The Milan Derby Is Set To Be The Highest-Grossing Serie A Match Of All-Time – The Factors Behind The Figures

With the Milan derby on the horizon, the world famous fixture is set to break a Serie A record on matchday 12. 

AC and Inter will square off in the high-stakes showdown on November 23 at the San Siro. As it stands, the Nerazzurri are two points ahead of their arch rivals.

However, the match up has an extra financial incentive that will likely go down in the history books. It’s set to be the highest-grossing match ever played in Italy’s elite soccer division.

Milan Derby Set To Be The Highest Grossing Italian Soccer Match Of All-Time

When the duo lock horns on Sunday, a new figure is set to be recorded. It’s expected that the game will generate over €7.6million in matchday revenue.

At the start of the month, both AC and Inter purchased the San Siro and the surrounding land. A huge milestone in itself which will have a financial element of celebration added to it as well.

It further highlights the interest in the Milan derby by local supporters as well as those travelling from abroad. A select few will be lucky enough to secure tickets to one of soccer’s greatest showdowns and will pay handsomely for them.

What Was The Previous Record Figure For Serie A’s Highest-Grossing Game?

Interestingly, the first Milan derby of the 2024-25 campaign was Serie A’s highest-grossing soccer match ever. On that day, €7,626,430 was collected by Inter who were the ‘home’ team.

On the pitch, USMNT star Christian Pulisic gave Milan an early lead before Federico Dimarco equalized mid-way through the first-half.

In front of 75,366 – the official attendance – Matteo Gabbia’s 89th minute header gave the Rossoneri a priceless three points.

Why Will The 2025-26 Milan Derby Be A Record Breaker?

There are a number of factors behind the first Milan derby of 2025-26 surpassing last season’s total figure. The first is that – of course – it will be a sell out.

Not a spare seat will be left in the house. That despite a few hundred tickets still remaining on November 18. However, around 32,000 are expected to be re-sold by members which will likely clear around €1.2m.

Not only that, Inter have vastly improved the hospitality experience for supporters. And naturally, have upped the price in the process which fans will still purchase.

With that in mind, the global and media interest in the match will also boost the sale of corporate and premium seat sales. A number of celebrities will likely be in attendance, too.

This historical importance also plays a huge role in boosting matchday revenue. Supporters are always willing to spend more for tickets, food/drinks, official club wear/replica clothing and anything else that enhances the derby experience.

How Will The New San Siro Impact Matchday Revenue?

If FootItalia’s supercomputer is anything to go by, the new San Siro will be the envy of a number of Europe’s elite soccer clubs.

The futuristic and sleek design will catapult the stadium into the modern era. And with that, matchday revenue will likely increase dramatically by the time it opens in 2031.

Granted, that is a long way off but future Milan derbies have the potential to generate around €9-10m in revenue. And that is with a slightly reduced capacity, too.

Of course, inflation will play a huge role – as it clearly is nowadays – but soccer supporters will flock to the new venue. Those lucky enough to secure a ticket to an AC vs Inter clash, money will be no object.