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AS Roma vs Fiorentina tickets are on sale now for the Giallorossi’s Serie A opener at the Stadio Olimpico. This is the first competitive game of Roma’s home season — the very first Serie A match played in Rome in 2026/27 — and the Olimpico will be packed and loud for it. Grab your seats early through the button above, then read on for the match preview, how to reach the stadium, where to sit, and how to plan the rest of your trip.
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| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Fixture | AS Roma vs ACF Fiorentina |
| Competition | Serie A 2026/27 — Matchday 1 |
| Date & time | Monday 24 August 2026, 20:45 CEST |
| Venue | Stadio Olimpico, Rome (capacity ~70,634) |
| Home end | Curva Sud (Roma ultras) |
| Tickets | Buy on Ticombo → |
The Match: Roma vs Fiorentina Preview
There’s real weight to this one beyond it being the season’s curtain-raiser in Rome. Under Gian Piero Gasperini, Roma finished a strong 3rd in Serie A in 2025/26 and will open at home carrying genuine ambition and a buoyant Curva Sud. Starting the campaign in front of your own supporters, under the Monday-night lights, is exactly the occasion Gasperini’s side will want to seize.
Fiorentina arrive as familiar opponents. The two clubs met twice last season, and the most recent Olimpico meeting was emphatic: Roma won 4–0 in May 2026, their biggest victory of the campaign. La Viola endured a difficult 2025/26 and will be looking to reset from the opening whistle, which should make for a motivated, spiky visiting side rather than a passive one.
For a neutral or a travelling fan, it’s a brilliant first watch: a top-half Roma team with European aspirations, a proud Fiorentina looking to prove a point, and an opening-night crowd that turns the Olimpico into a wall of noise. Expect flags, flares and the full Curva Sud tifo from the first minute.
Getting to the Stadio Olimpico
The Stadio Olimpico sits about 6 km north-west of central Rome in the Foro Italico and isn’t on the metro directly, so nearly every route uses a tram or bus for the final stretch. The easiest option is Tram 2 from Piazzale Flaminio (beside Flaminio metro, just off Piazza del Popolo) to its terminus at Piazza Mancini, about 15 minutes, then a short walk across the Ponte Duca d’Aosta to the ground. Coming from Termini or along the Metro A line, take Metro A towards Battistini to Flaminio and switch to Tram 2; alternatively, Metro A to Ottaviano then bus 32 drops you a touch closer via Piazzale della Farnesina.
Where to Sit: Stadium Sector Plan
Choosing the right sector shapes your whole night. The Curva Sud is the Roma ultras’ end behind the goal — the loudest, most partisan atmosphere and the heart of the tifo. The Distinti corners flank it with a great view of that choreography. For comfort and sightlines, the Tribuna Tevere and the covered, premium Tribuna Monte Mario run the length of the pitch, while Primo/Secondo Anello simply tell you lower or upper tier. First-timers who want atmosphere and a clean view often pick a Tribuna Tevere or Distinti Sud seat.
Where to Stay in Rome
For a football-and-sightseeing trip you want easy reach of both the Stadio Olimpico and the historic centre. Prati & Della Vittoria are the closest handy districts to the ground, near the Vatican and Ottaviano metro. Flaminio & Parioli sit right on the Tram 2 line straight to the stadium. And the historic centre or around Termini is best for transport links and being on the doorstep of the big sights, about 30–40 minutes out to the Olimpico by tram or metro.
Use the interactive map below to compare hotels and apartments across these neighbourhoods:
Airport Transfers & Getting Around
Most visitors land at Rome Fiumicino (FCO). The Leonardo Express runs non-stop to Roma Termini in about 32 minutes for €14, every 15 minutes — the quickest way to the centre. Book ahead below:
On a budget, airport shuttle buses reach Termini in around 50 minutes from roughly €7 one-way. Book a seat here:
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An official taxi is a fixed €55 flat rate to anywhere inside the Aurelian Walls, and the FL1 regional train is €8 if you’re staying near Trastevere, Ostiense or Tiburtina.
Things to Do Around the Game
In town for the match? Make a weekend of it. Rome’s headline sights — the Colosseum and Roman Forum, the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain — reward pre-booked, skip-the-line tickets that save hours of queuing. Three of our favourite experiences to build your non-football hours around:
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More Serie A in Rome
Planning more than one game, or want the full lowdown on the ground?
Stadio Olimpico Tickets & Matchday Guide — The complete guide to Roma and Lazio games: buying tickets, reaching the ground, and where to sit.
Rome Travel Guide — Neighbourhoods, attractions, food and practical tips for planning your Rome trip.
By Ben Farr