Serie A: Complete Guide & Latest Updates 2026

The Lega Calcio Serie A has announced the advances and postponements until the fifth day of the championship.

DAZN exclusive or co-exclusive with Sky? The program up

Context

The Milan derby, scheduled for September 3, represents one of the highlights of Serie A, attracting the attention of millions of fans. The co-exclusivity of some matches between Sky and DAZN indicates a strategy for sharing television rights that could influence future negotiations in Italian football.

Why it matters

The scheduling of Serie A matches is crucial for fans and broadcasters, as it determines access to the most anticipated matches, such as the Milan derby. DAZN's exclusive broadcast of key events reflects the growing importance of streaming platforms in the Italian football landscape.

Key points

DAZN exclusive or co-exclusive with Sky? The program up.
The Lega Calcio Serie A has announced the advances and postponements until the fifth day of the championship.
DAZN exclusive or co-exclusive with Sky? The program up to the 5th matchday of Serie A.

The Lega Calcio has announced the advances and postponements of Serie A until the fifth matchday of the championship. Among the most important details, it should be noted that the match between Milan and Inter, the Milan derby, has been scheduled for Sunday 3 September at 8.45pm and will be broadcast exclusively by DAZN.

The match between Napoli and Lazio, however, has been scheduled for Saturday 2 September at 6.00 pm and this too will be broadcast exclusively by DAZN.

As regards the other matches, the League has announced that the match between Turin and Genoa, the Mole derby, has been scheduled for Sunday 27 August at 6.00 pm and will be broadcast by Sky in co-exclusive with DAZN.

Furthermore, the match between Bologna and Lazio, which had been scheduled for Sunday 20 August at 3.00 pm, has been brought forward to Saturday 19 August at 6.00 pm and this too will be broadcast co-exclusively by Sky and DAZN.

Here is the summary of the matches with advances and postponements up to the fifth day:

1st day
Saturday 19 August
Bologna-Lazio, 6.00 pm,
(co-exclusive Sky and DAZN)
Sunday 20 August
Fiorentina - Inter, 6.00 pm,
(DAZN)
Juve-Udinese, 8.45pm,
(Sky)
2nd day
Saturday 26 August
Cagliari-Sassuolo, 8.45 pm,
(DAZN)
Sunday 27 August
Turin-Genoa, 6.00 pm,
(co-exclusive Sky and DAZN)
Milan-Rome, 8.45pm,
(DAZN)

3rd day
Friday 1 September
Inter - Fiorentina, 9.00 pm,
(DAZN)
Saturday 2 September
Naples-Lazio, 6.00 pm,
(DAZN)
Sunday 3 September
Milan-Inter, 8.45pm,
(DAZN)
4th day
Saturday 9 September
Sassuolo-Cagliari, 3.00 pm,
(DAZN)
Udinese-Bologna, 6.00 pm,
(DAZN)
Turin-Naples, 8.45 pm,
(Sky)
Sunday 10 September
Genoa-Juve, 3.00 pm,
(DAZN)
Lazio-Atalanta, 6.00 pm,
(DAZN)
Rome-Fiorentina, 8.45pm,
(DAZN)
5th day
Saturday 16 September
Atalanta-Turin, 3.00 pm,
(DAZN)
Bologna-Lazio, 6.00 pm,
(Sky)
Cagliari-Sassuolo, 8.45 pm,
(DAZN)
Sunday 17 September
Fiorentina - Inter, 6.00 pm,
(DAZN)
Genoa-Juve, 8.45pm,
(Sky)
Rome-Naples, 8.45pm,
(DAZN)

What happens now

With the announcement of advances and postponements, fans can better plan their viewing of the matches. Furthermore, broadcasters such as Sky and DAZN will be preparing to manage media coverage and promotions to maximize interest and audiences during these crucial weeks of the championship.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which matches have been scheduled until the fifth day of Serie A?

Matches scheduled up to matchday five include Bologna-Lazio, Fiorentina-Inter, Juve-Udinese, Cagliari-Sassuolo, Turin-Genoa, Milan-Rome, Inter-Fiorentina, Napoli-Lazio and Milan-Inter.

Who confirmed the match schedule?

The Lega Calcio has confirmed the schedule of Serie A matches until the fifth matchday.

Why was DAZN chosen to broadcast some matches?

DAZN was chosen for the exclusive broadcast of matches such as the Milan derby and Naples-Lazio, probably due to its offering of sports content.

What changes have there been in the match schedule?

The Bologna-Lazio match has been brought forward to Saturday 19 August at 6.00 pm, while the match between Turin and Genoa has been scheduled for Sunday 27 August at 6.00 pm.