Serie A Nears Milan, Como Match in Australia Amid Olympics

Serie A is in advanced talks to stage a historic league match between AC Milan and Como in Perth, Australia, on February 7-8, 2026, marking the first time a major European league fixture will be played abroad. This move comes as San Siro, Milan's home stadium, will be unavailable due to the hosting of the opening ceremony for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. Both Milan and Inter will play at home on the opening weekend to ease fixture congestion caused by the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The potential match at Perth's Optus Stadium reflects recent changes in FIFA policies and legal settlements that have paved the way for European domestic games to be hosted overseas. Perth has been actively negotiating with Serie A and will also host Milan for a pre-season friendly in July 2025, signaling strong local support for the event. While no final decision has been made, the league is considering this groundbreaking international expansion.