Lega Calcio Serie A hosted the third edition [1] of the Festival della Serie A in Parma from June 5 to June 7 [2].

The event serves as a platform for the league to showcase its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. By focusing on the intersection of sport and society, the league aims to demonstrate how football can act as a primary engine for social change and integration.

General Manager Corrado Di Taranto presented the project during the festival, which took place across various venues in the Emilia-Romagna region, including the Teatro Regio and the city council chamber [3]. The programming focused on integrated football and social inclusion, utilizing a series of panels and round-table discussions to address public-health and social challenges.

The festival featured 23 panels [4] dedicated to the league's social mission. To ensure broad accessibility and engagement, the organizers provided total free entry for all fans and sports enthusiasts [5].

This year's gathering in Parma emphasized the league's commitment to an "integrated football" model. The structure of the event allowed for a dialogue between league officials and the public regarding the impact of professional sports on local communities.

Beyond the social panels, the event coincided with league administrative milestones. The festival timeline included the unveiling of the 2026-27 season calendar on June 5 [6].

“The festival featured 23 panels dedicated to the league's social mission.”

The recurring nature of this festival indicates that Lega Calcio Serie A is shifting its brand identity to emphasize social governance alongside commercial success. By hosting these events in regional hubs like Parma and keeping attendance free, the league is attempting to strengthen its grassroots connection and legitimize its CSR claims through public transparency and academic-style discourse.