what is the Derby della Madonnina? Milan vs Inter at San Siro
The Derby della Madonnina is the football match between AC Milan and Inter Milan, the two city rivals of Milan, Italy. It is played at the San Siro stadium and is one of the most watched fixtures in Serie A, the top professional soccer league in Italy. The name refers to the Madonnina statue atop Milan's cathedral.
Why it's in the news
Milan and Inter meet at San Siro on Saturday, Oct. 31, in Serie A Matchday 10, a key fixture of the weekend. The derby sits within a round that includes Bologna against Monza and Udinese against AS Roma.
- Bologna vs Monza — Bologna and Monza meet in Serie A Matchday 10 on Saturday
Background
The Derby della Madonnina is the name given to the local derby between AC Milan and Inter Milan. Both clubs share the city of Milan and the San Siro stadium, and the match is the main meeting of the two sides in Serie A. Supporters and coverage use the name to mark the fixture as the city's biggest rivalry.
The rivalry has produced memorable moments beyond league results. In the 2004-05 Champions League quarter-final second leg, a match between the two clubs was abandoned after flares and other objects were thrown onto the pitch from a section of Inter fans, and the tie was awarded to Milan. A widely shared photograph from that night shows Inter defender Marco Materazzi resting his arm on the shoulder of Milan attacker Rui Costa, a moment that has come to symbolise the contrast between the two sides.
This weekend, the derby is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, with a kickoff listed at 20:45 local time at San Siro. Inter lead the Serie A table alongside Lazio, while AC Milan are seven points behind the leaders after losing their last home match to Bologna. Coverage lists the other Saturday games as Bologna against Monza, which CBS Sports lists at 10 a.m. On Paramount+, and Udinese against AS Roma at 1 p.m. On CBS.
What people are asking
What does Derby della Madonnina mean?
It is the Italian name for the local derby between AC Milan and Inter Milan. Derby means a match between two rival teams from the same city, and the name is used for this fixture in Milan.
Where is the Derby della Madonnina played?
It is played at the San Siro stadium in Milan, which both AC Milan and Inter use as their home ground.
When is the Derby della Madonnina in 2026?
The 2026 edition is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 31, with a kickoff listed at 20:45 at San Siro, as part of Serie A Matchday 10.
What happened in the 2005 Derby della Madonnina?
The 2005 Champions League quarter-final second leg between Milan and Inter was abandoned with 73 minutes played after flares and objects were thrown onto the pitch. The tie was awarded to Milan, who led 3-0 on aggregate.
Where can US viewers watch the Derby della Madonnina?
CBS Sports lists its coverage of the Milan and Inter match on CBS. Check CBS Sports for the latest streaming details before kickoff.