The Coppa Italia is Italy’s premier domestic knockout cup competition. The 2026-27 Coppa Italia edition is currently underway, promising another thrilling season of Italian football. From the early preliminary rounds to the highly anticipated final in Rome, the tournament brings together teams from across the country to battle for one of the nation’s most prestigious trophies.
The 2026-27 Coppa Italia features 44 clubs from 2026-27 Serie A, Serie B and Serie C, with teams entering the competition at different stages based on their league status. The tournament began with the Preliminary Round on August 8, 2026, while the competition is scheduled to continue through the knockout rounds before the Coppa Italia final on May 19, 2027, in Rome. With top-flight clubs competing alongside ambitious teams from the lower divisions, the tournament promises another exciting battle for one of Italy’s most prestigious domestic trophies.
If you are following the action, here is everything you need to know about the 2026-27 Coppa Italia, including the tournament format, key dates, recent results, and what to expect in the coming rounds.
Tournament Format and Structure
The 2026-27 Coppa Italia features 44 clubs from Serie A, Serie B and Serie C. The competition uses a single-elimination format, with teams entering at different stages based on their league status and seeding.
Preliminary Round → Round of 64 → Round of 32 → Round of 16 → Quarter-finals → Semi-finals → Final.
- Preliminary Round: Eight teams — four from Serie B and four from Serie C — compete for four places in the next round.
- Round of 64: The four preliminary-round winners join 16 Serie B clubs and 12 Serie A clubs, creating 32 teams in this stage.
- Round of 32: The 16 winners from the previous round advance to another single-leg knockout round.
- Round of 64: The winners from the preliminary round are joined by the remaining 16 Serie B teams and 12 teams from Serie A.
- Quarter-finals: The eight remaining clubs compete in single-leg quarter-finals.
- Semi-finals: The final four teams play over two legs, home and away.
- Final: The two semi-final winners meet in a single match in Rome to decide the Coppa Italia champion.
Teams
- Serie A – The 20 clubs of the 2026–27 season
- Serie B – The 20 clubs of the 2026–27 season
- Serie C – The four clubs of the 2026–27 season
| Serie A | Serie B | Serie C |
|---|---|---|
| Atalanta | Arezzo | Catania |
| Bologna | Ascoli | Potenza |
| Cagliari | Avellino | Ravenna |
| Como | Benevento | Union Brescia |
| Fiorentina | Carrarese | |
| Frosinone | Catanzaro | |
| Genoa | Cesena | |
| Inter Milan | Cremonese | |
| Juventus | Empoli | |
| Lazio | Hellas Verona | |
| Lecce | Juve Stabia | |
| AC Milan | Mantova | |
| Monza | Modena | |
| Napoli | Padova | |
| Parma | Palermo | |
| Roma | Pisa | |
| Sassuolo | Sampdoria | |
| Torino | Südtirol | |
| Udinese | Vicenza | |
| Venezia | Virtus Entella |
2026-27 Coppa Italia Key Dates and Schedule
The 2026-27 Coppa Italia campaign began in early August and will conclude in the spring of 2027. Here are the crucial fixture windows for the tournament:
- Preliminary Round: The action started on Sunday, August 9, 2026, with matches taking place between August 8 and August 10.
- Round of 64: The first main round was played from August 14 to August 18, 2026.
- Round of 32: Matches are scheduled for early September, starting on September 1, 2026, with fixtures continuing through September 16, 2026.
- Round of 16: The top eight Serie A clubs will enter the competition in December 2026 (expected to take place around December 2).
- Quarter-finals: Scheduled to take place in early February 2027 (around February 3).
- Semi-finals: Expected to be played in March 2027.
- Final: The grand finale will take place on Wednesday, May 19, 2027. The match is traditionally hosted in Rome.
Preliminary Round
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Aug 2026 | Vicenza vs Catania | 1–1 (Catania won 4–3 on penalties) |
| 8 Aug 2026 | Ascoli vs Potenza | 3–1 |
| 9 Aug 2026 | Arezzo vs Union Brescia | 2–0 |
| 9 Aug 2026 | Benevento vs Ravenna | 5–3 |
First round
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2026 | Parma vs Catania | 2–0 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | Cagliari vs Arezzo | 1–0 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | Monza vs Avellino | 3–0 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | Fiorentina vs Benevento | 4–1 |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Catanzaro vs Südtirol | 2–2 (Südtirol won 4–3 on penalties) |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Udinese vs Padova | 1–0 |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Venezia vs Modena | 3–2 |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Torino vs Carrarese | 1–0 |
| 16 Aug 2026 | Frosinone vs Juve Stabia | 4–1 |
| 16 Aug 2026 | Genoa vs Ascoli | 4–1 |
| 16 Aug 2026 | Hellas Verona vs Virtus Entella | 2–2 (Hellas Verona won 3–2 on penalties) |
| 16 Aug 2026 | Lazio vs Mantova | 0–2 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Pisa vs Empoli | 1–1 (Pisa won 4–3 on penalties) |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Sassuolo vs Cesena | 3–0 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Cremonese vs Sampdoria | 2–0 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Palermo vs Lecce | 2–0 |
Second Round
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep 2026 | Parma vs Cremonese | — |
| 1 Sep 2026 | Torino vs Monza | — |
| 2 Sep 2026 | Sassuolo vs Frosinone | — |
| 2 Sep 2026 | Udinese vs Venezia | — |
| 3 Sep 2026 | Palermo vs Mantova | — |
| 3 Sep 2026 | Cagliari vs Hellas Verona | — |
| 15 Sep 2026 | Genoa vs Südtirol | — |
| 15 Sep 2026 | Fiorentina vs Pisa | — |
Round of 16
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| 2–16 Dec 2026 | Inter Milan vs Genoa or Südtirol |
| 2–16 Dec 2026 | Bologna vs Palermo or Mantova |
| 2–16 Dec 2026 | AC Milan vs Torino or Monza |
| 2–16 Dec 2026 | Como vs Parma or Cremonese |
| 2–16 Dec 2026 | Roma vs Cagliari or Hellas Verona |
| 2–16 Dec 2026 | Juventus vs Sassuolo or Frosinone |
| 2–16 Dec 2026 | Atalanta vs Udinese or Venezia |
| 2–16 Dec 2026 | Napoli vs Fiorentina or Pisa |
Quarter-finals
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| 3–10 Feb 2027 | Winner of Match 29 vs Winner of Match 30 |
| 3–10 Feb 2027 | Winner of Match 31 vs Winner of Match 32 |
| 3–10 Feb 2027 | Winner of Match 33 vs Winner of Match 34 |
| 3–10 Feb 2027 | Winner of Match 35 vs Winner of Match 36 |
Semi-finals
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| 2–3 Mar 2027 | Winner of Match 37 vs Winner of Match 38 |
| 20–21 Apr 2027 | Winner of Match 38 vs Winner of Match 37 |
| 2–3 Mar 2027 | Winner of Match 39 vs Winner of Match 40 |
| 20–21 Apr 2027 | Winner of Match 40 vs Winner of Match 39 |
Final
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2027 | Winner of Match 41 vs Winner of Match 42 | Rome |
The Significance of the Coppa Italia
The Coppa Italia is more than just a domestic cup; it is a vital part of Italy’s footballing heritage. Winning the tournament brings immense prestige and allows the victorious club to wear the coveted “Coccarda” (a tricolor roundel) on their shirts for the following season.
Furthermore, the winner typically secures a highly sought-after qualification spot for European competition, adding a massive financial and competitive incentive for clubs that might fall short in the Serie A title race.
For lower-division clubs, the Coppa Italia represents a rare opportunity to step onto the grandest stages, face off against legendary players, and generate crucial revenue. A strong cup run can galvanize an entire community, turning unknown players into local heroes overnight.
Recent Results: Preliminary Round and Round of 64
The early rounds of the 2026-27 Coppa Italia have already delivered exciting matchups, high-scoring affairs, and dramatic penalty shootouts.
In the Preliminary Round:
- Benevento Calcio secured a commanding 5-3 home victory over Ravenna FC.
- SS Arezzo defeated Union Brescia 2-0.
- Catania FC advanced after a tense 1-1 draw against LR Vicenza, winning 4-3 in a penalty shootout.
The Round of 64 saw Serie A and Serie B teams clash, producing several notable results:
- Dominant Home Performances: Teams like ACF Fiorentina, Frosinone Calcio, and Genoa CFC used their home-field advantage effectively, each scoring four goals to dismantle their respective opponents.
- Tight Contests: Not all favorites had an easy path. Hellas Verona FC was pushed to the absolute limit by Virtus Entella, requiring a nerve-wracking penalty shootout (winning 3-2) to advance after a 2-2 draw. Similarly, Pisa Sporting Club and FC Südtirol had to rely on shootout victories to keep their cup dreams alive.
- Clean Sheets: Defensive solidity was also on display. AC Monza completely dominated US Avellino 1912 with a 3-0 victory. U.S. Sassuolo Calcio also enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 win over Cesena FC, while Palermo F.C. shut out U.S. Lecce 2-0.
Top Goalscorers
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akor Adams | Venezia | 2 |
| 1 | Giuseppe Ambrosino | Modena | 2 |
| 1 | Giorgi Kvernadze | Frosinone | 2 |
| 1 | Simone Lontani | Parma | 2 |
| 1 | Francesco Salvemini | Benevento | 2 |
| 1 | Gustavo Varela | Monza | 2 |
| 1 | Vinicius | Ravenna | 2 |
The Road to Rome – 2026-27 Coppa Italia Final
As the tournament progresses, the stakes will continually rise. The arrival of Serie A’s elite teams in the Round of 16 will introduce a new level of quality and pressure. AC Milan, for instance, has already had their entry confirmed for the December fixtures.
The seeding system guarantees that the biggest clubs avoid each other in the early stages, setting up the potential for blockbuster clashes in the quarter-finals and semi-finals.
With the final set for May 19, 2027, the road ahead is grueling but highly rewarding. Whether you are cheering for a perennial powerhouse or hoping for a Cinderella run from a smaller club, the 2026–27 Coppa Italia is guaranteed to provide months of exceptional footballing entertainment.
