RAI revives 'Quelli che il calcio' for Serie A 2026‑27 season

RAI announced that the upcoming Serie A 2026‑2027 season will be broadcast with the return of the nostalgic show ‘Quelli che il calcio’, as detailed in today’s L'edizione of Repubblica. The programming outline, released by Notizie Calcio, signals a shift in TV coverage ahead of the league’s kickoff.

The broadcaster, fresh from the fanfare of the Mondiali, moves back into the ‘black‑and‑white’ era of limited rights, according to the announcement. It notes a series of schedule shifts, with Il Sabato al 90° launching tomorrow as the second evening on Raidue, hosted by Paola Ferrari and featuring former players Tardelli, Sorrentino and Marocchino in the post‑preview segment. The Stampa A− A+ tag appears in the technical details of the release.

Second‑half programming details

On Sunday, Alla Domenica Sportiva will welcome Alberto Rimedio alongside Simona Rolandi, while the focus remains on Lele Adani. Paolo Maggioni transitions to Dribbling, and the true novelty is the revival of a Quelli‑style format on Raidue La domenica pomeriggio, led by Gianluca Semprini with Francesca Spaziani Testa promoted after her popularity during the Mondiali.

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The schedule also confirms the Monday Process with the arrival of Paolo Paganini and Marco Mazzocchi, promising a touch of trash‑talk that organisers expect will deliver plenty of satisfaction. The overall plan suggests RAI is betting on nostalgia and strong personalities to attract viewers for the new Serie A campaign.