12 Teams:
- Riso Scotti Pavia - 5th classified
- Volley Soverato - 6th classified
- Metalleghe Sanitars Montichiari - 7th classified
- Il Bisonte Azzurra San Casciano - 8th classified
- Crovegli Reggio Emilia - 9th classified
- Puntotel Sala Consilina - 10th classified
- Saugella Team Monza - from B1
- Obiettivo Risarcimento Vicenza - from B1
- Corpora Gricignano - from B1
- Volksbank Sudtirol Bolzano - from B1 - admitted to A2 as replacement
- Savino Del Bene Scandicci - from B1 - admitted to A2 as replacement
- Beng Rovigo - from B1 - admitted to A2 as replacement
Mazzano moved to Montichiari.
Terre Verdiane won't take part to A2 due to financial problems.