The Serie B 1955–56 was the twenty-fourth tournament of this competition played in Italy since its creation.

Teams Bari and Livorno had been promoted from Serie C, while Udinese and Catania had been relegated from Serie A.

Final classification

Results

References and sources Almanacco Illustrato del Calcio - La Storia 1898-2004, Panini Edizioni, Modena, September 2005