The 2025-26 Serie A season reaches its climax on Sunday 24 May 2026 as all 20 teams kick off simultaneously on the final matchday. With the Scudetto race, European qualification, and relegation battles all potentially going down to the wire, the last day of the Italian top flight promises high stakes across the country. Defending champions Napoli face a fight to retain their crown, with Inter Milan leading the table and AC Milan and Napoli in close pursuit.
What is Serie A Final Day?
Serie A Final Day, known in Italy as the “Ultima Giornata”, is the 38th and concluding matchday of the Italian top-flight football season. All ten fixtures kick off at the same time to ensure sporting integrity, with the Scudetto, Champions League places, Europa League and Conference League spots, and relegation all potentially being decided simultaneously. The format guarantees drama, as results across multiple grounds can shift the final standings in real time.
Serie A is the premier division of Italian football, contested by 20 clubs in a double round-robin format across 38 matchdays. The league has been running since 1929 and is one of the most prestigious domestic competitions in world football. The bottom three teams are relegated to Serie B, while the top four qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
When is Serie A Final Day?
Serie A Final Day takes place on Sunday 24 May 2026. All ten matches are scheduled to kick off simultaneously, with the exact time typically confirmed by the Lega Serie A closer to the date (usually 15:00 or 17:15 local time in Italy, CEST). The season began on 23 August 2025, with matchday 37, the penultimate round, taking place the previous weekend on 17 May 2026.
Where is Serie A Final Day?
As a league-wide event, Serie A Final Day takes place across ten stadiums throughout Italy. Key venues include the San Siro in Milan (capacity 75,923), home to both Inter and AC Milan; the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples (54,726); the Allianz Stadium in Turin (41,507), home of Juventus; and the Stadio Olimpico in Rome (70,634), shared by Roma and Lazio. Each club hosts its final home fixture of the season, creating a nationwide spectacle from north to south.
Key Contenders
As of early April 2026, Inter Milan lead the table on 69 points after 30 matches, with a formidable goal difference of +42. AC Milan sit second on 63 points, boasting the joint-best defensive record in the league with only 23 goals conceded, while Napoli are third on 62 points. The title race is a genuine three-way contest heading into the final eight rounds. Inter’s attacking potency, with 66 goals scored, makes them favourites, but Milan’s remarkable consistency (only three defeats all season) keeps them firmly in contention.
The surprise package of the season has been Como, who sit fourth on 57 points in their first season back in the top flight, while Juventus and Roma both occupy Champions League and Europa League contention spots. At the bottom, Pisa (18 points) and Hellas Verona (18 points) appear most vulnerable to relegation, with Cremonese and Lecce (both on 27 points) also in serious danger. Napoli won the 2024-25 title under Antonio Conte with 82 points from 38 matches.
How to Watch
In the United Kingdom and Ireland, Serie A is broadcast live on TNT Sports, which holds television rights, and DAZN, which has exclusive streaming rights for up to eight matches per round. A DAZN subscription costs £14.99 per month or £119.99 annually. TNT Sports is available via the Discovery+ app or as part of selected BT, EE, and Sky packages.
In the United States, every Serie A match is available on Paramount+ through CBS Sports, with subscriptions starting at $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year. DAZN also holds exclusive Spanish-language broadcast rights in the US. In Italy, DAZN is the primary broadcaster, streaming all 380 matches per season. The service is also available in numerous other markets worldwide, making Serie A one of the most accessible European leagues globally.
History and Records
Serie A has a rich history of final-day drama. The title has been decided on the last matchday on 28 occasions, producing some of the most iconic moments in Italian football. Perhaps the most famous came in May 2000, when Lazio overhauled Juventus on the final day after a rainstorm in Perugia delayed the Bianconeri’s match, allowing Lazio to celebrate an improbable Scudetto. In 2022, AC Milan clinched the title at Sassuolo with a 3-0 win, rendering Inter’s simultaneous victory irrelevant. Juventus hold the all-time record with 36 Serie A titles, followed by Inter on 20 and AC Milan on 19.
Tickets and Attendance
Tickets for Serie A Final Day fixtures are sold individually by each club through their official websites and authorised ticketing partners. Prices vary significantly depending on the club, stadium, and the significance of the fixture, with entry-level tickets typically starting from around 40 euros. For high-profile matches involving title or relegation deciders, tickets sell out rapidly, so early purchasing is advisable. Secondary market platforms such as StubHub and SeatPick also list Serie A tickets, though prices may be inflated for the most in-demand fixtures.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Serie A Final Day take place?
Serie A Final Day is on Sunday 24 May 2026, with all ten matches kicking off simultaneously.
Where is Serie A Final Day held?
Matches take place across ten stadiums throughout Italy, with each club hosting its final home game of the season.
How can I watch Serie A Final Day?
In the UK, Serie A is on TNT Sports and DAZN. In the US, it is available on Paramount+ via CBS Sports. DAZN streams matches in Italy and many other international markets.
Who won Serie A last season?
Napoli won the 2024-25 Serie A title with 82 points, finishing one point ahead of Inter Milan after a 2-0 victory over Cagliari on the final day.