Football NewsFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 19 Aug 2026
Referees Assigned for Serie A Week 1 Openers
The 2026/27 Serie A season kicks off this weekend with referees now set for all opening fixtures.
Season
2026/27
Start
Saturday Aug 22
Matches
Inter-Monza, Genoa-Napoli, Frosinone-Juventus, Torino-Milan, Roma-Fiorentina
What happened. The referees for Serie A Week 1 fixtures have been assigned, with the season starting this weekend.
- Four matches on Saturday, four on Sunday, two on Monday.
- Evening kick-offs in August to avoid afternoon heat.
- Inter's opener at San Siro will be led by Livio Marinelli.
The new season begins with these fixtures, setting the stage for the title race.
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