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AS Roma vs Atalanta tickets are on sale now for one of the standout early-season fixtures at the Stadio Olimpico. This is a heavyweight clash between two Champions League–calibre sides — and a personal one for Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini, who returns to face the club he built over nine years in Bergamo. Secure your seats 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 Atalanta BC |
| Competition | Serie A 2026/27 — Matchday 3 |
| Date & time | Saturday 5 September 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 Atalanta Preview
This one carries an edge that goes beyond three points. Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini spent nine transformative years at Atalanta, turning the Bergamo club into one of Europe’s most admired sides before taking charge in Rome in 2025. Every meeting with his old team is now a reunion — a tactical duel against the football culture he himself created — which makes it one of the most compelling narratives on the Serie A calendar.
There’s quality to match the storyline. Roma finished 3rd in Serie A in 2025/26 with 73 points and a return to the Champions League, and Gasperini’s high-energy, aggressive style has the Curva Sud firmly behind him. Atalanta remain a European regular and one of the most exciting attacking teams in Italy, so expect an open, intense game between two sides that like to press and attack rather than sit back.
Their recent meetings have been tight — Atalanta edged the reverse fixture 1–0 in Bergamo last season — so Roma will be hungry to settle the score on home turf. For a travelling fan, it’s a brilliant watch: two top-half teams, a manager facing his past, and an Olimpico crowd that raises the volume for exactly these occasions.
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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By Ben Farr