Venezia and Frosinone secured automatic promotion to Serie A by finishing first and second in the 2025/26 Serie B table with 82 and 81 points respectively. Venezia clinched its return with a 2-2 draw at Spezia, ending the regular season in dominant form. The third promotion spot now hinges on the ongoing playoffs, where third-placed Monza and fourth-placed Palermo enter the semifinals against Catanzaro and Juve Stabia. These knockout ties, played on neutral or home grounds depending on seeding, will decide the final promoted side based on aggregate results over two legs. Recent form, squad depth after the long campaign, and home advantage in the decisive matches remain the key variables shaping the outcome.