Official: Supercoppa Italiana semi-final between Inter and Lazio set for San Siro on December 22
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The Italian Supercoppa Italiana semi-final between Inter and Lazio will take place at San Siro on December 22, as confirmed by Lega Serie A.
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Attributed to original sourceIt has been confirmed that the Supercoppa Italiana for the 2026/27 season will be a one-off match between Inter and Lazio played at San Siro on December 22, scrapping the Final Four format.
The last four editions of the tournament have been played in Saudi Arabia, but the nation declined its option for hosting rights this season.
Supercoppa Italiana scraps Final Four RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 22: David Neres of SSC Napoli poses for a photo with the Supercoppa Italiana trophy and Player of the Match award after the team’s victory in the Supercoppa Italiana Final between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC 1909 at King Saud University Stadium on December 22, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images) Of those, three were using the Final Four format , where they played semi-finals between the winners of the Scudetto and Coppa Italia runners-up, and the winners of the Cup and second-placed team in Serie A.
Whoever won then went head-to-head for the Final and to lift the trophy.
That format has been scrapped for this season, so the Supercoppa Italiana goes back to being a one-off match.
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 17: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, poses for a photo with the Coppa Campioni d’Italia and Coppa Italia trophies following the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Hellas Verona FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 17, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) This was helped by the fact that Inter won both the Coppa Italia and the Scudetto, so it is effectively a replay of that Coppa Italia Final from May 2026.
The Lega Serie A announced it will be hosted at San Siro on the evening of December 22.
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What happened
Lega Serie A has officially confirmed the date and venue for the Supercoppa Italiana semi-final between Inter and Lazio, scheduled for December 22 at San Siro. The match marks a key fixture in Italy's annual season-opening (or mid-season) showcase competition. Inter and Lazio are set to battle in a high-stakes knockout tie, with the winner progressing toward the final. The choice of San Siro gives Inter home advantage.
Chance analysis
Inter have been handed a tangible boost with the confirmation that their Supercoppa Italiana clash against Lazio will be staged at San Siro, effectively granting them a home-ground advantage in the semi-final. For Lazio, the venue represents a daunting away day at one of Italian football's most imposing arenas. The December 22 date slots the tie deep into the festive fixture calendar, where form and squad depth often matter more than seasonal rhythm. This sets the stage for an early test of both clubs' ambitions in a competition that offers a direct path to silverware.
Inter gain a home-venue advantage in a knockout semi-final, while Lazio face an away trip to San Siro that could affect their tactical preparation and rotation choices.