Roma vs Fiorentina: kickoff time, TV and streaming, probable lineups

Roma's fixture at Lecce on 31 August at 18:30 will take place as scheduled at Stadio Via del Mare. Uncertainty had surrounded the venue's availability in recent days following renovation works ahead of the Mediterranean Games, which raised questions about whether the stadium met Serie A safety standards. A prefectural meeting and subsequent inspection concluded positively today, clearing the way for the match to go ahead. Lecce activated measures to secure building sites on the stadium grounds that could have posed a risk to supporters.

Roma face Fiorentina in one of the standout fixtures of the opening day of the 2026–27 Serie A season. The two clubs come into the match having experienced contrasting campaigns, with Roma protagonists thanks to a strong finish while Fiorentina struggled for consistency. Both sides enter with ambitions fuelled by their summer transfer activity. Gasperini requested reinforcements ahead of the campaign and has secured several, while Fiorentina have assembled a high-level squad following what has been described as a fantastic transfer window. The sides will look to provide an entertaining contest built on established talent and new arrivals. Malen and Kean are among the established stars expected to feature, with both camps eager to make their mark on opening day.

Roma begin their 2026–27 campaign against a revamped Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico on matchday one. Gian Piero Gasperini's side will field a largely unchanged defensive line: Svilar in goal behind Mancini, N'Dicka and Hermoso. Koné and Cristante anchor the midfield, with Wesley deployed on one flank and Lulli—who replaces the off-colour Molina—on the other. Matías Soulé starts ahead of Rodrigo Mora in the attacking midfield slot, with Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen forming the front pair against Fiorentina manager Grosso's defence. Although Gasperini can call on new arrivals, the composition of the starting XI reveals few changes from last season's blueprint. Wesley lines up in the three-back system that Gasperini has favoured, while the midfield remains built around Cristante's experience. Lulli's selection offers the element of surprise on the flank. Roma XI: Svilar; Mancini, N'Dicka, Hermoso; Wesley, Cristante, Koné, Lulli; Soulé; Dybala, Malen. Fiorentina XI: De Gea; Joao Mario, Dragusin, Ranieri; Valdepenas; Ndour, Fagioli, Oulai; Atta, Kean, Gudmundsson.

Roma face Fiorentina in one of the standout fixtures of the opening day of the 2026–27 Serie A season. The two clubs come into the match having experienced contrasting campaigns, with Roma protagonists thanks to a strong finish while Fiorentina struggled for consistency. Both sides enter with ambitions fuelled by their summer transfer activity. Gasperini requested reinforcements ahead of the campaign and has secured several, while Fiorentina have assembled a high-level squad following what has been described as a fantastic transfer window. The sides will look to provide an entertaining contest built on established talent and new arrivals. Malen and Kean are among the established stars expected to feature, with both camps eager to make their mark on opening day.

Jonathan Rowe is set to join Atalanta for more than €30 million after a strong season at Bologna last year. Before closing the deal for Santiago Castro, Bologna had proposed the English winger to Roma's sporting director D'Amico, according to Alfredo Pedullà. Roma appreciated Rowe's profile but chose to pursue other targets and secure the financial terms to bring in a backup to Malen instead. The Giallorossi remain in search of a right-footed winger after the operation to sign Jayden Oosterwolde, who will arrive in the capital in the coming hours for medical examinations and to sign his contract.

Roma begin their 2026–27 campaign against a revamped Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico on matchday one. Gian Piero Gasperini's side will field a largely unchanged defensive line: Svilar in goal behind Mancini, N'Dicka and Hermoso. Koné and Cristante anchor the midfield, with Wesley deployed on one flank and Lulli—who replaces the off-colour Molina—on the other. Matías Soulé starts ahead of Rodrigo Mora in the attacking midfield slot, with Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen forming the front pair against Fiorentina manager Grosso's defence. Although Gasperini can call on new arrivals, the composition of the starting XI reveals few changes from last season's blueprint. Wesley lines up in the three-back system that Gasperini has favoured, while the midfield remains built around Cristante's experience. Lulli's selection offers the element of surprise on the flank. Roma XI: Svilar; Mancini, N'Dicka, Hermoso; Wesley, Cristante, Koné, Lulli; Soulé; Dybala, Malen. Fiorentina XI: De Gea; Joao Mario, Dragusin, Ranieri; Valdepenas; Ndour, Fagioli, Oulai; Atta, Kean, Gudmundsson.