# Italian sports clubs finalize preseason preparations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-sports-preseason-test-matches > Updated: 2026-09-25T04:14:14.000Z. Sources: 57. Developments: 7. Italian sports clubs are entering the final stages of preseason preparations across volleyball, rugby, and futsal. In volleyball, Cucine Lube Civitanova is set to host Yuasa Battery Grottazzolina in a friendly at the Eurosuole Forum, a match highlighted by a family dynamic as former Lube captain Dragan Stankovic faces his son, Luka Stankovic. Other developments include EcoRigen Nuova Città di Gela preparing for Serie B2 tests, Il Bisonte Firenze competing in the Trofeo McDonald’s, and the release of the Serie C Femminile schedule. In a recent training session, Bartoccini +energia Perugia lost 3-1 to CBF Balducci Macerata; despite the defeat, Lena Grosse Scharmann scored 16 points, and assistant coach Guido Marangi expressed confidence in the roster’s competitiveness. In rugby, Fiorini Pesaro Rugby secured a 43-5 victory against Unione Rugby San Benedetto in a Serie A1 friendly. While Coach Marcelo Martino noted successful integration of new players and strong defensive contact, he emphasized the need for improved discipline and organization before the championship begins. In futsal, Azzurri Conversano has been placed in Group B of the Serie C2 championship and is preparing for a season start expected around October 3 following several friendly matches. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-25: Italian sports teams conclude preseason training with mixed results Italian rugby side Fiorini Pesaro Rugby defeated San Benedetto 43-5 in a preseason friendly, while volleyball's Bartoccini +energia Perugia lost 3-1 to Macerata in their final preseason test. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-sports-preseason-fiorini-pesaro-and-perugia-teams-compete ### 2026-09-23: Italian sports clubs finalize preseason preparations Italian sports teams across volleyball, futsal, and water polo are finalizing preseason preparations, highlighted by a father-son volleyball derby between Dragan and Luka Stankovic. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-sports-clubs-begin-pre-season-preparations ### 2026-09-23: Italian volleyball clubs advance pre-season preparations Italian volleyball clubs Chieri ’76 and Busto Arsizio conclude pre-season tests, with Chieri winning 4-0 against Granda Volley and Busto Arsizio defeating Club Italia 3-2 in a five-set match. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-volleyball-clubs-advance-pre-season-preparations ### 2026-09-23: Volleyball clubs conduct international pre-season friendly matches Italian volleyball teams L’Omag San Giovanni and Rana Verona continue pre-season preparations through friendly matches against Azerbaijani and German opponents. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/volleyball-clubs-conduct-international-pre-season-friendly-matches ### 2026-09-23: Italian sports clubs announce ticket presales for season openers Ticket presales are underway for Italian sports season openers, including Halley Campania Avellino's basketball match and UYBA Busto Arsizio's volleyball debut in Serie A1. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-sports-clubs-announce-ticket-presales-for-season-openers ### 2026-09-18: Italian sports clubs conclude preseason tests in volleyball and basketball Italian volleyball and basketball teams complete preseason tests, featuring victories for Castellana Grotte, Lumos Pistoia, and Basket Quarrata as they prepare for upcoming league seasons. 37 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/valsa-group-modena-defeats-consoli-sferc-brescia-in-preseason-tests ### 2026-09-11: VBC Cremonese and AltaFratte Padova tie in pre-season volleyball friendly Caldaie Melgari VBC Cremonese and Nuvolí AltaFratte Padova played a competitive pre-season friendly match, resulting in a draw as both teams prepare for the upcoming Serie A2 season. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vbc-cremonese-and-altafratte-padova-tie-in-pre-season-volleyball-friendly --- Cite as: Italian sports clubs finalize preseason preparations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-sports-preseason-test-matches