Inter Holds the Keys to Milan-Como: When Will the Serie A Clash Kick Off?
25 January 2026
Match in Limbo: Milan-Como Date Hinges on Inter's European Run
The Serie A fixture between Milan and Como remains without a firm kickoff date as Inter Milan’s European duties influence the schedule. The postponement stems from the San Siro hosting Olympic events, rendering the venue unavailable for the league clash during the period.
An earlier proposal to relocate the match to Australia did not come to fruition, and the plan was ultimately abandoned.
Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport notes that the precise date now depends entirely on Inter's path in the UEFA Champions League, with the match still slated for San Siro.
If Inter advances directly to the Round of 16 or finishes between 9th and 16th in the group stage (meaning the return leg would be played at home in the playoff), Milan-Como would be scheduled for a midweek slot between February 16 and 21.
Conversely, if Inter ends the group stage in positions 17-24, the Milan-Como clash would move to the following midweek, between February 23 and 28.
Bottom line: calendars may be subject to change, but the anticipation around a Milan derby remains high—a saga that proves even scheduling has its own battles.
Punchline time: if calendars were goals, Inter would be leading the league, but the clock still keeps a few extra minutes on the stopwatch. And remember: football is drama with a calendar—often delayed, rarely canceled, and always with a twist at San Siro.
