Inter, this season’s finalist in the UEFA Champions League, or Milan, led by Christian Pulisic, can play in Australia in an outstanding league match that Serie A plans. This bold movement would mark an outstanding moment in Italian football history – one that can change how Europe’s top leagues are involved in a global audience and where they play their most meaningful matches.
Reports from Corriere della sera and Sydney Morning Herald Confirm that Serie A is in advanced discussions to host a league match in AustraliaEspecially in Perth’s Optus Stadium. While European clubs have long had friendship matches abroad, This would be the first competitive top-flight league game played outside Italy.
The driver behind this bold initiative? A unique scheduling conflict: San Siro, the shared home for both Inter and Milan, will be closed from January 10 to February 8th 2026When it is preparing to be worthy of The opening ceremony for the Olympic Games in 2026. This one-month Stadium Blackout has opened a rare window for Italian clubs to test an idea that has been discussed for several years regularly seasonal measures abroad.
According to Corriere della seraSerie A CEO Luigi de Siervo received a formal suggestion from Western Australia’s tourism organ to arrange a match during this period. The Sydney Morning Herald adds that the deal is “Close to being completed,” with Optus Stadium Frontrunner Over other major Australian cities such as Sydney and Melbourne. Arena’s successful host for a Freedom after the season between Milan and Roma 2023that pulled over 56,000 fansincreased further Perth’s chances.
Seevral important obstacles remain
“There are obstacles, but we must find a respectful way to engage our global fans,” mentioned Michele CiccioseSerie A’s commercial and marketing director, which reflects on the league’s growing international ambition. “We have to play in a way that respects our audience.”
A big barrier remains: UEFA has not yet approved the Perth proposaland European football’s ruling organs have Never before sanctioned a domestic league match outside the host nation. But momentum is on Serie A’s side. FIFA has recently facilitated its resistance to leagues staging of matches abroadand SMH reports that Football Australia is “very likely” to grant local approval.
If the plan is approved, Serie A would be the first of Europe’s big leagues -Includes Premier League, La Liga and Bundesliga-To arrange a regular season’s fixture outside their own boundaries. It would be a watercourse for European football and a significant marketing victory for the Italian league.
This Australian company is not one -time. Serie A also examines the United States as a destinationwith a goal of arranging a league match there by 2026. The Italian Super Cup has already been exported to Saudi Arabiawith the latest editions that take in around $ 26 million per tournament. It is obvious that the commercial logic behind this international expansion is strong – fan engagement, sponsorship exposure and revenue for television rights will all benefit from.
