Serie B: playoff and playout dates and times revealed
The Serie B League has released the dates and times of the playoffs that will follow the regular season of the cadet championship for promotion to Serie A.
Playoffs for admission to the Serie A Enilive Championship
Preliminary round (single match)
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (6th vs 7th) – 6:45 pm
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (5th vs 8th) – 9 p.m.
Semifinals (first leg)
Saturday, May 16, 2026 (6th vs 7th vs 3rd) – 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 17, 2026 (5th/8th vs 4th) – 8 pm
Semifinals (return)
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 (3rd vs 6th/7th) – 8 pm
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 (4th vs 5th/8th) – 8 pm
Finals
Sunday, May 24, 2026 (first leg) – 8 pm
Friday, May 29, 2026 (return)*
– 8:00 pm
*Competition to be played on the field of the team in the best ranking position at the end of the championship.
Playout for staying in the BKT Series Championship
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Friday, May 15, 2026 (first leg) – 17th vs. 16th (8 p.m.)
Friday, May 22, 2026 (return) – 16th vs 17th (8:00 p.m.
The final match pairings for the playoffs and eventual playouts will be announced through an Official Announcement following the approval of the results of the 38th day of the Serie BKT 2025/2026 Championship. However, the schedule could be subject to further changes and/or variations later, if necessary.
Venice is already promoted to Serie A, Frosinone and Monza will compete for second place for direct promotion. The third-place finishers and Palermo are already promoted to the playoff semifinals. Clubs sure to go to the playoffs are also Catanzaro, Modena and Juve Stabia: the last place will be contested by Avellino, Cesena, Mantova, Carrarese, Sampdoria.
