Serie A Double Header: Watch Roma and Frosinone on the Same Weekend

Rome is a tale of two teams. Roma vs Lazio, red and yellow vs blue and white. And while the Derby della Capitale is one of the bucket-list fixtures for every Italian football fan, the fact the two rivals share the Stadio Olimpico makes it nigh-on impossible to watch both of them at home in the same weekend.

Frosinone’s return to the top flight after a two-year absence, however, means a double helping of Serie A football is easy to organise.

On the third weekend of the campaign, for example, Roma are at home to Atalanta at 8.45pm on the Saturday, before Frosinone host Venezia at 3pm the following afternoon.

Rome’s Ciampino and Fiumicino airports are both well connected to the UK, with flights from London Gatwick, London Stansted and London Luton, Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Arriving in the morning or afternoon works for the late kick-off. Stroll through Trastevere and grab a coffee at the iconic Bar San Calisto. Owned by a family of Roma fans, this is an institution in a neighbourhood that still feels quintessentially local and the ideal platform to explore a more authentic side of the Italian capital.

Take in some of the sights then make your way to Remo Pizzeria in Testaccio for a bite to eat, before heading to La Botticella, just around the corner from Piazza Navona, for a drink. A tiny local bar that doubles up as a sports pub covered in football memorabilia, this is one for the calcio aficionados.

When you get closer to the Stadio Olimpico, stop by for a pint at Bar della Musica, where Roma fans congregate before the games, then head back to Trastevere for a nightcap after the final whistle.

An early start on Sunday is in order to catch a train from Roma Termini, which takes just over an hour to reach Frosinone and get you there in time for some breakfast in the old town.

The heart of the Ciociaria region, Frosinone is only 60 miles from Rome, but it feels like a world away. Savour the lack of tourists and grab a drink with the locals at Caffè dello Stadio before heading to the Stadio Benito Stirpe.

After the match, head back into town for a hearty bowl of carbonara or cacio e Pepe at Trattoria Sellari. This is Italy at its most authentic, expect an old-school atmosphere and large portions of homemade pasta. Alternatively, try Osteria del Leone, closer to the ground, which is renowned for its grilled meat dishes and wines.

Grab a digestive then head back to Roma Termini to get some rest, before doing it all again in December, when Roma host Juventus and Frosinone welcome Lazio in what promises to be a spicy derby.

Budget around €40 for a Roma ticket, depending on the opposition, while Frosinone tickets start at €50 to watch the Italian top flight in one of the country’s most modern arenas.