Juventus begin title defence against Udinese

Italian champions Juventus will begin the defence of their Serie A title with a home clash against Udinese.

The Bianconeri will be looking for a fifth straight Scudetto after winning a league and cup double last season.

Meanwhile, their title rivals Roma face a trip to Hellas Verona, while Napoli are also away to Sassuolo.

AC Milan have been handed a potentially tricky tie against Fiorentina, with their city rivals Inter Milan hosting Atalanta BC at San Siro.

Elsewhere, Frosinone will begin their first top flight campaign at home to Torino, and fellow new boys Carpi will travel to Sampdoria.

Serie A opening fixtures

Empoli vs. AC Chievo Verona

Fiorentina vs. AC Milan

Frosinone vs. Torino

Hellas Verona vs. Roma

Inter Milan vs. Atalanta BC

Juventus vs. Udinese

Lazio vs. Bologna

Palermo vs. Genoa

Sampdoria vs. Carpi

Sassuolo vs. Napoli

All games to be played on the weekend of August 23.