1952–53 Serie B

The Serie B 1952–53 was the twenty-first tournament of this competition played in Italy since its creation.

Teams

Cagliari had been promoted from Serie C, while Lucchese, Padova and Legnano had been relegated from Serie A.

Events

Relegations were reduced to two teams.

Promotion tie-breaker

Played in Florence on July 28
Legnano promoted to Serie A.