The Italian Serie A has officially unveiled the schedule for the 2024/2025 season, marking the 123rd iteration of Italy’s premier football league. This announcement provides fans, teams, and stakeholders with a comprehensive roadmap of the upcoming season’s fixtures, breaks, and key dates.
Season Kick-off and Conclusion
The 2024/2025 Serie A season is slated to commence on the weekend of August 17-18, 2024. The opening weekend will feature the following match schedule:
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Saturday, August 17, 2024:
- Two matches at 18:30 CEST
- Two matches at 20:45 CEST
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Sunday, August 18, 2024:
- Two matches at 18:30 CEST
- Two matches at 20:45 CEST
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Monday, August 19, 2024:
- One match at 18:30 CEST
- One match at 20:45 CEST
The season is scheduled to wrap up on Sunday, May 25, 2025, with all teams playing their final matches simultaneously at 15:00 CEST to ensure fairness in the competition’s closing stages.
Midweek Fixtures and International Breaks
To accommodate various competitions and international duties, the league has outlined specific dates for midweek fixtures and breaks:
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Midweek Fixture: One midweek round is scheduled for Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
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International Breaks: There will be four breaks during the season for national team commitments, on September 8, October 13, and November 17, 2024, and March 23, 2025.
Match Timing Structure
The league has established a consistent schedule for match timings to enhance viewership and accommodate both domestic and international audiences:
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Friday:
- One match at 20:45 CEST
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Saturday:
- One match at 15:00 CEST
- One match at 18:00 CEST
- One match at 20:45 CEST
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Sunday:
- One match at 12:30 CEST
- Two matches at 15:00 CEST
- One match at 18:00 CEST
- One match at 20:45 CEST
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Monday:
- One match at 20:45 CEST
Notably, in the weeks preceding international breaks (Matchdays 3, 7, 12, and 29) and before the midweek round (Matchday 14), the Monday night fixture will not be scheduled to allow teams adequate preparation time.
Team Participation and Promotions
The 2024/2025 season will feature 20 teams, including notable promotions:
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Parma: Returned to Serie A after a three-year absence, securing promotion on May 1, 2024.
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Como: Achieved promotion on May 10, 2024, marking their return to the top flight after 21 years.
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Venezia: Secured their spot on June 2, 2024, coming back to Serie A after a two-year spell in Serie B.
These teams replace Frosinone, Sassuolo, and Salernitana, who were relegated following the 2023/2024 season.
Non-Symmetrical Fixture List
For the fourth consecutive season, Serie A will implement a non-symmetrical fixture list. This means the sequence of matches in the second half of the season will differ from the first half, aiming to introduce variety and maintain competitive balance throughout the campaign.
Key Derby Dates
Fans eagerly anticipate the intense derby matches that highlight the Serie A calendar:
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Derby della Madonnina (Milan Derby): The clashes between AC Milan and Inter Milan are scheduled for Matchday 4 (September 15, 2024) and Matchday 21 (February 9, 2025).
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Derby d’Italia: The storied rivalry between Juventus and Inter Milan will take place on Matchday 9 (October 20, 2024) and Matchday 26 (March 16, 2025).
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Derby della Capitale (Rome Derby): AS Roma and Lazio will face off on Matchday 6 (September 29, 2024) and Matchday 23 (February 23, 2025).
These fixtures are subject to change based on various factors, including team performances in domestic and European competitions.
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With the 2024/2025 Serie A season set to bring thrilling matches, intense rivalries, and unforgettable moments, football fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating the action. Whether you’re backing defending champions, newly promoted teams, or your lifelong favorite club, this season promises excitement at every turn.
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