Roma and Lazio reluctant to move derby date to accommodate Jannik Sinner

TL;DR

Roma and Lazio have declined to reschedule the Derby della Capitale to accommodate Jannik Sinner's potential participation in the Italian Open final. The derby is set for May 17 at the Stadio Olimpico, conflicting with the tennis event at the same venue.

Roma and Lazio reluctant to move derby date to accommodate Jannik Sinner

Reports on Tuesday claim that Roma and Lazio have ‘said no’ to the idea of moving the upcoming Derby della Capitale between the two sides to a Monday night in order to accommodate the final of the Italian Open, which could feature home favourite Jannik Sinner.

Scheduling clash causing issues for Roma and Lazio

The derby between Roma and Lazio is currently scheduled to take place at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday, May 17. The Italian Open, which is held at Foro Italico, the same complex that houses the Stadio Olimpico, is scheduled to take place on the same day.

According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport, local authorities have asked that the Roma vs. Lazio match be moved from Sunday, May 17 to Monday, May 18 at 17.00 BST (18.00 CET).

This is, of course, due to concerns over crowd control, public safety and the allocation of resources.

ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 21: AS Roma coreography during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico on September 21, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Silvia Lore/Getty Images)

There were already logistical issues when Lazio hosted Juventus on the same day as the Italian Open final this year, and this situation will only be intensified due to the fact that Lazio will be playing against their archrivals, Roma, this time around.

However, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, both Roma and Lazio have opposed the suggestion of moving the Derby della Capitale to the Monday evening. The suggestion of moving the game to 18.00 local time on a working Monday is not particularly practical for match-going supporters.

Given the nature of the Derby della Capitale and a history of violent clashes between rival supporters, the game is highly unlikely to be played late in the evening on the Sunday, several hours after the Italian Open is likely to finish, either.

For now, it remains to be seen when the game will actually be played.

Q&A

Why won't Roma and Lazio move the derby date for Jannik Sinner?

Roma and Lazio have stated they will not change the derby date to accommodate Jannik Sinner's potential match in the Italian Open final.

When is the Derby della Capitale scheduled to take place?

The Derby della Capitale is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, at the Stadio Olimpico.

What is causing the scheduling conflict between the derby and the Italian Open?

The scheduling conflict arises because both the Derby della Capitale and the Italian Open final are set to occur on the same day at the Stadio Olimpico and Foro Italico complex.