The Lega Serie B has officially scheduled the presentation of the 2026/27 Serie BKT season calendar for Wednesday, July 22, at 6:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Teatro dei Filarmonici in Ascoli, marking the formal start of the upcoming football campaign.
Event Details and Venue
The presentation, hosted by the Municipality of Ascoli and Ascoli Calcio 1898, will be held in the city known as the "City of Travertine." According to the Lega Serie B, the ceremony will be moderated by Rai Sport journalist Simona Rolandi and DAZN commentator Alessandro Iori. The event will feature a performance by pianist Eros Cristiani, who composed the league’s official anthem, and a special appearance by actor and director Neri Marcoré. Former player and "Legend of the B" Daniele Cacia is also slated to attend.
Season Structure and Key Dates
The 2026/27 season will follow an asymmetric calendar format, a structure maintained by the league for the past three seasons. The campaign is set to begin with an "Open Day" on Friday, August 21, 2026, followed by the first full day of matches on August 22.
The schedule includes the following confirmed windows:
- National Team Breaks: September 21 to October 6, 2026; November 9 to November 17, 2026; and March 22 to March 30, 2027.
- Midweek Rounds: October 27, 2026; November 24, 2026; December 8, 2026; and March 2, 2027.
- Holiday Period: A dedicated Christmas round is scheduled for December 27, 2026, followed by a winter break lasting until January 8, 2027.
- Conclusion: The final day of the regular season is set for May 14–16, 2027.
Broadcast and Technical Partners
Fans can follow the calendar reveal via a live stream provided by DAZN and the official Lega B YouTube channel. Additional television coverage will be provided by Rai Sport, with Sky Sport24 offering updates and reports during their sports news segments. The technological partner responsible for the algorithm and compilation of the fixture list is Fastbreak AI.
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