Roma begin title defence against Atalanta at Stadio Olimpico

Roma will put their perfect start to the 2026-27 Serie A season on the line when they host Atalanta at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday, 5 September.

The reigning champions have won both of their opening matches and sit top of the table, while Atalanta have also collected six points from two games and occupy fifth place.

The third-round fixture is scheduled to kick off at 21:45 Saudi Arabia time, equivalent to 22:45 in the United Arab Emirates.

Supporters in Saudi Arabia will be able to watch the match on stc tv, which holds the rights to broadcast Serie A during the 2026-27 season. The game is expected to be shown with Arabic commentary, although stc tv has not yet announced who will provide the commentary.

The match will also be available online through the stc application. Customers in Saudi Arabia with Mofawtar 4, Mofawtar Max and Baiti Fiber packages can subscribe to stc tv and watch Serie A for free.

The fixture details are:

– Match: Roma v Atalanta – Date: Saturday, 5 September 2026 – Kick-off: 21:45 Saudi Arabia, 22:45 UAE – Venue: Stadio Olimpico – Broadcaster: stc tv – Commentator: To be confirmed

The source listing accompanying the match details labels the fixture as “Inter – Monza”, although the remainder of the article identifies the game as Roma against Atalanta at Stadio Olimpico.

Gian Piero Gasperini is expected to select the following Roma line-up in a 3-4-3 formation:

Goalkeeper: Mile Svilar

Defence: Gianluca Mancini, Leonardo Balerdi, Mario Hermoso

Midfield: Wesley Franca, Bryan Cristante, Manu Kone, Nahuel Molina

Attack: Paulo Dybala, Rodrigo Mora, Donyell Malen

Roma’s early position at the top of the table gives them the opportunity to strengthen their grip on first place with a third consecutive victory. Atalanta, meanwhile, arrive in the capital with an identical record and will look to maintain their own unbeaten opening to the campaign.

The meeting is therefore one of the most significant matches of the third round, with both teams seeking to preserve their 100% records. The game will take place at Stadio Olimpico, where Roma will continue their first Serie A campaign as champions since winning the previous title.

Further details regarding the Arabic commentator will be announced by stc tv when confirmed.