English Premier League
Lecce v Roma: How to watch the 2026-27 Serie A match online
Roma travel to Lecce on Monday, 31 August, for their second match of the 2026-27 Serie A season, with the game available to watch on stc tv and online through the stc platform.
The match will be played at Stadio Via del Mare as Roma look to build on an emphatic opening-day victory over Fiorentina. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side began their campaign with a 4-0 win and will be aiming for another strong performance away from home.
Roma finished third in Serie A last season, a result which secured their place in the UEFA Champions League. The capital club enter the new campaign with high ambitions under Gasperini, who will be hoping his team can maintain the momentum created by their convincing start.
How to watch Lecce v Roma
stc tv holds the broadcasting rights for Serie A during the 2026-27 season and is expected to show Lecce v Roma with Arabic commentary.
Viewers who prefer to watch the match online can stream it through the stc app. The service is currently available free of charge to customers in Saudi Arabia who subscribe to the Mofawtar 4, Mofawtar Max or Baity Fiber packages on stc tv.
The network had not announced the commentator for the match at the time of publication.
Match details
Match: Lecce v Roma
Date: Monday, 31 August 2026
Venue: Stadio Via del Mare
Broadcaster: stc tv
Commentary: To be confirmed
The scheduled kick-off is listed as 19:30 Saudi Arabia time and 20:30 United Arab Emirates time. However, the match information table gives the Saudi Arabia start time as 19:20, while retaining 20:30 as the United Arab Emirates time. Supporters should check the broadcaster’s latest schedule before the game.
Expected Roma line-up
Gasperini is expected to select a 3-4-3 formation for the trip to Lecce.
Mile Svilar is projected to start in goal, with Gianluca Mancini, Evan Ndicka and Mario Hermoso forming the back three.
Wesley and Nahuel Molina are expected to operate as the two wide players in midfield, while Manu Kone and Bryan Cristante are listed in central midfield.
In attack, Donyell Malen, Moura and Paulo Dybala are expected to lead the line.
Roma’s strong opening result against Fiorentina has placed early focus on their title ambitions and their ability to compete on multiple fronts this season. Their visit to Lecce will provide another opportunity to assess Gasperini’s new-season plans, while Lecce will host one of Serie A’s leading sides at Stadio Via del Mare in the second round of fixtures.
