Serie A lodge emergency appeal for 5 games this weekend

It’s all about the Rome Derby, as this is the one causing all the problems due to fears over public safety with two such bitter sets of fans, plus the presence of the Italian Open men’s singles tennis final at the Foro Italico, the same complex as the Stadio Olimpico.

The Lega Serie A wants to play these games all on Sunday at 11.30 UK time (12.30 CEST), but the local authorities ruled that was too close to the tennis tournament and therefore bad for public safety.

The Prefect ordered it be moved to Monday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST), so the other four games must move too.

Today the Lega Serie A proposed an alternative, kicking off at 11.00 UK (12.00 CEST) and delaying the start of the Italian Open until 17.30 UK (18.30 CEST).

ROME, ITALY – MAY 13: SS Lazio fans during the Coppa Italia Final match between SS Lazio and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico on May 13, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

However, the local authorities in Rome have already rejected that as unfeasible.

It means the Lega Serie A have now lodged a formal appeal to the TAR tribunal, hoping to get a response tomorrow on when these matches are meant to be played.