Roma–Lazio Derby Scheduling in Doubt as Prefect Raises Security Concerns
Serie A·12 May 2026·100d ago

Roma–Lazio Derby Scheduling in Doubt as Prefect Raises Security Concerns

Source: Forza Roma

The Roma–Lazio derby has been scheduled by Serie A to take place on Sunday, 17 May at 12:30, but Rome's Prefect has expressed serious reservations about the fixture proceeding on that date. Lamberto Giannini, speaking at the 'Nazione Sicura' conference, stated: "I have serious doubts that the Roma–Lazio derby can be played on Sunday. We will soon hold a final consultation with all institutions. However, there are many objections to playing the derby on the same day as the tennis finals, especially since the Internazionali have become increasingly important and thousands of people are expected to arrive. We must remember that we will be broadcast worldwide, and the tennis final date has been known for some time. This decision will be made after consulting everyone. It will also be important to hear what the Mayor and the Ministry say, but I have serious doubts that there can be this concentration of people and interests. We also know well the timings of crowd flows in and out."

The scheduling conflict stems from the Internazionali di Tennis (Italian Open) also taking place in Rome on the same day, creating significant logistical and security challenges. The Prefect's intervention suggests institutional opposition to the League's decision, with further consultations expected involving Rome's mayor and the Ministry. The outcome of these discussions will determine whether the derby date is altered or proceeds as scheduled.

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