Serie A Cancels Perth Plan for Milan–Como Match

Overview

• Lega Serie A and the Government of Western Australia mutually abandoned the plan to play Milan vs. Como in Perth on 8 February 2026 as part of Round 24.
• The parties attributed the reversal to uncontrollable financial risks, onerous approval requirements and last‑minute complications outside their control.
• Reporting points to additional conditions linked to the Asian Football Confederation that would have increased financial exposure for organizers.
• The overseas option was pursued because San Siro is unavailable due to the Milan‑Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony window.
• No replacement venue was announced, and the setback echoes LaLiga’s recently canceled Miami proposal, highlighting barriers to exporting domestic league games.