Buy Inter Milan vs Genoa tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the match scheduled for Tuesday 1 December 2026 at San Siro and a kick-off of 21:00 local time. It is a Coppa Italia round of 16 tie, played as a single match, with the winner going through to the quarter-finals. Inter enter the competition at this stage as the top seed.
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They do so as holders. Inter Milan beat Lazio 2-0 in the final at the Stadio Olimpico in May 2026 to lift the Coppa Italia for the tenth time, a few weeks after winning Serie A. That made them the first side since Juventus in 2018 to win the league and the cup in the same season.
A defence of the trophy starts here. The quarter-finals follow in February 2027, the two-legged semi-finals in March and the final in Rome on 19 May 2027. For buyers, a December cup night at San Siro is one of the more accessible ways to see the champions at home.
Genoa earned their place the hard way. They entered in the earlier rounds, beating Ascoli 4-1 and then Südtirol 1-0 to set up a trip to Milan. A single-match knockout tie gives a Serie A side like Genoa a realistic chance of an upset that a league fixture rarely offers.
The format adds an edge that league matches lack. There is no second leg and no table to recover in; one night decides who goes through. The last time these sides met in this competition at San Siro, in January 2012, Genoa scored in added time to make the final minutes uncomfortable for the hosts.
Demand behaves differently from a league weekend. Coppa Italia ties in December are played midweek. Inter season-ticket holders are also not automatically seated for cup matches. That leaves far more of the 75,817 capacity open to the public than for a Serie A match against the same opponent.
Crowds for this tie in the past reflect it. The 2011 meeting drew 15,254 and the 2012 meeting 12,823, figures well below a league attendance at San Siro. This is a fixture where groups can sit together and prices stay well below those for the marquee league games.
Genoa bring a proud support of their own. Founded in 1893, the club draws on a city with a long football tradition. Its supporters travel well to Milan, a journey of around 150 kilometres. A December cup night with a quarter-final at stake is exactly the sort of away trip that fills a visiting section.
The bracket gives the tie extra meaning. The winner meets the winner of Bologna vs Palermo in the quarter-finals, with the left half of the draw guaranteeing at least one Lombardy club a place in the semi-finals.
Yes, more easily than for most Inter home matches. The club sold this tie in two phases. Season-ticket holders on the PLUS rate could confirm their seat for €1 between 9 and 11 October, using one of their season-ticket benefits.
General sale opened on 12 October through the club's own ticket site, open to everyone. Season-ticket holders and Inter Club members can still buy at reduced prices in that phase. Under-18s pay €1 in every sector of the stadium.
Italian football tickets are issued in the holder's name. Inter sell two main types: BASE tickets at a lower price, where the change of user costs €3 to €10 and is allowed only once, while PLUS tickets include one change of user in the price. Both rules matter for anyone buying tickets that were not originally issued to them.
A resale marketplace solves a different problem. Listings show the sector, ring and number of seats before you commit. They suit buyers who are not registered with the club or who cannot be online when a phase opens. For overseas visitors, that avoids setting up a club account for a single match.
That matters most for groups. A party of four wanting seats together has a better chance through listings that state it plainly than through a general sale that releases seats sector by sector.
Genoa supporters have their own route. For league matches the visiting section is the Terzo Anello Blu, reached through a dedicated gate. The authorities have previously restricted sales to residents of the province of Genoa outside that section. Neutral buyers should keep Genoa's red and blue out of the home sectors.
Five factors set the price of a seat at San Siro. Location comes first, from the third ring behind the goals to the centre of the lower main stand. Demand moves with the opponent and the stakes; a cup round of 16 sits well below a league derby or a Champions League night. Timing and competition context count too, while hospitality runs on its own scale.
Cup pricing gives this tie a lower floor than most fixtures at the ground. With under-18 tickets at €1 and reduced prices for members, face values for the round of 16 sit far below a Serie A match. Listings for this match currently start at around £31.
The ticket type also shapes resale listings. A PLUS ticket includes a change of user, which makes it simpler to pass to a new holder, while a BASE ticket allows one paid change only. Listings that state the ticket type tell you how the name on the ticket will be updated before the match.
The value sits in the second ring. A seat in the secondo anello on either long side gives a raised view across the whole pitch at a band well below the primo anello in the main stand. The third ring is steep and high, which suits atmosphere more than detail.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier, less central | £30 – £45 | First visits, lowest outlay | Terzo anello, the steep upper ring |
| Longside standard | £45 – £70 | A raised side-on view at a moderate price | Secondo anello Arancio, opposite the main stand |
| Lower tier, central | £65 – £100 | Fans who want to be near the halfway line | Primo anello on either long side |
| Premium seating | £90 – £150 | The fullest view of the match | Central Rosso sector in the main stand |
| Hospitality and VIP | £180 – £400+ | Occasions, couples, corporate groups | Hospitality areas with catering and a premium seat |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
As a rough guide by budget, under £45 points you to the third ring. Between £45 and £70 opens up the second ring, where most neutrals end up. Above £90 buys the central main stand; anything beyond that is hospitality territory.
San Siro, formally the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, is a steep three-ring bowl wrapped by its spiral access towers and red roof girders. Sectors are named by colour rather than compass point: Rosso is the main stand on the west side, Arancio the east side, Blu the Curva Sud and Verde the Curva Nord. The ring (anello) tells you how high you sit.
Inter's most vocal support gathers in the Curva Nord, while the visiting section sits high in the third ring. The San Siro seating plan shows how the coloured sectors and rings fit together.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curva Nord (Verde) | Noise and Inter's organised support | £30 – £50 | Standing and singing throughout. Not a neutral area |
| Rosso, primo anello central | The halfway line and the fullest view | £90 – £150 | Lower main stand near the dugouts, the highest-priced ordinary seats |
| Rosso and Arancio, secondo anello | A raised view across the pitch | £45 – £70 | The middle ring on either long side, a sound choice for neutrals |
| Primo anello, long sides | Close to the pitch | £65 – £100 | A flatter angle on play at the far end, but right on the action |
| Terzo anello | The lowest outlay and the full sweep of the bowl | £30 – £45 | Steep and high; bring a jacket for a December night |
| Terzo Anello Blu, away section | Travelling Genoa supporters | Set by the clubs | Reached through a dedicated gate. Sold through the visiting allocation |
Weather matters on a December night. The roof added for the 1990 World Cup covers most of the bowl, but the front rows of the first ring are the most exposed if it rains, while the third ring catches the wind. A row a little further back in the first or second ring is the more comfortable choice for a winter evening.
Neutral buyers and undecided fans are usually best served in the secondo anello on either long side. You get a full view of the pitch at a band well below the central main stand. Keep Genoa colours out of the home sectors.
Families tend to do well in the same ring, since it is calmer than either curva and the access towers make it easier to reach than the third ring. Anyone who wants the noise without being in the middle of it should look at the sectors of the second ring nearest the Curva Nord.
If this date does not suit, listings for every other match at the ground sit under San Siro tickets, so you can compare sectors across the season.
Inter sell a hospitality ticket type for this tie alongside the BASE and PLUS rates. It includes a dedicated hospitality area, catering, a personalised welcome and one change of user in the price. For a midweek cup night, it is the simplest way to turn the match into an evening out.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Central main-stand seat | Buyers who want the view above everything else | The clearest sightline in the ground without a full package |
| Hospitality seat | Couples, client entertaining | A premium seat with catering in a dedicated area |
| Lounge package | Groups marking an occasion | Pre-match dining and drinks before an evening kick-off |
| Group package | Companies and larger parties | Seats held together on the main side, easier to arrange for a cup tie |
Hospitality at San Siro sits mainly in the Rosso main stand, close to the halfway line and the tunnel. For a cup tie the inventory is less contested than for a derby or a Champions League night, which gives buyers more choice of seat and package.
A 21:00 kick-off leaves time for dinner before the match. Hospitality guests eat in the stadium, while others tend to eat in the city first and head out on the metro.
Business travellers are a natural fit for this fixture. Milan's trade fairs and offices keep the city busy midweek; a Tuesday evening match at San Siro is an easy way to host clients after a working day without committing a weekend to it.
Hospitality also solves the group problem. A package keeps a party together with a guaranteed seat, which matters at a ground of this size where general-sale seats can be spread across several sectors.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket | That it has arrived on your phone and opens without a signal near the gates |
| PDF e-ticket | That you have a printed copy as well as the file, as backup at a busy gate |
| Name change | That the ticket has been switched to the name of the person attending, as ID is compared at entry |
| Collection in Milan | The collection address, the opening window and any ID needed at handover |
Read the listing notes before you pay, because the delivery method and the name on the ticket are set out there. Bring valid photo ID on the day. Stewards at the outer gates compare the ticket with the person entering.
The simplest route is the metro. Line M5, the lilac line, runs to San Siro Stadio station beside the ground, while line M1 serves Lotto, a walk or tram ride away. Tram 16 also runs from the city centre to the stadium.
Leave extra time before kick-off. For the league meeting in February 2026, gates opened two hours before kick-off; queues build at the pre-filter barriers in the final half hour. Driving is best avoided given Milan's traffic and low-emission rules.
Plan the journey home as well. Tens of thousands leave at once and the M5 platforms at San Siro Stadio fill quickly after the whistle. Walking to Lotto for line M1 takes a little longer but usually avoids the worst of the queues, which matters for a match finishing close to 23:00 on a weeknight.
The stadium's rules are strict. Smoking is banned, as are lighters, flares, large umbrellas, helmets and professional cameras. Spectators must sit in their allocated seat for the whole match.
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Step1
Pick the ring before the price
Primo anello for the halfway line, secondo anello for the full view, terzo anello for the lowest outlay. Choosing the ring first keeps you comparing like with like.
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Set up your buyer profile
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Enter your quantity
Set the number of seats first. Listings that cannot be split to your group size drop out straight away.
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Read the colour as well as the ring
Rosso is the main stand, Arancio the opposite side, Verde and Blu the two ends. The colour tells you the side of the ground before the ring tells you the height.
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Compare the second ring with the first
The secondo anello gives a fuller view of the pitch than many primo anello seats for less. Run that comparison before paying for the lower main stand.
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Confirm the name on the ticket
Italian tickets are personal. Make sure the listing explains how the ticket will be put in the name of the person attending before you pay.
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Complete the order in one go
Seats together in the better sectors go first even for a cup tie. When the sector, quantity and delivery method all work, finish the purchase.
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Use track order to follow the status from confirmation to the moment your tickets arrive. Our support team can help if anything in the listing notes is unclear.
Milan is served by Linate close to the city, with Malpensa and Bergamo further out, with direct flights from across the UK and Europe. Linate connects to the city centre on metro line M4, while the Malpensa Express train runs from Malpensa to Cadorna and Centrale. Mobile tickets suit overseas buyers best because nothing needs to reach a home address. If you need seats together, filter for them from the start, then book travel once the listing is confirmed.
Build a little flexibility into the trip all the same. The date and time are confirmed, but refundable accommodation for the Tuesday night protects you if travel plans shift. Milan is a busy business city midweek, so hotels near the centre fill early. Genoa supporters face a short journey of around 150 kilometres, so expect them to travel in numbers.
Inter have never lost to Genoa in the Coppa Italia at San Siro. The six meetings here, from a group-stage win in 1969 to a round of 16 tie in 2012, have all ended in home wins. Genoa have still made several of them uncomfortable, scoring in four of the six.
The early meetings came in the group format the competition used in the 1970s, with ties played in late summer and spring. The modern meetings were knockout ties in January. In 2009 Genoa forced extra time with a goal at the end of normal time before Inter scored twice more; in 2011 and 2012 they scored late to set up tense finishes.
Those group-stage seasons explain why the first three meetings fell outside the winter. The competition was then played in small groups before the knockout rounds, so early ties came at the start of the season and later group games in May. The switch to a straight knockout format brought the January dates of the 2009 to 2012 meetings.
The league meeting at San Siro is the more familiar version of this fixture, but the cup ties have their own pattern. Genoa have tended to find a goal late; Inter have always had enough to go through.
What makes this edition distinctive is the gap. The 2026/27 tie is the first Coppa Italia meeting between the clubs in almost 15 years, with Inter now defending the trophy. A single match with no second leg gives Genoa their best chance yet to break a perfect home record.
The figures below cover every Coppa Italia meeting at San Siro with Inter as hosts, from 1969 to 2012. Serie A meetings and the cup matches played in Genoa are excluded, because the scope is the Coppa Italia at this ground only. Inter have won all six.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 6 |
| Inter wins | 6 |
| Genoa wins | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Inter goals | 15 |
| Genoa goals | 5 |
| Biggest Inter win | 3-0 (7 September 1969) |
| Biggest Genoa win | None |
| First Coppa Italia meeting in scope | 7 September 1969 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 19 January 2012 |
Source: RSSSF Coppa Italia records, cross-referenced with Transfermarkt; Sky Sport and Fox Sports match reports for 2009 to 2012.
All six Coppa Italia meetings at San Siro with Inter as hosts, newest first, with the Inter score shown first. The 2009 result came after extra time.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 19 Jan 2012 | 2-1 |
| 12 Jan 2011 | 3-2 |
| 13 Jan 2009 | 3-1 (after extra time) |
| 19 May 1976 | 1-0 |
| 06 Sep 1972 | 3-1 |
| 07 Sep 1969 | 3-0 |
Source: RSSSF Coppa Italia records, cross-referenced with Transfermarkt; Sky Sport and Fox Sports match reports for 2009 to 2012.
No, cup ties are sold separately, though PLUS season-ticket holders could confirm their seat for €1 in an early phase.
Early, since seats together in the second ring and the central main stand are the first to go.
In the visiting section of the Terzo Anello Blu, reached through its own gate.
Yes, stewards compare a valid photo ID with the name on the ticket at the outer gates.
Yes, set your quantity before browsing so only listings that keep your group together stay on screen.
Sources: FC Internazionale official ticketing and stadium information; Lega Serie A Coppa Italia 2026/27 draw and schedule via Calcio e Finanza and Fantamaster; Il Post; RSSSF; Transfermarkt; Sky Sport; Fox Sports.