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Schedule chaos: Serie A offers games on Sunday and later Italian Open Final
TL;DR
Serie A has proposed moving the Italian Open men's final to accommodate five simultaneous matches on Sunday, including Roma-Lazio. This scheduling chaos leaves many fans and clubs uncertain about their game times.
Key points
- Serie A proposes moving the Italian Open men's final
- Five matches, including Roma-Lazio, to be played simultaneously
- Scheduling chaos affects hundreds of thousands of fans
Schedule chaos: Serie A offers games on Sunday and later Italian Open Final
The latest proposal for the Serie A scheduling chaos this weekend is to move the Italian Open menās final back, bringing Roma-Lazio and the other four games to 11.00 UK (12.00 CEST).
The utterly farcical situation continues to develop, with hundreds of thousands of fans, and eight clubs, entirely unaware of when they are meant to be playing.
Because the race for Champions League places is so tight, the five teams involved all have to play simultaneously in Week 37 to ensure competitive fairness.
That means when Roma vs. Lazio is played, so must Juventus-Fiorentina, Genoa-Milan, Como-Parma and Pisa-Napoli.
Serie A schedule rests on Rome Derby
ROME, ITALY ā SEPTEMBER 21: Angelino of AS Roma shoots while put under pressure by Adam Marusic of Lazio during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico on September 21, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
The Rome Derby is the major issue here, as it was originally scheduled for 11.30 UK time (12.30 CEST) on Sunday, but the local authorities demanded it be moved to Monday evening to ensure public safety.
On the same afternoon is the menās final of the Italian Open tennis tournament in the Foro Italico, which is right next to the Stadio Olimpico.
ROME, ITALY ā MARCH 15: SS Lazio fans prior to the Serie A match between SS Lazio and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on March 15, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi ā SS Lazio/Getty Images)
Having that many supporters flood through the area simultaneously, with the potential for Lazio and Roma ultras to have violent clashes, would be too risky.
The Lega Serie A launched an emergency appeal to change the decision, but meanwhile itās reported they are proposing a double twist.
They would move Roma vs. Lazio to 11.00 UK time (12.00 CEST) and simultaneously push back the Italian Open final from the original time of 14.00 UK to 16.30 UK (17.30 CEST).
It cannot be moved to Saturday because Lazio are in the Coppa Italia Final against Inter tonight.
ROME, ITALY ā APRIL 13: Alessio Romagnoli of SS Lazio scores a opening goal during the Serie A match between Lazio and Roma at Stadio Olimpico on April 13, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi ā SS Lazio/Getty Images)
This is currently just an offer from the Lega Serie A of a potential solution, one that the local authorities have not yet accepted.
Q&A
What changes are being proposed for the Serie A schedule this weekend?
The proposal includes moving the Italian Open men's final to allow five Serie A matches, including Roma-Lazio, to be played simultaneously.
Why are Serie A teams required to play at the same time?
The simultaneous matches are necessary to ensure competitive fairness in the tight race for Champions League places among the involved teams.
How many Serie A matches are affected by the scheduling chaos?
Five Serie A matches, including the Roma-Lazio game, are affected by the proposed scheduling changes this weekend.
