Security Concerns Raised Over Scheduling Roma-Lazio Derby on Same Day as Tennis Final
Club News·11 May 2026·2d ago

Security Concerns Raised Over Scheduling Roma-Lazio Derby on Same Day as Tennis Final

Source: Forza Roma

Rome's police chief has expressed concern over a scheduling conflict involving the Derby della Capitale between Roma and Lazio, which is currently set for Sunday at 15:00 on the same day as the final of the Internazionali d'Italia tennis tournament at the Foro Italico at 17:00. The questore of Rome, Roberto Massucci, has indicated that moving the derby to Monday 18 May would be the sensible approach. He stated: "Premesso che noi siamo attrezzati per gestire qualsiasi cosa, anche eventi difficili in concomitanza — mi sembrerebbe di buon senso non far giocare nello stesso giorno degli Internazionali di tennis" (Given that we are equipped to manage anything, even difficult events happening at the same time — it would seem sensible to me not to play on the same day as the Internazionali tennis).

The primary security concerns centre on managing spectator flows and organized fan movements. Lazio's ultras are reportedly in protest against club president Lotito and may boycott the stadium, potentially congregating at Ponte Milvio for extended periods and requiring police presence. Roma's organized supporters could similarly choose to remain outside the stadium to occupy their gathering points near the Olimpico. Simultaneously, the tennis final at the nearby Foro Italico could draw over ten thousand spectators, compounding crowd management challenges across the area.

The tennis final is scheduled for 17:00, with organizers hoping to feature Jannik Sinner, which would attract significant crowds. Evening kick-off times for the derby are ruled out following incidents from the previous season. The remaining options are a Sunday 12:30 start or a Monday fixture, though no final decision has yet been announced.

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Olimpico e Foro Italico, allarme sicurezza: “Spostare il derby sarebbe buon senso” - Forzaroma.info Forzaroma.infoI migliori video scelti dal nostro canaleforzaroma rassegna stampa roma la repubblica Olimpico e Foro Italico, allarme sicurezza: “Spostare il derby sarebbe buon senso”La RepubblicaOlimpico e Foro Italico, allarme sicurezza: “Spostare il derby sarebbe buon senso”Getty ImagesDomenica prossima in calendario alle 15 l’incontro tra Roma e Lazio alle 17 si gioca la finale del tennis. Il questore: “Si può fare di lunedì” Redazione 11 maggio 2026 (modifica il 11 maggio 2026 | 08:40) La decisione definitiva non è ancora stata presa. Ma le parole del questore di Roma Roberto Massucci indicano una linea precisa: disputare il derby tra Roma e Lazio lunedì 18 maggio, evitando la concomitanza con la finale degli Internazionali d’Italia di tennis. "Premesso che noi siamo attrezzati per gestire qualsiasi cosa, anche eventi difficili in concomitanza — ha spiegato Massucci — mi sembrerebbe di buon senso non far giocare nello stesso giorno degli Internazionali di tennis". I nodi principali riguardano la sicurezza e la gestione dei flussi di tifosi e spettatori. Il tifo organizzato della Lazio, nel pieno della protesta contro il presidente Lotito, potrebbe disertare gli spalti dell'Olimpico e prolungare la permanenza a Ponte Milvio, costringendo le forze dell’ordine a mantenere operativo per molte ore l'imponente dispositivo di sicurezza per garantire l'afflusso e il deflusso di quanti entrerebbero allo stadio e delle migliaia di persone radunate all’esterno. Ma - sottolinea 'La Repubblica' - anche ultrà giallorossi che potrebbero scegliere di non entrare proprio per presidiare i propri punti di ritrovo intorno all’Olimpico e cercare il contatto. Tutto questo mentre al Foro Italico va in scenala finale degli Internazionali. L'orario è quello delle 17 e la speranza degli organizzatori è quella di vedere in campo Jannik Sinner, scenario che richiamerebbe oltre diecimila spettatori sul Centrale e migliaia di persone nell’intera area del Foro. Le ipotesi sul tavolo sono limitate: la partita non può essere giocata di sera, dopo gli incidenti avvenuti la passata stagione. Rimangono due possibilità: domenica alle 12 e 30 oppure lunedì.Leggi anche Con la vittoria a Parma la Champions si avvicina. Dybala pronto all’addio Roma e l’impero del Malen: rigore al 101′, Parma furioso © RIPRODUZIONE RISERVATA

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