The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has given the green light to a proposal to stage the 2025-26 Serie A match between AC Milan and Como in Perth, Australia. This unprecedented move comes as San Siro will be unavailable, due to its role as the venue for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Scheduled for the second weekend of February 2026, the matchday 24 fixture is poised to become one of the first top-flight Italian league games to be held outside Italy.
The FIGC's approval marks a significant step forward, though final consent must still be secured from FIFA, UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), and Football Australia — the local governing body charged with overseeing the event.
Describing the plan as a "historic overseas venture" for Serie A, the Italian FA emphasised the importance of this initiative in expanding the league's global reach.
The move highlights Serie A's ambition to engage international fans by bringing high-profile matches to new markets, while also addressing the logistical challenge posed by San Siro's Olympic commitments.
As the final approvals await, football fans in Australia may soon witness an elite Serie A showdown on home soil, signalling a bold new chapter for Italian club football.