Serie A

Serie A

Italy

Italy's top-flight football league.

20 teams • 380 matches • 2026/2027 season

PWDLGDGFLast 5PTS
Champions League
1AS Roma3300+910
WWW
9
2FC Internazionale Milano3300+58
WWW
9
3SS Lazio3300+34
WWW
9
4Como 19073210+47
WWD
7
UEFA Europa League
5AC Milan3210+35
DWW
7
Conference League qualification
6Juventus FC3210+34
DWW
7
7Frosinone3201+36
WWL
6
8Atalanta BC3201+14
LWW
6
9Cagliari Calcio3201+12
WLW
6
10US Sassuolo Calcio311105
DWL
4
11Udinese Calcio311105
LWD
4
12SSC Napoli310205
LLW
3
13Torino FC3102-14
WLL
3
14US Lecce3102-32
LLW
3
15Bologna FC 19093012-22
DLL
1
16Parma Calcio 19133012-31
DLL
1
17Monza3012-44
DLL
1
Relegation
18Venezia3003-52
LLL
0
19Genoa CFC3003-61
LLL
0
20ACF Fiorentina3003-81
LLL
0
Rules and legend
  • Champions League
  • UEFA Europa League
  • Conference League qualification
  • Relegation

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About Serie A

History

Italian football's championship has existed in various forms since the early 20th century, but Serie A took its current shape, with a single national group, from the 1929-30 season onward. The competition established itself over the decades as one of Europe's most tactical and competitive leagues. The 20-club format has been in place since the 2004-05 season. Italy was one of the very first nations to trial Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology, with tests starting in the 2016-17 season before full adoption the following year, in 2017-18.

Trophy roll

Historic clubs

  • Juventus FC — Italy's most decorated club, nicknamed "the Old Lady," based in Turin.
  • FC Internazionale Milano — The only Italian club never relegated from the top flight, historically known for its defensive style of play.
  • AC Milan — Inter's historic rival in the "Derby della Madonnina," multiple-time Champions League winner.
  • SSC Napoli — A southern Italian club driven by passionate fan support, forever linked to Diego Maradona's time there in the 1980s.
  • Genoa CFC — The doyen of Italian football, founded in 1893.

Competition format

Serie A is contested by 20 teams playing each other home and away, for a total of 38 matchdays between August and May.

The standings are determined by points earned:

  • Win: 3 points
  • Draw: 1 point
  • Loss: 0 points

At the end of the season:

  • The champion is crowned Scudetto winner.
  • The bottom three clubs are relegated to Serie B.
  • The top teams qualify for UEFA's European competitions.

Qualification for UEFA competitions

Serie A's best-placed clubs earn qualification for continental competitions organized by UEFA:

  • UEFA Champions League
  • UEFA Europa League
  • UEFA Europa Conference League

The exact number of Champions League spots (usually four to five) depends on Italy's UEFA coefficient, while an extra Conference League spot often goes to the Coppa Italia winner.

Frequently asked questions

How many clubs play in Serie A?

Serie A features 20 professional clubs competing each season.

Which club has won the most Serie A titles?

Juventus, with 36 Scudetti in total.

How do clubs qualify for the UEFA Champions League?

Serie A's top four or five teams earn qualification, depending on Italy's UEFA coefficient.

Since when has Serie A existed in its current form?

Serie A took its current form in 1929-30 and has featured 20 clubs since the 2004-05 season.

What is the "Scudetto"?

It's the name given to the Italian championship title, literally meaning the "little shield" worn by the champion club the following season.

Where can I follow Serie A results?

AtlasGoal provides the standings, results, match schedule, statistics, and the latest news for Italy's top league.