A Breakdown of the 2025-26 Serie A Femminile League

Format Overhaul & New Cup Competition

The league expands from 10 to 12 teams, eliminating the "Poule Scudetto" and "Poule Salvezza". Clubs will face each other home and away in a single round-robin, totalling 22 match days.

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Relegation & Promotion: The team finishing last will be automatically relegated to Serie B, while the top three from Serie B will earn direct promotion to Serie A.

Serie A Women's Cup: A brand-new pre-season tournament involving all 12 teams. The competition begins with three groups of four, seeded based on last season's standings. The final four, made up of the three group winners and the best runner-up, will then compete in single-leg semi-finals and a final. The first match-days began on 24 August 2025, with the final four to follow.

Schedule Highlights

The season kicked off in early October 2025 and runs until mid-May 2026. The Coppa Italia Femminile will take place alongside the league, beginning in late August and concluding with the final in late May 2026.

Top Teams & Key Storylines

Juventus are the defending champions, but the question is whether they can retain their crown. With Cristiana Girelli still central to their attack, the Bianconere must also adapt to life under new manager Igor Tudor, while the added challenge of the inaugural Women's Cup could provide decisive. Roma looks set to be their main rivals, with new boss Luca Rossettini at the helm and Giulia Dragoni returning to the shine in midfield. FC Como created a stir by signing Alisha Lehmann from Juventus in a move that underlines their ambition and "female-first" philosophy, while Parma's ambitious rebuild, dubbed the Parma spagnolo, began with the arrival of Spanish midfielder Aida Esteve, signalling their intent to establish themselves as serious force in the top flight.

Final Word - What to Watch

Juventus remain favourites, but with Roma pushing hard this could be the closest title race yet. The inaugural Women's Cup offers an early chance to set the tone for the season, while rising stars such as Giulia Dragoni at Roma and Alisha Lehmann at Como could become breakout figures. Strong performances in the Champions League would also boost Serie A's credibility abroad, while the league's improving standard has the potential to shape the Azzurre's fortunes in Euro 2027 qualifying. Off the pitch, rising attendances, stronger media coverage, and the growth of new rivalries will be just as important for the league's long-term success.