The Supercoppa Italiana final between Inter and Lazio has been officially confirmed for Tuesday, December 22, at the iconic San Siro stadium. This highly anticipated clash will mark a significant return to the competition’s traditional one-off format, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 UK time (21:00 local).
A Return to Tradition and Home Soil
For many years, the Supercoppa Italiana has served as a curtain-raiser, traditionally pitting the Scudetto winners against the holders of the Coppa Italia in a single pre-season encounter. However, recent seasons saw a departure from this format, with the trophy often contested abroad in a Final Four setup, involving the runners-up of both tournaments and hosted in countries like China or Saudi Arabia.
This season, the Lega Serie A has opted to revert to the competition’s roots. With reports indicating that Saudi Arabia will not be taking up hosting duties, the decision was made to bring the event back to Italy and restore the classic one-off match. This means that if the score remains level after 90 minutes, the teams will proceed to extra time, and potentially a penalty shoot-out, to determine the ultimate winner.
Inter’s Double Triumph Meets Lazio’s Challenge
Inter secured their place in the Supercoppa Italiana as the undisputed champions of Italian football, having clinched both the Scudetto and the Coppa Italia. Their remarkable double triumph positions them as formidable contenders for this additional piece of silverware.
Lazio, on the other hand, will enter the fray as the Coppa Italia runners-up, having reached the final of that competition. This fixture presents them with a prime opportunity to challenge the reigning champions and claim a prestigious trophy. For sponsorship reasons, the event will officially be known as the EA Sports FC Supercup 2026/27.