Coppa Italia Round of 16 official kick-off dates and times confirmed
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The Coppa Italia Round of 16 schedule has been officially confirmed, with dates and kick-off times set for all remaining matches in the knockout round.
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Attributed to original sourceThe Coppa Italia Round of 16 fixtures have been confirmed, ranging from December 1 to January 26, including Inter-Genoa, Juventus-Sassuolo and Napoli-Fiorentina.
The Lega Serie A confirmed the precise dates and kick-off times for the next phase of the tournament.
As with the preceding rounds, the winner will be decided on the night after 90 minutes or going directly to a penalty shoot-out, so there is no provision for extra time.
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 17: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale Milano lifts the Coppa Campioni d’Italia trophy following the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Hellas Verona FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 17, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) This is the stage where the top eight from Serie A last season enter the fray , including trophy holders Inter, who open their campaign by hosting Genoa on December 1.
The Coppa Italia is stretched out from December 1 to January 26, concluding with Atalanta vs. Udinese.
All the kick-off times below are for the UK, so add one hour for local time.
ROME, ITALY – MAY 12: The Coppa Italia Trophy during the Coppa Italia Final press conference at Stadio Olimpico on May 12, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) Coppa Italia Round of 16 Tue Dec 1
Inter vs. Genoa (20.00)
Wed Dec 2
Como vs. Cremonese (20.00)
Thu Dec 3
Juventus vs. Sassuolo (20.00)
Tue Dec 15
Bologna vs. Palermo (20.00)
Wed Dec 16
Napoli vs. Fiorentina (20.00)
Tue Jan 12
Roma vs. Verona (20.00)
Wed Jan 13
Milan vs. Monza (20.00)
Tue Jan 26
Atalanta vs. Udinese (20.00)
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What happened
Italian football authorities have confirmed the official dates and kick-off times for the Coppa Italia Round of 16. The round features teams that advanced from the previous stage, including Serie A clubs entering the competition. With the schedule now locked in, clubs and fans can plan around the midweek cup fixtures, which will determine the quarterfinal lineup. The matches are set to be played across the coming weeks as the competition progresses toward its later knockout rounds.
Chance analysis
The Coppa Italia Round of 16 marks the point at which most Serie A clubs enter the competition, and locking in the schedule gives teams a clear picture of how the cup sits alongside their league calendar. Midweek cup ties often force squad rotation, which can have knock-on effects on weekend league performances. For clubs chasing European qualification, the cup itself offers a secondary route to silverware, so the timing and sequencing of these fixtures carry tactical weight. With dates now official, expect managers to begin planning rotations and squad availability in advance.
Confirmed dates give Serie A clubs clarity on midweek cup scheduling, likely prompting squad rotation decisions that could affect league form around these ties.