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Lazio changes venue for second pre-season test: friendly with

Roman club confirms change of stadium for the preparatory duel with Flaminia Civita Castellana due to work on Fersini's pitch. Match without an audience, broadcast on the official platforms, YouTube, DAZN and Sportitalia.

23 July 2026
Lazio changes venue for second pre-season test: friendly with

Lazio changes venue for second pre-season test: friendly with Lazio

According to Tuttomercatoweb.

Why this matters

The change of venue for Lazio's friendly is significant as it reflects the importance of keeping the pitch in good condition for the team's preparation before the start of the new Serie A season. This game against Flaminia Civita Castellana offers Lazio an opportunity to test new tactics and integrate players like Artistico and Sana Fernandez into the first team.

Main conclusions

  • Local mute lazio of the second head of the pre-season: friendly with o.
  • Roman club confirms move to stadium for the preparatory duel with Flaminia Civita Castellana due to unrelated works of Fersini.
  • Lazio, the second test of the season will be behind closed doors: works underway at Fersini, the statement.

Lazio confirmed the change of venue for their second pre-season test. The friendly against Flaminia Civita Castellana, scheduled for Sunday, July 26th, at 6pm, will not be played at the Mirko Fersini Stadium,

The decision aims to preserve the condition of the floor and guarantee the best preparation conditions at this early stage of the season. Without fans in the stands, Lazio still offers several alternatives for those who want to watch the match live. According to the official note, the game will be broadcast in streaming on the club's website and app, in addition to audio coverage on Lazio Style Radio, also available on FM at 89.3 MHz. It is also planned to be broadcast on the company's official YouTube channel, as well as on the DAZN and Sportitalia platforms.

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This will be the second summer preparation engagement for the Rome team as they continue to fine-tune processes ahead of the official start of the new season. In the first test, against the U20 team, Lazio won 3-1 after a comeback, with a double from Artistico and a goal from Sana Fernandez to seal the result. Now, the opponent arrives from the Italian fourth tier: Flaminia Civita Castellana, a Serie D team, which will allow competitive rhythms and tactical dynamics to be assessed in a different context than the opening game.

The move to the central field of the Formello Training Center guarantees greater logistical and operational control, in a familiar environment for the squad, while at the same time avoiding greater wear and tear on the Fersini pitch during maintenance interventions. For fans, please note that there will be no ticketing available, as the duel will be played without an audience, so the best way to follow the action will be through the official channels and broadcasting platforms indicated by the club.

With another test on the horizon, Lazio seeks to maintain competitive evolution and consolidate routines, taking advantage of a pre-season calendar designed to give the group minutes and prepare to enter the competition. The meeting with Flaminia Civita Castellana thus appears as another step in the work plan drawn up in Formello.

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What happens next

With the game being broadcast on several platforms, fans will be able to follow Lazio's progress, even without being physically present at the stadium. The performance of players like Artistico, who already stood out in the first test, will be closely watched as the team prepares to face more challenging opponents in Serie A.

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Lazio's game against Flaminia?

Lazio have confirmed the change of venue for their second pre-season test, which will now be held on the central pitch of the Formello Training Center behind closed doors.

Who confirmed the change of location for the game?

The change of location was confirmed by the Lazio club through an official statement.

Why will the game be behind closed doors?

The game will be played behind closed doors due to ongoing maintenance work on the Mirko Fersini Stadium pitch.

What are the changes to the game broadcast?

The game will be streamed on the club's website and app, as well as audio coverage on Lazio Style Radio and broadcast on the official YouTube channel, in addition to the DAZN and Sportitalia platforms.

What is the objective of this second pre-season test?

This second test aims to evaluate competitive rhythms and tactical dynamics in a different context than the inaugural game, preparing the team for the official start of the new season.

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