
The Rome Derby between Roma and Lazio has been rescheduled to Monday, May 18, with a new kick-off time of 20:45 CET. This change was made to avoid a conflict with the Italian Open tennis Final.
Italian authorities reschedule Rome Derby: Roma vs. Lazio kick-off moved
The Prefect of Rome has ordered that the Derby Della Capitale, initially set for this Sunday, be moved to Monday to avoid a clash with the Italian Open tennis Final, a decision that will likely result in four more league games being rescheduled.
The Derby della Capitale between Roma and Lazio, initially scheduled for Sunday, May 17 at 12:30 CET, has been moved to Monday, May 18, with kick-off time at 20:45 CET (19:45 BST).
ROME, ITALY – APRIL 13: A general view prior the Serie match between Lazio and Roma at Stadio Olimpico on April 13, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)
It’s a decision taken by the Roma Prefect due to security concerns.
The Italian Open Tennis Final is scheduled for Sunday at the Foro Italico, adjacent to the Stadio Olimpico, with more than 20,000 fans expected to attend. Due to security concerns, Italian authorities have decided to change the date of the derby.
The Rome Prefect’s decision poses a significant issue for Lega Serie A, given that the last two games of the season must be played simultaneously for clubs competing for the same target.
The Rome Derby was rescheduled to avoid a clash with the Italian Open tennis Final.
The new kick-off time for the Roma vs. Lazio match is 20:45 CET on May 18.
The decision to reschedule the Rome Derby is likely to result in four more league games being rescheduled.

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In this case, Roma, Milan, Juventus, Napoli and Como are still fighting for a place in the Champions League, meaning they all have to play at the same time.
Technically, Lega Serie A will also move those games to Monday, 18 at 20:45 CET, but an official decision has yet to be taken.
Juventus will host Fiorentina in the next round, Milan will travel to Genoa, Napoli will visit Pisa and Como will host Parma.