The Italian Football Federation has decided teams in the country’s top three tiers must complete the 2019-20 season by August 20, with the 2020-21 campaign scheduled to begin on September 1.
The current season was brought to a halt in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, and matches will not be played until June 14 at the earliest, adhering to government guidelines.
Federation chief executive Gabriele Gravina, Serie A president Paolo Dal Pino and Serie B and C executives congregated on Wednesday to revise the calendar for the remainder of the season.
The FIGC will also allow for the Coppa Italia competition to be concluded by the end of August.
Meanwhile, Italian Minister of Sport Vincenzo Spadafora has confirmed decisions made regarding league competition will be ratified in a council meeting on May 28.
“The Italian Football Federation has expressed its willingness to restart and complete its national professional competitions, marking August 20 as the deadline for Serie A, B and C to close their competitions,” a FIGC statement read.
“Ahead of the restart of sporting activity, it will be the Federal Council’s competence to determine the criteria whereby competitions will be finalised.
“Finally, as a result of what has been sanctioned, the 2020-21 sporting season will start on September 1.”
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