Italian Serie D pre‑season preparations

In early August 2026, Serie D clubs began their build‑up for the 2026/27 season. Tau Altopascio faced newly promoted Grosseto in a joint training match that ended 2‑2, with Francesco Spatani scoring both goals for Tau and offering a glimpse of the team’s attacking potential. The same period saw the Serie D Group I line‑up confirmed, positioning Reggina as the leading contender for a return to professional ranks alongside other Calabrian and Sicilian sides.

The following day, Catania and Reggina launched their pre‑season training camps. Catania’s camp in Norcia emphasized a revamped communication strategy to engage the local community, showcasing new signing Marco Perrotta and producing promotional media. Reggina trained in Cantalupa, conducting double sessions that combined strength testing and tactical drills despite heavy rain, and scheduled a friendly against AC Gozzano to fine‑tune their play before the campaign starts.