Dates set for 1996-97 season:
- Serie A starts Sept. 8, 1996 and last day will be June 15, 1997
Off days: Oct. 6, 1996; Nov. 10, 1996; Dec. 29, 1996
Feb. 9, 1997; Mar. 30, 1997; Apr. 27, 1997; Jun. 8, 1997
- Serie B starts Sept. 8, 1996 and last day will be June 22, 1997
Off days: Nov. 17, 1996; Dec. 29, 1996
Mar. 16, 1997; Jun. 1, 1997
Most of Serie A off days will coincide with the WC '98 quals.