Teams head for the mountains.
The ritiro pre-campionato, as it is known in Italian, is a staple of football on the peninsula. A date marked in red on calendars.
Six teams, from six countries, playing nine games, across four days, in one of the most picturesque stadiums in football.
The LaLiga champions and the Premier League side face Serie A opposition in friendly fixtures at the Bluenergy Stadium.
With five goals in nine games for Italy, Francesco Pio Esposito has come a long way since his loan in Liguria.
A host of young players tipped for the top are back in Serie A for the coming season after loan spells. Here's where to catch them.
Around Italy and up and down the top three divisions, several teams are trying to shake things up in their own way?
The full schedule was revealed at the Teatro dei Filarmonici in Ascoli ahead of the big kick-off on the weekend of August 22.
Click on Region
It is four years since Josh Doig left Scotland for a fresh start in Italy and it is here in Emilia-Romagna where he has truly found his feet.
Francesco Gentilini talks about what makes his home so special - the football, the food and much, much more.
Jonathan Civitella supports Como. In My Town, My Team, he tells us what made him fall in love with the place and its football team.
We get a local take on what's hot in Cremona - where to eat and drink, sights to see and handy hints that might not be in the tourist guides.
The South African tells Destination Calcio about rubbing shoulders with his heroes and what made him fall in love with Italy.
Nowhere is nostalgia more dominant than in the beautiful game and here we go back to the golden age of Serie A.
We caught up with Palermo's Finnish striker Joel Pohjanpalo at the Serie B club's training ground. And he had plenty to say.
The international break is in full swing so what better time to get into the important business of ranking the kits gracing the Italian top flight in 2025-26.
I can still feel the rush of adrenaline bubbling in my chest when I stepped into the roaring belly of the San Siro for the first time.
The identity of Naples and its football club is wrapped up in a difficult history with the state of Italy.
Of course, it was the Kingdom of Naples before the Italian state as we know it today was born.
Having said that, Naples is the birthplace of the Margherita pizza—one of the most iconic symbols of Italy and one of the most recognizable foods on the planet.
Pizza Margherita was created at Pizzeria Brandi in Naples. The patriotic recipe featuring tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil was created to honor Queen Margherita of Savoy and the flag of a new, united Italy.
As Napoli football club celebrates its centenary this weekend, we are committed to sharing the best of the city with you, from its culinary roots to its calcio history!
For tips and tricks ahead of your next visit to Naples, head to DestinationCalcio.com 🔗👈
Presented beautifully by @alextione 🤝🩵
@brandipizzeria
@officialsscnapoli
@seriea
@seriea_northamerica
Destination Calcio filmed 48 Hours in Modena on a recent visit to this beautiful city. 👇
It’s the home of Ferrari, Pavarotti, balsamic vinegar and much more, but don’t forget the football.
The Emilia-Romagna region is a football hotbed, densely populated with cities and teams that have ancient rivalries. That’s why Modena, the football club, means so much to the people of this city. It represents them, their colours and their landmarks. 💙💛
To watch the full video head to our YouTube channel now. 🔗👈
@modena_fc_official
@legab
Como 1907 have done it again.🔥
Not only is the new Como home kit absolutely stunning, but it has been launched in style, on the city streets, with the local people. 💙
Como will debut the design at the Como Cup this week. 🏆
Visit the dedicated Como page at DestinationCalcio.com for all the information you need to book a trip to this football paradise in 2026-27. 🔗👈
@comofootball
@seriea
@seriea_northamerica
Two Serie A 2026-27 dates for your diary:
December 13: Lazio vs Roma 🦅
April 18: Roma vs Lazio 🐺
There is nothing quite like the Derby Della Capitale. We spoke to local expert @aks.mackenzie on our trip and documented everything just for you. Watch 48 Hours in Rome on our YouTube channel now. 🔗👈
@officialasroma
@official_sslazio
@seriea
@seriea_northamerica
@aks.mackenzie
Visit Cremona, and watch Cremonese play in Serie B, in 2026-27 with the Destination Calcio stadium guide. 🔗👈
From where to eat and drink to how to get match tickets, we have you covered.
Tickets are always available at Cremonese, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a fantastic atmosphere. Try and sit, or stand, in the Curva Sud!
Visit DestinationCalcio.com for the full guide. 🤝
@uscremonese
