Italian football is preparing for a historic first. Following a formal request from the Lega Serie A, the FIGC (Italian Football Federation) Council has given the green light for Milan to face Como in Perth, Australia. The match is scheduled as part of the 26th round of the Serie A season, set to take place on the weekend of February 7–8, 2026.
This decision, approved by the Italian federation, marks a potential milestone for Italian football, as it would be the first time a major European league fixture is held outside of Europe. The proposal is now awaiting further official authorizations, which are required from several governing bodies. In particular, the match in Perth will need formal approval from the Australian Football Federation, UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation, and FIFA.
These additional approvals are mandatory but are expected to be largely procedural, given the positive reception of the initial request. If all goes according to plan, the game will be held at Optus Stadium in Perth, a modern venue with a capacity of around 60,000. This stadium typically hosts Australian rules football, rugby, and cricket matches, making it an unconventional but exciting new home for Serie A football on this occasion.
Should the fixture proceed as envisioned, it will represent an unprecedented event in football history—a top European league staging a competitive match on another continent. This initiative reflects Serie A’s growing ambition to expand its global footprint and engage with fans worldwide, particularly in markets like Australia where interest in football continues to rise.
The potential Milan-Como match in Perth could pave the way for similar international fixtures in the future, signaling a new era of global outreach for Italian football and possibly inspiring other leagues to follow suit.
