Buy Inter Milan vs AC Milan tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the Serie A derby provisionally set for Sunday 14 February 2027 at 20:00 local time (19:00 UK) at San Siro. Serie A confirms final kick-off slots a few weeks ahead, so treat the date as the anchor and the hour as the current listing. This is the Derby della Madonnina with Inter as the designated hosts: one stadium, two sets of colours and more than 75,000 inside.
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No fixture in Italian football sells faster. Inter Milan and Milan share San Siro, so the derby is a home game for both, with each curva filled by its own ultras and the city split down the middle. Milan won the last two derbies played with Inter as hosts, which gives the nerazzurri crowd something to put right.
The sections below cover how derby ticketing works, what resale prices look like, where to sit, what hospitality includes and how each ticket reaches you. The history and the full record follow further down.
San Siro holds more than 75,000 and the derby fills it every time. Recent derbies have drawn crowds above 75,000 and broken revenue records for the stadium, with the club's own allocations exhausted long before the public sale ends. Demand comes from both halves of the city at once, which is what separates this fixture from almost any other in Europe.
The away allocation is also unusually large. When Inter host the derby, the whole second blue ring is handed to Milan supporters, alongside their usual home in the Curva Sud. That removes a huge block of seats from Inter's own pool and means their season ticket holders in that ring have to buy elsewhere in the ground for this game.
AC Milan fans will travel with recent history on their side. The reverse fixture is scheduled for the end of October 2026, so by February both sides will have a fresh result to defend or avenge. Inter are also in the Champions League league phase this season and Milan in the Europa League, which keeps both squads busy and both crowds engaged.
International demand adds to the pressure. The Milan derby is one of the few fixtures in world football that tourists plan entire trips around. Visitors from across Europe, the Middle East and Asia compete with locals for every seat. Resale prices for the derby start well above any other Inter home game.
Timing adds another layer. A February derby falls in the heart of the title race, when every point between the top sides can decide where the Scudetto goes. Resale prices usually firm once the kick-off slot is confirmed and again in the final fortnight.
Inter's own pricing confirms the derby's status. The club groups its home games against Milan, Juventus, Napoli and Roma as big matches, with separate rules for season ticket holders. Regular season tickets start from under 20 euros a game in the club sale, but the derby is the date every one of those subscribers wants to keep for themselves.
Through the club, only in theory. Inter sell derby tickets in phases: second blue ring season ticket holders first, then Plus subscribers and Inter Club members, then holders of the club's Siamo Noi supporter card, who can buy two tickets each. A card presale follows before any general sale, by which point remaining tickets are rare and quickly gone.
Italian match tickets are issued to a named holder, while the derby carries extra restrictions. Inter treat it as one of four big matches in which season ticket holders cannot change the named user on their seat. Milan's away tickets for the derby are loaded on to the buyer's own supporter card with no name changes allowed. Read every resale listing carefully for how entry will work.
That is where a verified resale marketplace fits. On 1BoxOffice you can buy without a Siamo Noi card, choose the area you want and see the delivery and entry method before you pay. Listings come from sellers who already hold access, so you are not relying on a sale phase. The trade-off is price: the derby is the most expensive league ticket in Milan.
Milan supporters face their own process for the away sectors. Tickets go first to Milan season ticket holders, then to holders of the club's supporter card, with each buyer limited to a ticket for themselves. Anyone without that route should buy in a neutral area and follow the colours guidance that comes with it.
Five things set the price for this fixture: seat location, overall demand, how close the match is, the competition context in February and whether you want hospitality. For the 2026/27 season, the derby sits in the top price category at San Siro. Face values in the club sale are modest by English standards; Milan's away tickets for the last Inter-hosted derby cost 49 euros. Resale is a different market.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third ring | £220 – £320 | Budget-minded buyers and groups | High but sweeping view of both curve and the choreography |
| Second ring, sides and corners | £280 – £400 | First-time visitors | Good height for watching the whole pitch |
| First ring, central sides | £350 – £550+ | Buyers who want to be close to play | Lower central seats sell early |
| Premium central seating | £450 – £750+ | Couples and small groups wanting comfort | Central Tribuna seats with the most balanced view |
| Hospitality / VIP | £700 – £1,500+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Dining, lounge access and a reserved seat |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Two patterns are worth knowing. The lower-priced listings usually sit in the third ring early in the season. The sharpest rises come once the kick-off time is confirmed, because that is when travelling buyers commit to flights and hotels. Group size matters too: four or more seats together are very scarce for the derby and tend to sit at the top of each bracket.
San Siro is a towering three-ring bowl with the Curva Nord behind one goal, the Curva Sud behind the other and the main Tribuna along the west side. Each ring is colour-coded by sector, so listings usually describe a ring, a colour and a side. The San Siro seating plan shows rings and sectors if you want to match a listing to a precise spot.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curva Nord | Inter atmosphere seekers | Mid | Home of Inter's ultras and the derby choreography; mostly season ticket holders |
| Central Tribuna, first and second rings | Tactical view and first visits | Upper | The most balanced view of both ends |
| Side sectors, second ring | Value with a strong view | Mid to upper | Good height and angle across the pitch |
| Third ring | Groups and budget buyers | Lower | High up, with a full view of both curve |
| Milan sections | Milan supporters | Mid | The Curva Sud plus the whole second blue ring, sold through Milan |
| Premium and hospitality seats | Comfort and dining | Upper | Central Tribuna positions linked to lounges and boxes |
Colours matter more at this fixture than almost anywhere, so neutral buyers in Inter areas should avoid red and black entirely. The reverse applies in Milan sections. If you are undecided, a second-ring side seat gives you a view of both curve and the choreography without placing you in either end. For everything else about the ground, from transport to entry, the San Siro tickets guide covers the full matchday.
The choreography is part of the reason people pay derby prices. Both curve prepare large displays before kick-off, while the view of the opposite end from the side stands is one of the great sights in European football. Arrive in your seat well before the teams come out so you do not miss it.
Getting to your seat takes time. San Siro's upper rings are reached by the stadium's famous spiral ramps, so climbing to the third ring on a full derby night can take a while. Choose a lower ring if you want an easier journey to and from your seat, particularly with children or anyone with limited mobility.
Families should think carefully about the derby. The atmosphere is intense, crowds are dense and entry takes longer than at a normal league game. If you are bringing children, choose a central side seat in a lower ring near an aisle. Arrive early.
San Siro's hospitality is concentrated in the central Tribuna, with lounges, restaurants and private boxes serving both clubs. For the derby, Inter's hospitality inventory is in its highest price bracket and usually sells out well in advance.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Premium seat with lounge | Individuals and pairs | Central seat plus pre-match food and drink |
| Restaurant package | Couples and small groups | Seated dining before kick-off and at half-time |
| Private box | Corporate hosts | Exclusive space for a group with catering |
| Top-tier VIP experience | Special occasions | Premium dining, central seats and extra matchday access |
Inclusions vary by listing, so read the notes before you pay and confirm the seat location and dining format. Derby hospitality carries the same named-ticket rules as general seats, so check what ID is needed at the VIP entrance.
Booking early matters more for the derby than for any other date. Corporate demand is intense and much of the inventory is sold as season packages, leaving few single-match options by the time the kick-off slot is confirmed.
For corporate hosts, the derby is the date clients remember. A central Tribuna seat with dining before kick-off offers a front-row view of the choreography from both curve and a calmer setting than the general sectors. Confirm the package timings so guests are seated before the displays begin.
Every listing states its delivery and entry method before you buy. Because Italian tickets are named and derby rules are stricter than usual, pay close attention to whose name the ticket carries.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket | Which app or transfer method the seller uses, when the transfer happens and whose name appears on it |
| Card-loaded ticket | How access loaded on a supporter card will be handed over and returned |
| E-ticket (PDF) | That the file shows ring, sector, row and seat and matches the listing's ID guidance |
| Local collection | The meeting point, time window and what ID you need to bring |
Read the listing notes for any restrictions, bring valid photo ID and charge your phone fully if entry is mobile. Security checks at the derby are thorough and queues build early, so allow far more time than for a normal league game.
Getting there is straightforward. Metro Line 5, the lilac line, stops at San Siro Stadio right outside the ground, while tram routes run from the city centre towards the stadium area. Expect crowded trains before and after the match. Give yourself at least an hour from the centre.
Milan supporters are directed to their own entrances for the Curva Sud and the second blue ring. Neutral buyers with seats in Inter areas should use the gate printed on their ticket and stay away from the Milan approaches.
Expect ticket and ID checks at an outer perimeter before you reach the turnstiles, followed by bag checks. Large bags and banned items slow the process for everyone, so travel light and keep your ticket and ID to hand.
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Milan is served by three airports: Linate close to the city, Malpensa further out with express trains into the centre and Bergamo's Orio al Serio for many low-cost routes. Most visitors stay in the centre and take the metro to San Siro. Choose mobile or e-ticket listings if you are travelling from abroad. Filter for seats together if you are travelling as a group.
The main variable for overseas buyers is the kick-off time. Serie A confirms exact slots a few weeks ahead, with a move to Saturday possible, particularly with both clubs in Europe. Book flexible flights or hotels where you can and keep a day either side if the trip is long. If you want to see another big game on the same trip, Napoli and other headline clubs are a fast train ride away.
Milan rewards a weekend stay in February, before the spring crowds arrive. The Duomo, the Navigli canals and the city's restaurants are a short metro ride from the stadium. Plan your route back before you leave, since the metro is extremely busy after the derby.
The modern era of this fixture opened in brutal fashion. In May 2001, in a derby with Inter as hosts, Milan won 6-0, still the heaviest defeat Inter have suffered in the fixture. Milan also won the next four Inter-hosted league derbies, a run that reflected their strength in the early 2000s, when they won the Champions League in 2003 and the league title in 2004.
Inter turned the tide in the second half of that decade. From December 2005 they won five consecutive league derbies as hosts, the last of them a 2-0 in January 2010 during the season they won the treble. Since then the fixture has swung back and forth: Inter won 5-1 in September 2023, their widest winning margin in this fixture, but Milan have won the last two derbies played with Inter as hosts.
What makes this fixture distinctive is that neither club is truly away. Both sets of supporters know every staircase and turnstile, both curve are full of their own colours and the result decides more than three points. For buyers, that means one of the great atmospheres in world football.
The rivalry extends beyond the league. The clubs have also met in Champions League knockout ties and domestic cup finals, adding layers of history to every derby. Those meetings sit outside the figures on this page, but they explain why supporters treat every league derby as something far bigger than three points.
The future of the stadium adds weight. Inter and Milan bought San Siro from the city in November 2025, with plans for a new stadium on the site. Every remaining derby in the current bowl carries a little extra significance for supporters who want to see the old ground while they can.
The figures below cover every Serie A derby at San Siro with Inter as the designated hosts from 2000/01 to the present. Derbies with Milan as hosts, Champions League and cup meetings and earlier seasons are excluded.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 26 |
| Inter wins | 13 |
| Milan wins | 10 |
| Draws | 3 |
| Inter goals | 40 |
| Milan goals | 38 |
| Biggest Inter win | 5-1 |
| Biggest Milan win | 0-6 |
| First Serie A meeting in scope | 11 May 2001 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 23 Nov 2025 |
Source: fussballdaten.de and football-data.co.uk match records, cross-checked against StatMuse and ESPN.
The record is remarkably close. Inter lead by three wins over 26 games, the goal difference is just two and only three of the 26 derbies have been drawn. Draws are rare in this fixture: someone usually goes home happy and someone furious.
The margins are usually tight. Sixteen of the 26 derbies here were decided by a single goal, which is why the tension inside San Siro rarely eases until the final whistle.
Recent form cuts against the hosts, a point Milan supporters will not let their neighbours forget in the build-up. Milan have won two of the last four derbies played with Inter as hosts, including the last two, while Inter's 5-1 in 2023 showed how quickly the balance can swing.
Goals have rarely been in short supply. The 26 derbies in scope produced 78 goals, an average of three a game. Only one of them, the April 2015 meeting, ended goalless. Buyers can reasonably expect an open, eventful evening.
All Serie A results at San Siro with Inter as the designated home side, newest first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 23 Nov 2025 | 0-1 |
| 22 Sep 2024 | 1-2 |
| 16 Sep 2023 | 5-1 |
| 05 Feb 2023 | 1-0 |
| 05 Feb 2022 | 1-2 |
| 17 Oct 2020 | 1-2 |
| 09 Feb 2020 | 4-2 |
| 21 Oct 2018 | 1-0 |
| 15 Oct 2017 | 3-2 |
| 15 Apr 2017 | 2-2 |
| 13 Sep 2015 | 1-0 |
| 19 Apr 2015 | 0-0 |
| 22 Dec 2013 | 1-0 |
| 24 Feb 2013 | 1-1 |
| 06 May 2012 | 4-2 |
| 14 Nov 2010 | 0-1 |
| 24 Jan 2010 | 2-0 |
| 15 Feb 2009 | 2-1 |
| 23 Dec 2007 | 2-1 |
| 11 Mar 2007 | 2-1 |
| 11 Dec 2005 | 3-2 |
| 27 Feb 2005 | 0-1 |
| 05 Oct 2003 | 1-3 |
| 12 Apr 2003 | 0-1 |
| 21 Oct 2001 | 2-4 |
| 11 May 2001 | 0-6 |
Source: fussballdaten.de, football-data.co.uk, StatMuse and ESPN. Scores shown with Inter first.
Scan the dates and the swings stand out: a Milan run in the early 2000s, an Inter run from 2005 to 2010, then a decade of trading blows. The February derby is the next chapter. With Milan holding the recent bragging rights, the home crowd will be desperate to restore the balance.
For the club's own sale phases, yes in practice. Verified resale listings are open to anyone with an account.
Earlier is usually more affordable, as prices tend to rise once the kick-off time is fixed and again in the last two weeks.
In the Curva Sud and the whole second blue ring. Inter fans should not buy in those sectors.
Yes. Italian tickets are named, so bring valid photo ID and follow the listing's instructions on whose details the ticket carries.
Typically a central Tribuna seat with lounge or restaurant dining, with private boxes for larger groups.
Sources: fussballdaten.de, football-data.co.uk, StatMuse and ESPN match records; Inter official season ticket information; AC Milan official derby ticketing announcement; Il Giorno and Pianeta Milan derby ticketing reports; ANSA reporting on the San Siro sale.