English Premier League
Roma host Atalanta as Serie A champions seek third straight win
Roma will continue their 2026-27 Serie A title defence at home to Atalanta on Saturday, with both sides looking to maintain their perfect starts to the campaign at the Stadio Olimpico.
The Giallorossi have taken six points from their opening two matches and currently lead the table. Atalanta have also won both of their games, leaving them fifth ahead of the third-round meeting.
The match will be shown in Saudi Arabia on stc tv, which holds the broadcasting rights for Serie A during the 2026-27 season. The game is expected to be available with Arabic commentary, although stc tv has not yet announced who will take charge of the coverage.
Viewers wishing to watch online can stream Roma v Atalanta through the stc application. The service is currently available free of charge for customers in Saudi Arabia who use Mafوتر 4, Mafوتر Max and Baity Fibre packages.
Roma v Atalanta: match details
| Detail | Information |
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| Match | Roma v Atalanta |
| Date | Saturday, 5 September 2026 |
| Venue | Stadio Olimpico |
| Kick-off | 21:45 Saudi Arabia; 22:45 United Arab Emirates |
| TV channel | stc tv |
| Commentator | To be confirmed |
The game is scheduled to begin at 21:45 Saudi Arabia time, or 22:45 in the United Arab Emirates.
The source listing accompanying the fixture contains a reference to “Inter – Monza”, but the match details and the article itself identify the fixture as Roma against Atalanta at the Stadio Olimpico.
Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini is expected to select the following starting XI for the contest, using a 3-4-3 formation:
Goalkeeper:
Mile Svilar
Defenders:
Gianluca Mancini, Leonardo Balerdi, Mario Hermoso
Midfielders:
Wesley Franca, Bryan Cristante, Manu Kone, Nahuel Molina
Forwards:
Paulo Dybala, Rodrigo Mora, Donyell Malen
The two clubs have each made an ideal start to the new league season, with Roma’s stronger goal difference placing them at the summit and Atalanta occupying fifth position. Roma will now try to extend that run in front of their home supporters, while Atalanta aim to remain among the early pace-setters.
Further information on the television commentator will be provided once stc tv makes an official announcement.
