After a several month hiatus, Italian football's top flight will get underway once again, with 20 teams all looking to achieve different objectives. Some, of course, will battle for the title, while others will be battling merely to stay afloat. Here's all you need to know ahead of the 2021/22 Serie A season, which looks set to be an interesting one due to some managerial changes around the league.
Who will begin the 2021/22 Serie A season as reigning champions?
For the first time in a decade, a team other than Juventus will kick off the upcoming season as reigning champions. That side is none other than Inter, who won their first Scudetto in 11 years after an imperious showing under manager Antonio Conte. However, the Nerazzurri will face a host of challenges as they seek to retain their crown. Not only has Conte since departed, but they've also lost key striker Romelu Lukaku, with the Belgian ace moving back to Chelsea in a mega deal.
Who are the must successful team in Serie A history?
Despite their disappointing performance last season, which saw them finish in fourth spot, Juventus are still the most decorated side in Serie A history. The Bianconeri have won a whopping 36 official titles, which puts them well ahead of major rivals like Inter (19) and AC Milan (18).
When does the 2021/22 Serie A season begin? And when does it end?
The 2021/22 Serie A season is expected to begin on August 21, 2021 and end on May 22, 2022.
Which Italian teams will be taking part in European competitions?
A total of seven teams will be featuring in a variety of European competitions during the 2021/22 season. Scudetto winners Inter will be joined by fellow Italian giants Milan and Juventus in the Champions League, after the Rossoneri and the Bianconeri finished in second and fourth respectively, while plucky side Atalanta continues to try to force their way to the big table by finishing in third spot. Meanwhile, Italy's two reps in the Europa League will be Napoli and Lazio, and Roma, currently under the tutelage of Jose Mourinho, will be taking part in the inaugural Europa Conference League.
Which teams will play in Serie A for the 2021/22 season?
As per usual, 20 teams will be featuring in the latest iteration of Italian top flight football. The three newly promoted sides will be Empoli, Venezia, and Salernitana. All three are back in the upper echelon after at least two years, with each team featuring in Serie A for the first time in two, 19, and 22 years respectively. The other teams featuring are: Atalanta, Bologna, Cagliari, Fiorentina, Genoa, Hellas Verona, Inter, Juventus, Lazio, Milan, Napoli, Roma, Sampdoria, Sassuolo, Spezia, Torino, Udinese.
Where can I watch Serie A games live on TV or online?
Here's how you can follow your favorite Italian side from the following countries:
USA: Paramount+
UK: BT Sport 2, BT Sport 1, BT Sport App, BTSport.com
Canada: DAZN
Australia: beIN Sports
Italy: DAZN
Live elsewhere? No worries. Simply check out our bespoke Serie A broadcast page for more information as to where you can watch Serie A games on TV or via live streaming online.
