Venezia and Frosinone secured direct promotion to Serie A by finishing first and second in the 2025-26 Serie B table with 82 and 81 points respectively after the regular season concluded in early May. Venezia wrapped up the title with a strong closing run, while Frosinone confirmed their return via a decisive final-day victory. The promotion play-offs now determine the third promoted side, featuring Monza, Palermo, Catanzaro, Juve Stabia, and others in a knockout format that began mid-May and runs through late May. These developments reflect the impact of consistent league form and home/away records on automatic spots, with the remaining contenders relying on recent momentum and head-to-head advantages in the postseason.