AC Milan vs Cremonese preview: Prediction, date, venue, and how to watch Serie A match on DAZN

The Serie A season gets underway this weekend, and you can catch all the action live on the Italian league's new home of DAZN. 

DAZN will show 380 live games across 2025-26 , and matchday one sees a new era begin at AC Milan as they host newly promoted Cremonese to kick off their campaign. 

• Read more |  Serie A 2025-26 Matchday 1: Schedule, fixtures, how to watch on DAZN

Following Milan's failure to secure European football last season, the club has gone back to the past and brought back former boss Massimiliano Allegri to spearhead their Serie A campaign. The former Juventus boss managed Milan from 2010-14, winning the league title in 2011, and will look to get the Rossoneri back among Italian football's elite. 

The headline act ahead of opening day is the signing of Luka Modric, who moves from Real Madrid, but there's also been money spent on Ardon Jashari, Samuele Ricci and Pervis Estupinan.

Allegri's men begin the season at home to Cremonese, who won promotion back to Serie A after a play-off win over Spezia. 

DAZN News  has all the information ahead of AC Milan vs Cremonese. 

 

AC Milan vs Cremonese kick-off, date 

AC Milan vs Cremonese will take place at 7:45 pm BST on Saturday, August 23 in the Serie A. 

Fans watching in the US can catch the game at 2:45 pm EST and 11:45 am PT . 

• Date: Saturday, August 23
• Kick-off:  7:45 pm BST/2:45 pm EST/11:45 am PT 

Where is AC Milan vs Cremonese?

 

AC Milan vs Cremonese will take place at the famous San Siro stadium in Milan. 

Shared with city rivals Inter, the San Siro is one of football's most iconic venues and the largest stadium in the country. It has held three European Cup finals, the last of which was in 2016. 

AC Milan vs Cremonese team news 

 

AC Milan 
Luka Modric will be the biggest draw on opening day as he get set to mak his debut for the club. But there could also be first appearances from Ardon Jashari, Pervis Estupinan and Samuele Ricci. With Rafeal Leao missing through injury , Santiago Gimenez and Christian Pulisic could lead the attack for Allergi's side. 

Cremonese 
There could be a quick turnaround for Milan loanees Milan Filippo Terracciano and Warren Bondo could both play at the San Siro, but Mattia Valoti, Franco Vazquez and Tommaso Barbieri are all suspended. Jari Vandeputte remains the club's go-to star. 

AC Milan vs Cremonese: What the managers are saying

 

Massimiliano Allegri, Milan  

"We need to start the season with enthusiasm, passion, determination and a sense of responsibility.

"We must create the conditions to reach our objectives at the end of the year: the first goal is to get back in the Champions League, in March we must be in this position.

"We can only get there with work and improving everything, and I do believe. We will try to reach the best possible results, this must be the goal, never being satisfied." 

AC Milan vs Cremonese prediction

 

Allegri has a kind start against a Cremonese side who will be among the favourites for relegation this season, so expect a solid start for the veteran boss. 

Prediction: AC Milan 3-1 Cremonese

How to watch Serie A on DAZN? 

DAZN will bring fans closer to the action with coverage of all 10 matches per round, delivering world-class Italian football to more fans in more ways: 

United Kingdom and Ireland: All 10 matches per round live*, with eight exclusively only on DAZN.

U.S. (including U.S. Possessions and Caribbean) (Spanish-language only): All 10 matches per round live, five exclusively only on DAZN.

You can watch Serie A games via the DAZN App, available on smart TV's, phones, tablets, streaming devices, games consoles and web browsers.

If you do not have the App already then just follow these instructions....

• Download the free DAZN App from your normal App store on your TV, phone, tablet, or streaming device
• On a laptop or PC visit www.DAZN.com/home
• Select 'Get started' or 'log in'
• Enter your email address, or sign up via the Apple, Google or Facebook options
• You then have access to all of DAZN's free content, including the Matchroom boxing channel and FIFA+
• Then find our Serie A page and click 'buy now'

What else do you get with a DAZN account?

In addition to live coverage, DAZN has highlights of the Serie A Championship, Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana worldwide – excluding Italy, Republic of San Marino, Vatican City, and the MENA region.  

Highlights will be available at least one hour after the final whistle.

Having a DAZN account also gets you access to action across the UEFA Women's Champions League, NFL, PDC Darts, LIV Golf, Super League Basketball and Saudi Pro League**.

Free TV Channels include Matchroom Boxing, PGA Tour, PDC Darts, PowerSports World, Billiard TV and Padel Time TV**.

How much does it cost to watch Serie A 

You can watch the 2025-26 Serie A season with a DAZN Serie A subscription - and sign up now with this new season special discount offer! 

That's 380 games throughout the season from one of Europe's elite leagues. 

DAZN is available on any device, including Smart TV’s, mobile devices, tablets, streaming devices, games consoles, and, for viewers in the UK, your Sky box.

For more information and to sign up, head here now.

*Exclusions apply: Any matches that fall within the Saturday blackout window in the UK and Ireland cannot be shown live in full. The blackout window precludes most matches from being shown on television between 14:45 and 17:15 on Saturdays in the UK and Ireland. See the DAZN website for more details. 

** Live sports and channels dependent on the country of residence