Serie A
9th place — 54 points
The season
No Europe — league and cup only
New coach
Gennaro Gattuso — since June 2026
About the stadium
The Stadio Olimpico in Rome is home to two clubs — Lazio and Roma — and it is owned by the state, not by the clubs. Capacity is 70,634, and it sits in the Foro Italico area northwest of the city, across the Tiber. And here's a clarification that saves confusion: the stands don't switch sides. The north end, Curva Nord, is Lazio's fans' home — always, even in the derby. The south end belongs to Roma's fans, and for Lazio's home games it is marketed under the name Curva Maestrelli, after Tommaso Maestrelli, the coach of the club's first title in 1974. The two long stands are Tevere on the river side and Monte Mario — the covered, premium one. The current roof was installed for the 1990 World Cup and covers all sectors. Note that the stadium is built around an athletics track, so the distance from the pitch is larger than usual.
FAQ
How do you buy tickets to a Lazio match?
Tickets to Lazio matches are more available this season than usual, because of a boycott by the organized fans. It's an unusual year, one that actually benefits people coming from outside. The organized fan groups of the Curva Nord announced a boycott — they haven't bought season tickets and won't enter any home match in the league or the cup, in protest against the club's management, and will make an exception only for the two derbies against Roma. As of the end of July 2026, only 1,396 season tickets were sold across all the north sectors, compared with almost 30,000 season tickets last season. The upshot: it's far easier than usual to get a seat. Sales go through the official ticketing system, online or at sales points, up to four tickets per person. An important trap to know about: entry to the Curva Nord and to all versions of the Tevere stand requires the club's loyalty card. The sectors open to free purchase without a loyalty card are mainly the Monte Mario and Onore stands. And as in all of Italy — the ticket is personalized, and a matching passport is checked at entry. TikTik gets tickets to Lazio matches without a loyalty card.
How do you get to the Stadio Olimpico in Rome?
You get to the Olimpico on Metro Line A to Flaminio and from there on tram 2 — about a quarter of an hour's ride. The most common mistake: there is no metro station near the stadium. The route locals use is Metro Line A to Flaminio station, and from there tram 2 to the terminus at Piazza Mancini. From Piazza Mancini you cross the Ponte Duca d'Aosta bridge on foot, a 15–20 minute walk, and arrive directly at Foro Italico. A second official alternative: Metro Line A to Ottaviano and from there bus 32. From Termini station: Metro A toward Battistini, four stops to Flaminio, then tram 2. In total, 19 bus lines serve the stadium on event days. Tip: after the match there's heavy pressure on the bridge and the tram — it's worth letting the crowd disperse or simply walking toward Flaminio.
Is there parking at the Stadio Olimpico?
On a Lazio matchday, parking around Foro Italico is closed — park at Piazzale Clodio. The parking ban applies all day on most streets of Foro Italico, and the Rome police run “on-sight closures” — temporary traffic blocks activated as needed, which sometimes include the bridge itself. The official parking areas allocated to spectators are Piazzale Clodio and the Villaggio Olimpico complex, and for especially large events the Tor di Quinto area is also opened. Walking distances from there range from five minutes to a quarter of an hour, and from the Flaminio area about 20–25 minutes. Private parking lots in the area get more expensive on event days. The official recommendation is to arrive an hour and a half to two hours before the match — and honestly, just come by public transport.
How do you get from Israel to a Lazio match?
For a Lazio match you fly directly from Tel Aviv to Rome, and from the airport take a direct train to Termini. There are many direct flights on this route, and from Fiumicino airport you take the direct, non-stop Leonardo Express train to Roma Termini station — 32 minutes, roughly every quarter of an hour, from early morning until around midnight. From Termini you continue on Metro Line A to Flaminio station and from there on tram 2. A cheaper alternative from the airport is the FL1 regional train, but it doesn't stop at Termini — only at other stations in Rome. Note that the stadium is outside the Aurelian Walls, so the fixed taxi fare from the airport to the center does not cover a ride out there.
Does an Israeli need a visa to fly to the match?
No. Israelis enter Schengen-area countries visa-free for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period, and all that's required is a valid passport. Worth knowing what's coming: the European Union is launching the ETIAS authorization system in the last quarter of 2026. Once it takes effect, an online authorization will be required in advance, at a cost of €7, valid for three years or until the passport expires — whichever comes first. As of today the system is not active and no action is required from you. Important warning: the EU warns that many sites impersonate the official site, use the EU logo and charge inflated fees or steal passport and credit card details. There is only one official site — europa.eu/etias — and any address not on the europa.eu domain is not official.
Where's the best place to sit at a Lazio match?
At a Lazio match it's worth sitting in the Monte Mario stand — the main, covered stand, with the best view. In a normal year I'd say Curva Nord — that's the home of Lazio's organized fans, and where the noise and flags come from. But this season it's almost empty because of the boycott, so anyone looking for atmosphere should choose differently. Monte Mario is also open to purchase without a loyalty card, and the Tevere stand on the river side is the second long-side alternative. Away fans sit in the Distinti Sud Ovest corner, with an allocation of about 5,765 seats, and sales to them are limited to residents of the away club's region and members of its loyalty program. Entry gates are split by sector, so it's worth checking on the ticket which gate to go to.
What's special about Lazio?
Lazio was founded in 1900 and is Rome's oldest club — twenty-seven years older than Roma. Its emblem is the eagle, its anthem is sung before every match, and its fans are considered especially passionate and theatrical. This season is different: the club finished ninth with 54 points, lost the Coppa Italia final to Inter on 13 May 2026, and isn't playing in any European competition — league and cup only. On the touchline is Gennaro Gattuso, 2006 world champion and one of Milan's icons, appointed in June 2026 in place of Maurizio Sarri, about three months after finishing his stint as Italy's national coach. This is his first season at Lazio.
What's Lazio's big match in the 2026/27 season?
Lazio's big match is the Derby della Capitale against Roma, twice this season. It's one of the most intense atmospheres in the world, and this season also the only match Lazio's organized fans will attend. On derby day the stadium is split in two: Lazio takes the north half and Roma the south, and the long stands are divided by agreement between the clubs. Lazio host in matchday 15, on the weekend of 12–13 December 2026, with the return leg in matchday 32 in mid-April 2027. The other top-tier home matches: Milan in mid-September 2026, Inter on 6 January 2027, Napoli at the end of February and Juventus in mid-March. The season's very first official match is actually in the cup — Lazio against Mantova at the Olimpico on Sunday, 16 August 2026, and the first home league match is on 30 August against Genoa. Kick-off times are set only a few rounds in advance.
