, confirming Baronissi Calcio 2010 at the top and moving SV Atletico Agropoli to second place. The same announcement noted that the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) and the Serie D organising committee approved appeals from five clubs—Fasano, Favara, Melfi, Nardò and Enna—allowing them to register for the upcoming Serie D season with a two‑point penalty, while San Giuliano City remained excluded.

A few days later, on 2 August 2026, the Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) confirmed a series of promotions in its amateur leagues. CUS Catania Rugby earned a place in men’s Serie A and Palermo Rugby moved up to Serie B. In Umbria, Rugby Perugia retained its Serie A status for a twelfth time, and Rugby Gubbio achieved its first‑ever Serie A spot for 2026‑27. Both federations highlighted the merit of the clubs’ performances and the administrative decisions that shaped the lower‑division landscape.

Together, these updates illustrate how Italy’s football and rugby governing bodies are finalising league structures for the 2026‑27 season, confirming promotions, adjusting rankings, and applying penalties where appeals have been granted.