Watching an AS Roma or Lazio match at the Stadio Olimpico

Rome has two Serie A clubs, AS Roma and SS Lazio, which both play at the Stadio Olimpico, a stadium of about 70,000 seats at the foot of Monte Mario. Attending a match, and above all the derby della Capitale between the two clubs, is one of the most memorable experiences of a stay in Rome. This guide explains how to buy a ticket, what to show at the entrance, how to get there and how to choose your side of the stadium. The information is as recorded in October 2026; sales rules change from one match to the next and should be confirmed on the clubs' official websites.

Roma or Lazio: which match to pick?

The Stadio Olimpico during an AS Roma match

AS Roma play in red and yellow, Lazio in sky blue. The two clubs have their own supporters and their own stands: the Curva Sud for Roma, the Curva Nord for Lazio. The Serie A season runs from August to May, with matches at weekends and sometimes midweek; the calendar is published by the league and often changes because of TV schedules. The derby, twice a season, is the most sought-after match: tickets go fast and are reserved first for season-ticket holders and holders of the clubs' cards.

Buying your ticket

Where: on the clubs' official websites and on authorised platforms such as TicketOne and Vivaticket, as well as in the official shops. Beware of resale on unofficial sites and in the street.
When: sales open in two stages, first for season-ticket holders and holders of loyalty cards, then for the public, while seats remain. For an important match, book as soon as sales open.
ID: tickets are named in Italy; bring the document used at purchase. For some sectors, a supporter card, the "tessera del tifoso" (the Millenovecento or Eagle Card for Lazio), is required, and the ticket may be loaded onto the card at the time of purchase. Tourists therefore tend to go for the sectors without a card, such as the side stands.
Prices: they vary a great deal depending on the opponent, the sector and the date; compare sectors on the club's official website before choosing.

Getting there

The Stadio Olimpico seen from inside

The stadium is in the Foro Italico sports complex, north of the centre, and has no metro station at its door. The simplest route: metro A to Ottaviano, then bus 32 to the piazzale della Farnesina stop. On match days the city sometimes sets up special lines and street closures around the stadium: check the instructions from ATAC and the club. Plan to arrive an hour before kick-off for the entrance checks, and leave plenty of margin after the match, when buses and the metro are packed.

What to do around the stadium

The Foro Italico also hosts the Italian Open tennis in May. The Flaminio district, to the south, is home to the Auditorium Parco della Musica, the MAXXI and the National Gallery of Modern Art: you can visit them in the morning before an early-afternoon match. Piazza del Popolo is the landmark for heading back to the centre.

Practical tips

Security: checks are strict, as in other Italian stadiums; do not bring a large bag or banned items, and keep your ticket and ID to hand.
Atmosphere: the singing is continuous and people often stand, especially in the curves. If you prefer a calmer setting, choose a side stand (Tribuna).
Supporters: wear the colours of the club in your sector or stay neutral; avoid the other club's colours in the opposing stand.
After the match: see our Rome at night guide for dinner, and taxis in Rome for getting back if the metro is too packed.