The Lega Serie A has released the important dates for next season. It will start on August 20 and there will be three midweek rounds: October 20, November 25 and April 18. There will also be three international breaks: September 3, November 12 and March 25. Serie A will play on through the holiday season, just like the Premier League. The winter break will start on January 14. The end of season will be May 20 to give the Italian National Team the chance to prepare for the World Cup in Russia.
The Supercoppa TIM will be held on August 13 between Juventus and Lazio. The preliminary rounds of the Coppa Italia will start on July 30 and the final will be played on May 9.