Roma have launched a press release confirming that they’re ‘working tirelessly’ to make sure that the upcoming Derby della Capitale in opposition to rivals is performed on Sunday quite than Monday, because the date and instances of 5 Serie A matches are nonetheless unconfirmed simply days earlier than the video games should be performed.
The penultimate spherical of 2025-26 Serie A fixtures With lower than two days remaining earlier than the thirty seventh spherical of fixtures is supposed to kick off, the date and instances of 5 totally different matches have nonetheless not been confirmed.
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The problem centres across the upcoming derby between Roma and Lazio, which is able to conflict with the lads’s remaining of the Italian Open, being performed on the identical advanced that homes the Stadio Olimpico, whether it is performed on Sunday.
It is a security and safety concern on condition that over 100,000 supporters are anticipated to attend between the 2 occasions, and that doesn’t account for the truth that President Sergio Mattarella is anticipated to attend the Italian Open remaining, which in itself is a significant safety operation.
Because of this, the native authorities in Rome have ordered for the sport to be performed on Monday night, as they’ve deemed that there isn’t a different potential slot for the Roma vs. Lazio derby to be performed. The sport can’t be performed on Saturday, as Lazio is not going to have sufficient time to get well after their on Wednesday evening.
ROME, ITALY – DECEMBER 22: Common view outdoors the stadium previous to the Serie A match between and at Stadio Olimpico on December 22, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
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Nonetheless, as Roma (fifth in Serie A) are nonetheless within the combine for a Champions League spot, and realizing that the thirty seventh spherical of fixtures might be decisive within the battle for the highest 4, matches involving (2nd), (third), (4th) and (sixth) may also should be performed on the identical time.
That implies that if Roma vs. Lazio is performed on Monday evening, then vs. Napoli, Como vs. Parma, vs. Milan and Juventus vs. must be moved as properly.
The Lega Serie A proposed on Wednesday that the video games be performed at 11.00 BST (12.00 native time) on Sunday and that the Italian Open be pushed again in an effort to create a sufficiently big hole for the derby to be performed and for followers to exit safely, however the prefecture in Rome doesn’t approve of this proposal.
For that purpose, the difficulty has been (TAR) and an emergency choice shall be made inside 24-48 hours of the attraction being filed. On the time of writing on Thursday afternoon, a call over the timing of this weekend’s fixtures has not but been reached.
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Roma assertion as Serie A scheduling chaos continues
ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 30: Followers of AS Roma present thier assist by displaying flags previous to the Serie A match between AS Roma and SSC Napoli at Stadio Olimpico on November 30, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
Roma have since launched a on the matter, acknowledging the frustration that the continued ordeal has prompted amongst supporters, and confirming that the membership are doing all the things they’ll to ensure the sport is performed on Sunday quite than Monday night, which is extra handy for the everyday match-going fan.
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“AS Roma — whereas sustaining full respect for the selections that shall be taken by the competent Establishments and authorities in accordance with the legislation — totally understands the reliable disappointment expressed by its supporters in latest hours,” a membership assertion learn.
“We’re totally conscious of the sacrifice, ardour, and private dedication concerned in following the group, not just for season ticket holders, however above all for individuals who expertise the Stadium as an integral a part of their lives.
“For that reason, the Membership is working tirelessly by means of each acceptable channel to make sure that the match will be performed on Sunday, within the perception that the rights of each citizen, supporter, and Giallorossi season ticket holder should be protected.
ROME, ITALY – AUGUST 23: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of AS Roma, seems on previous to the Serie A match between AS Roma and at Stadio Olimpico on August 23, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photos)
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“Roma has at all times acknowledged in its followers a novel heritage of belonging, duty, and love for these colours. It’s exactly in essentially the most advanced and tough moments that the sense of belonging which has at all times united the group and its supporters takes on a good deeper which means.
“Regardless of the remaining choice could also be, the Membership will proceed to defend the eagerness of its supporters with respect and willpower, assured within the maturity and attachment that the Romanista individuals have at all times demonstrated and which is, and at all times shall be, a novel supply of delight for the whole AS Roma.”