# Italian and San Marinese clubs pre‑season programmes (2026-2 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-serie-a-clubs-preseason-activity > Updated: 2026-08-27T05:37:12.000Z. Sources: 65. Developments: 7. Pre-season preparations for Italian and San Marinese clubs have progressed through August. Paffoni Fulgor Basket Omegna officially commenced its Serie B Nazionale season activities at Pala Cipir, involving medical examinations in Domodossola, technical meetings, and intensive training sessions under coach Michele Belletti. Club President Angelo Nigro and Managing Director Alessandro Monti expressed optimism regarding the young squad’s ambitions. In football, FC Pistoiese scheduled community engagement events for late August and September, including ‘Masiano in Festa’ on 26 August and ‘Festa Storica di Badia a Pacciana’ on 9 September, to facilitate player interaction with supporters. Basketball preparations continued with several competitive tests and roster updates. Valtur Brindisi held a preseason scrimmage against Ruvo di Puglia at the Vito Gentile Sports Hall in Ostuni. To facilitate testing, scores were reset at the end of each quarter. The final quarter scores were 18-22, 21-12, 17-23, and 24-16. The Brindisi lineup featured Cinciarini, Ellis, Fantoma, Errico, and Del Cadia in the opening quintet. Notable absences included JaCorey Williams, who is expected to join the team following the conclusion of the Puerto Rican championship and visa processing, as well as Gabriele Miani and Ethan Esposito, who were rested for precautionary reasons. Brindisi is now preparing for the Valtur Cup against Avellino on 30 August. Treviso Basket achieved a 107-74 victory over Cividale, led by MVP JP Macura. In the women’s Serie B Nazionale, De Florio Nuovi Orizzonti Taranto appointed Silvia Gobbi as captain following their promotion. Other developments include Consultinvest winning 73-67 against Senigallia in their first seasonal test, and Crifo Wines Ruvo di Puglia confirming staff continuity for the Serie A2 season by retaining physical trainer Luca Sabino Mangiatordi and physiotherapist Savino Schittulli. ## Claims - The Italian Handball Federation released the Serie A1 women’s 2026/27 calendar for Jomi Salerno. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Jomi Salerno will open the season at home on 12 September 2026 against Ariosto Ferrara. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Serie A1 format will expand to 14 teams and re‑introduce a four‑team playoff. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Treviso FBC won a 4‑0 friendly against San Gaetano on 28 July 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Goals in the Treviso match were scored by Tommaso Brevi, Erik Gerbi (penalty), Edoardo Bove and Augusto Pellizzari. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Juventus forward Jonathan David returned to the Continassa training centre for pre‑season medical checks. (single source) - Juventus midfielder Fabio Miretti visited JMedical for routine examinations after training. (single source) - Union Brescia goalkeeper Stefano Gori suffered a fracture of the first phalanx of his right‑hand fifth finger during the first day of pre‑season training. (single source) - APU Old Wild West Udine will begin its preseason on 17 August 2026 at PalaCarnera Credifriuli. (single source) - APU will hold a training camp in Tarvisio from 31 August to 4 September 2026 at the Hammerack Hotel Malborghetto. (single source) - APU scheduled friendly matches against Mestre (29 Aug), Olimpia Lubiana (10 Sep), NutriBullet Treviso (13 Sep), Dolomiti Energia Trento (17 Sep) and Tezenis Scaligera Verona (19 Sep). (single source) - Giacomo Mammetti, born in 1988, has made over 400 appearances and scored 200 goals in his career. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-27: Valtur Brindisi holds preseason scrimmage against Ruvo di Puglia Valtur Brindisi completed a preseason scrimmage against Ruvo di Puglia in Ostuni, testing various lineups ahead of the upcoming Valtur Cup. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/treviso-basket-defeats-cividale-107-74-in-preseason-opener ### 2026-08-18: Italian sports teams begin preseason activities Italian sports teams Paffoni Fulgor Basket Omegna and FC Pistoiese begin their seasonal preparations through intensive training and community engagement events. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-sports-teams-begin-preseason-activities ### 2026-08-04: Lazio beats Ostiamare 4‑0 in pre‑season friendly, Gattuso hails team’s hunger Lazio defeated Ostiamare 4‑0 in a closed‑door friendly; Ratkov and Zaccagni each scored twice, and Gattuso praised the team’s hunger while urging further improvement ahead of the Coppa Italia tie with Mantova. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pescara-coach-busc-reports-positive-preseason-ahead-of-coppa-italia ### 2026-08-02: Italian clubs unveil 2026‑27 preseason schedules and youth academy partnership APU Udine outlines its 2026‑27 preseason schedule, Vigevano signs veteran striker Giacomo Mammetti, and Valtanaro joins the Torino FC Academy with new youth development support. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-clubs-unveil-202627-preseason-schedules-and-youth-academy-partnership ### 2026-08-02: Italian Eccellenza clubs launch preseason training and friendlies Fucecchio Calcio announces its 2026‑27 squad and preseason friendlies, while other Italian Eccellenza clubs resume training ahead of the new season. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-eccellenza-clubs-launch-preseason-training-and-friendlies ### 2026-07-27: Italian clubs launch 2026‑27 pre‑season programmes Italian clubs kick off 2026‑27 pre‑season: Jomi Salerno’s handball calendar unveiled, Treviso wins 4‑0 friendly, Juventus conducts player medicals, Union Brescia goalkeeper injured, and youth teams begin训练. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/juventuss-bremer-returns-early-union-brescias-gori-out-for-months ### 2026-07-10: Italian Serie A clubs complete 2024 summer transfer signings Italian clubs Udinese, Verona, Venezia and others announced multiple summer signings, while Benevento secured striker Nicolas Lamas on a contract through 2028 ahead of the 2024‑25 Serie A season. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-serie-a-clubs-complete-2024-summer-transfer-signings --- Cite as: Italian and San Marinese clubs pre‑season programmes (2026-2. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-serie-a-clubs-preseason-activity