Buy AC Milan vs Inter Milan tickets for the 2026/27 Season. Kick-off is 20:45 local time on Saturday 31 October 2026 at San Siro, which is 19:45 in the UK. It is matchday ten of Serie A and the Derby della Madonnina, with Milan the designated home side.
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No other fixture in European football puts two clubs of this size in the same building on the same night, in a stadium both of them call home. Roughly 75,000 people fill it and the split is close to even. Demand for AC Milan tickets is heaviest for this one date every season.
Milan arrive with recent history on their side. They won both derbies in 2025/26, including a 1-0 at San Siro in March and this is the first meeting since. That run has done nothing to soften the market.
The arithmetic here is unlike any other Serie A fixture. San Siro seats 75,710 and both clubs carry season ticket bases that fill most of it before a single general-sale ticket appears. Interest in Inter Milan tickets is at its annual peak for the same date, from the same city.
There is no away allocation in the usual sense. Inter's support occupies the Curva Nord, which is their own end for their own home games, so the visiting fans are not squeezed into a corner. That makes the derby louder than a normal Serie A night and it also means two full supporter bases are competing for the same building.
The club release process compresses everything. Milan run the derby through a sequence of windows, opening with season ticket holders, then club members, then card holders, before anything reaches general public sale. Each window can clear its allocation before the next one opens.
Both clubs are in Europe as well, which keeps the profile high through the autumn. Inter are in the Champions League league phase and Milan in the Europa League, so neither side arrives at the derby with a quiet October behind them.
Then there is the Saturday evening slot. A 20:45 kick-off is the prime broadcast window in Italy and it is early enough in the weekend that travelling buyers can build a two-night trip around it. That widens the pool well beyond Lombardy.
Membership is not required to attend, but it decides who reaches the front of the queue. Milan run the Cuore Rossonero Card, priced at around 20 euros and valid for four years, which grants priority access to exactly the fixtures that sell out fastest. The derby is the reason most people buy one.
The sale sequence is public and predictable. Season ticket holders come first, split by tier, then club members with valid codes, then card holders at dedicated prices, then the general public. Each phase runs for a matter of days and the derby rarely survives to the end of the last one.
Online sale also runs on a queue system. For the derby and the Juventus fixture the wait is longer and the pricing higher than for a routine Serie A Saturday, which catches out buyers who assume they can browse at leisure.
Italian rules add the usual conditions on top. Tickets are personalised to a named holder, identification is checked against the name at the turnstile and name changes have to be completed well before matchday rather than at the gate.
A verified resale marketplace sits outside that whole structure. Listings come from season ticket holders, members and corporate clients whose plans change, so seats surface after the club windows have closed. For overseas buyers and anyone without a card, that is the realistic route into the derby.
Five things move the price here. Ring and sector do most of the work in a three-tier bowl this size, followed by the derby premium itself, which lifts every bracket well above a standard Serie A fixture. Then come the Saturday evening slot, the European standing of both clubs and whether you want catering attached.
Club face values give a sense of the spread. A routine Serie A match at San Siro has started around 14 euros in the third ring and reached about 149 euros for premium central seating, while derby pricing has run from roughly 49 euros in the upper corners to 399 euros in the Tribuna d'Onore even at subscriber rates.
Resale tracks scarcity rather than those figures. This is the single most compressed fixture on the Serie A calendar and prices behave accordingly, with the widest choice appearing four to six weeks out and thinning sharply once the public window has closed.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terzo Anello (upper ring) | £110 – £225 | Getting in at the lowest price | High and steep, with a full view of the shape of the game. The cornerblocks price below the central ones |
| Behind the goal (Curva Sud and Curva Nord) | £150 – £295 | Atmosphere above everything else | The two ultras ends. Expect standing, flags and noise for the full 90 minutes |
| Primo Anello, sides | £230 – £440 | Buyers who want to be near the touchline | Pitch-level along the flanks. Sightlines to the far corner tighten in the lowest rows |
| Secondo Anello Arancio Centrale | £330 – £620+ | The balanced halfway-line view | Widely regarded as the sweet spot of the ground, which is why it prices accordingly |
| Tribuna d'Onore, Poltroncine and hospitality | £550 – £1,250+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Padded central seating with lounge access. Club premium products run into four figures for this fixture |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
San Siro is a three-tier bowl of 75,710 seats and the tiers are named rather than numbered: Primo Anello at pitch level, Secondo Anello above it, Terzo Anello at the top. The sides carry colour names, with the Tribuna Arancio on one flank and the Tribuna Rossa on the other.
Height matters more here than at most grounds. The Terzo Anello is genuinely steep and genuinely high, which delivers a commanding view of the whole pitch but puts you a long way from the players. The Primo Anello does the opposite. The Secondo Anello sits between the two and is where most experienced buyers look first.
The derby changes one thing fundamentally. Both curve are occupied by their own club's ultras rather than by home and away blocks, so the noise comes from both ends at once. Block-level detail sits on the San Siro seating plan.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curva Sud | Milan supporters who want the noise | Mid | The Milan ultras end, closest to the metro entrance. Standing for most of the match and no place for opposing colours |
| Curva Nord | Inter supporters | Mid | Inter's own end, which is where their support sits even when Milan are the designated hosts. Segregation runs along the sides rather than around a single corner |
| Terzo Anello | Buyers on a tighter budget | Lower | Steep and high with an excellent tactical view. Not for anyone uneasy with heights or long stair climbs |
| Primo Anello, sides | Fans who want to be close to the play | Upper | Pitch level along the flanks. Central blocks price well above the corners of the same ring |
| Secondo Anello Arancio Centrale | Neutrals and first-time visitors | Upper to premium | Halfway line in the middle ring, the most balanced combination of view and atmosphere in the ground |
| Tribuna d'Onore and accessible positions | Premium guests, wheelchair users and companions | Premium and dedicated | Padded central seating with hospitality access. Wheelchair platforms sit in each curva and along the lateral stands with companion seats |
Neutral buyers should aim for the Secondo Anello along either side. Both flanks give a clear view of the whole pitch, both sit clear of the two ultras ends and neither carries the colours etiquette that applies behind the goals. On derby night that etiquette is stricter than usual, since there is no neutral end to retreat to. Wider guidance on the ground, its entrances and its facilities sits on the San Siro Stadium tickets page.
Milan run a tiered premium offer that stretches from an accessible entry point to pitchside seating that costs more than a weekend in the city. Most of it is committed seasonally, so derby availability in the top tiers is scarce rather than simply expensive.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Front Row Experience | Guests marking a milestone | Pitchside seating at the very front of the lower ring, priced in the region of 3,000 euros a head at list rates |
| Tribuna d'Onore Rossa | Corporate hosting | Premium central seating on the halfway line, the highest standard general-release ticket the club sells |
| Poltroncine Rosse | Comfort without full hospitality | Padded seating in the central blocks, a clear step above a standard ticket at a fraction of a lounge package |
| Sports Pub Experience | Smaller groups and informal hosting | The entry point to the club's premium range, starting around 150 euros, combining a seat with a hosted matchday setting |
Hospitality guests should build in extra time on a derby night. Premium areas open well before the general concourse, catering windows close once the second half begins and the approach roads around the ground are heavily managed for a fixture of this size.
If a premium package is out of reach, the central blocks of the Secondo Anello still deliver the essentials. The view is the finest balance the ground offers, the concourse is quicker to clear than the upper ring and you are level with the halfway line rather than behind a goal.
Italian league tickets are personalised and largely digital. Read the listing notes carefully before checkout, because delivery method and identification requirements vary between sellers and are enforced strictly for a fixture classified at this level of risk.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile transfer | Confirm which app or wallet the seller uses and that your email or phone number matches the account receiving the transfer |
| E-ticket or print at home | Check whether the ticket carries a printed name and whether a paper copy is needed at the turnstile rather than a screen |
| Courier or paper delivery | Allow time for international shipping and give an address where somebody can sign or a hotel that accepts parcels |
| Local collection | Note the meeting point, the collection window and the identification required, then build it into your matchday timings |
Bring valid photo identification whatever the method, since the name on the ticket is checked against it. Pack light as well: only a small bag realistically gets through, backpacks and luggage are refused, there is no deposit facility at the ground and every bag goes through metal detectors and a physical check.
Gates open roughly 90 minutes before kick-off and you must enter through the gate printed on your ticket. Walking around the perimeter of a 75,000-seat bowl on derby night is not a quick fix, so check the gate letter before you set off rather than at the turnstile.
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Step1
Open the fixture listing
Start on the page for this match rather than a general search. Listings are grouped by ring and sector so you can see at a glance what is left in the curve, along the sides and in the premium blocks.
Step2
Set up your account
You can create an account in under a minute. Doing it before you find the seats you want saves time at checkout on the most compressed fixture of the Italian season.
Step3
Choose your ring before your price
The three tiers give completely different evenings at the same match. Decide whether you want height and overview, a halfway-line balance or pitch-level proximity, then shortlist inside that bracket.
Step4
Filter by quantity
Set how many seats you need before comparing prices. Pairs are widely available across the ground while blocks of four or more disappear quickly from the central sections on derby night.
Step5
Read the listing notes
Notes flag restricted views, seats that are not together, name requirements and delivery timing. On Italian fixtures they also flag whether identification must match the ticket, which is the detail most buyers overlook.
Step6
Check the full price before checkout
The basket shows the delivery method alongside any fees. Confirm which currency you are being charged in if you are buying from outside the UK.
Step7
Complete the purchase
Checkout is encrypted and confirmation arrives by email straight away. Keep that email, because it carries the reference you will need for anything that follows.
Step8
Follow your order through to delivery
Use track order to see the current status. When tickets are released closer to the match, the tracker is where the handover instructions appear.
Milan is one of the simplest away trips in Europe, with Malpensa, Linate and Bergamo all connected to the centre by rail or coach. From central Milan, Metro Line 5 runs to San Siro Stadio, roughly 150 metres from the Curva Sud entrance and around 25 to 30 minutes from the middle of the city. Line 1 to Lotto is the alternative, leaving a walk of 12 to 15 minutes.
Choose a delivery method that survives travel. Mobile transfer or an e-ticket is safest if you are arriving within 48 hours of kick-off, since courier delivery to a hotel can go wrong. Ask for seats together before you buy rather than after and book accommodation early, because a Saturday night derby fills Milan hotels well in advance and prices rise with it.
The two clubs were one until 1908, when a group split from Milan over the signing of foreign players and founded Internazionale. More than a century later they still share a stadium, a city and a set of neighbours, which is why the Derby della Madonnina carries a texture no other rivalry quite matches.
The record when Milan are the designated hosts is close to level. Across the 32 Serie A derbies staged at San Siro with Milan as home side since three points for a win were introduced in 1994, Milan have won 10, drawn 10 and lost 12. Neither club has ever built a lasting advantage in this fixture.
What gives the fixture its edge in 2026/27 is the balance of the ledger combined with the stakes around it. Milan hold the momentum of a derby double, Inter arrive from the Champions League and San Siro will keep staging this match for several more seasons yet while the clubs build a new ground alongside it. There is nothing settled about any of it.
The figures below cover every Serie A derby staged at San Siro with AC Milan as the designated home side in the three-points-for-a-win era, from November 1994 to March 2026. Inter-hosted derbies at the same ground, cup ties and European meetings are all excluded, since the scoping runs by designated host rather than by stadium.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 32 |
| AC Milan wins | 10 |
| Inter wins | 12 |
| Draws | 10 |
| AC Milan goals | 37 |
| Inter goals | 43 |
| Biggest AC Milan win | 3-0 |
| Biggest Inter win | 4-0 |
| First meeting in scope | 20 November 1994 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 8 March 2026 |
Figures calculated from the verified match-by-match results below. Scores cross-checked against ESPN match reports, club match archives and worldfootball.net records.
All 32 Serie A derbies at San Siro with Milan as designated hosts, newest first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 08 Mar 2026 | Milan 1-0 Inter |
| 02 Feb 2025 | Milan 1-1 Inter |
| 22 Apr 2024 | Milan 1-2 Inter |
| 03 Sep 2022 | Milan 3-2 Inter |
| 07 Nov 2021 | Milan 1-1 Inter |
| 21 Feb 2021 | Milan 0-3 Inter |
| 21 Sep 2019 | Milan 0-2 Inter |
| 17 Mar 2019 | Milan 2-3 Inter |
| 04 Apr 2018 | Milan 0-0 Inter |
| 20 Nov 2016 | Milan 2-2 Inter |
| 31 Jan 2016 | Milan 3-0 Inter |
| 23 Nov 2014 | Milan 1-1 Inter |
| 04 May 2014 | Milan 1-0 Inter |
| 07 Oct 2012 | Milan 0-1 Inter |
| 15 Jan 2012 | Milan 0-1 Inter |
| 02 Apr 2011 | Milan 3-0 Inter |
| 29 Aug 2009 | Milan 0-4 Inter |
| 28 Sep 2008 | Milan 1-0 Inter |
| 04 May 2008 | Milan 2-1 Inter |
| 28 Oct 2006 | Milan 3-4 Inter |
| 14 Apr 2006 | Milan 1-0 Inter |
| 24 Oct 2004 | Milan 0-0 Inter |
| 21 Feb 2004 | Milan 3-2 Inter |
| 23 Nov 2002 | Milan 1-0 Inter |
| 03 Mar 2002 | Milan 0-1 Inter |
| 07 Jan 2001 | Milan 2-2 Inter |
| 05 Mar 2000 | Milan 1-2 Inter |
| 08 Nov 1998 | Milan 2-2 Inter |
| 22 Mar 1998 | Milan 0-3 Inter |
| 24 Nov 1996 | Milan 1-1 Inter |
| 10 Mar 1996 | Milan 0-1 Inter |
| 20 Nov 1994 | Milan 1-1 Inter |
Every score was confirmed against at least two independent match records before publication.
Inter's support fills the Curva Nord, their own end at this ground, rather than a small away corner. Segregation runs along the flanks instead, which is why the noise comes from both ends at once.
Not to attend, but it decides your place in the queue. The home club's supporter card grants priority for the derby and the general public window opens last and closes fastest.
The third ring for price and the second ring for balance. The upper tier is steep and distant but reads the game beautifully, while the middle ring along the halfway line is the seat most regulars choose.
Very little. Only a small bag realistically passes the checks, backpacks and luggage are refused and there is no left-luggage facility at the stadium. Travel light or leave bags at your hotel.
A new ground is planned alongside it, with construction due to begin in 2027 and opening targeted for the 2030/31 season. Both clubs continue to play at San Siro until then.
Sources: AC Milan and Inter official club channels for sale phases, membership schemes, sector naming and premium products; the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza venue records for capacity, ring structure, bag policy, gate timings and accessibility; Lega Serie A for the 2026/27 calendar and the confirmed matchday 10 kick-off; ESPN and club match archives plus worldfootball.net for every result listed; published stadium development reporting for the new ground timeline.