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Serie A Clubs Gear Up for Season with Extensive Summer Friendly Fixtures

Italian Serie A teams have confirmed a packed schedule of international friendly matches throughout July and August, offering fans a crucial look at team preparations and new signings ahead of the upcoming season.

News Published 16 July 2026 3 min read FootballGames10 Desk
Football players in team kits training on a grass pitch during a summer pre-season session.
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Italian Serie A clubs are set to engage in a comprehensive series of international friendly matches during July and August, providing an early indicator of their readiness for the forthcoming season. The pre-season schedule includes fixtures for major clubs such as Inter Milan, Juventus, AC Milan, and Napoli, with many matches accessible to fans through live broadcasts.

Early Kick-offs

The summer friendly campaign kicks off on July 18th, featuring a match between Basel and Juventus. The following week, on July 25th, Juventus is scheduled to play Standard Liège, while AC Milan will face Celtic.

July’s Busy Schedule

As July progresses, the fixture list intensifies. On July 26th, Inter Milan will compete against Karlsruhe. Towards the end of the month, on July 31st, Juventus is slated to play Nice.

August Showdowns

August promises several high-profile encounters. On August 1st, Inter Milan will take on Manchester City as part of the Asahi Super Dry Trophy, which is being held within the Hong Kong Football Festival. Other significant matches include AC Milan versus Inter Milan and Chelsea versus Juventus on August 5th. The subsequent days will feature Juventus against Inter Milan and Chelsea against AC Milan on August 8th. Juventus is also scheduled to play Palermo on August 11th, followed by Manchester United versus AC Milan on August 15th. Juventus will conclude their pre-season with an internal friendly match at the Juventus Stadium on August 17th.

Atalanta’s European Aspirations

Atalanta’s pre-season preparations will also include a vital Conference League playoff match, which is scheduled for late August. This fixture will be crucial for their European campaign.

Napoli’s Pre-Season Tests

Napoli will also participate in a series of summer friendly matches. During their training camp in Dimaro Folgarida, the team will face Arezzo on July 22nd and Carrarese on July 26th. Their subsequent training camp in Castel di Sangro will host matches against Osasuna on August 5th, Celta de Vigo on August 8th, and Aris Thessaloniki on August 12th.

Key Fixtures and Dates

Team Opponent Date Competition
Juventus Basel 2026-07-18 Friendly
Inter Milan Karlsruhe 2026-07-26 Friendly
AC Milan Celtic 2025-07-25 Friendly
Napoli Osasuna 2025-08-05 Friendly
Juventus Nice 2026-07-31 Friendly
Inter Milan Manchester City 2026-08-01 Friendly
AC Milan Inter Milan 2026-08-05 Friendly
Juventus Chelsea 2026-08-05 Friendly
Inter Milan Juventus 2026-08-08 Friendly
AC Milan Chelsea 2026-08-08 Friendly
Juventus Palermo 2026-08-11 Friendly
Napoli Celta de Vigo 2025-08-08 Friendly
AC Milan Manchester United 2026-08-15 Friendly
Napoli Aris Thessaloniki 2025-08-12 Friendly

This extensive schedule of friendly matches provides Serie A supporters with a valuable opportunity to monitor their favorite teams’ progress during the off-season. It allows for an assessment of new player signings and tactical adjustments before the official league season commences.

Source: TuttoMercatoWeb – https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/altre-notizie/sky-annuncia-amichevoli-estive-date-2254123

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TuttoMercatoWeb Original publication: 2026-07-16T04:37:39+00:00