How Much Money Will AC Milan and Como Make From Playing in Australia? Series A Sides Set To Receive Millions

The proposition of AC Milan and Como competing in Perth Australia has been a huge controversy in soccer for multiple months – but how much money could these Serie A sides make?

Will AC Milan vs Como Be Played in Australia?

The 2025/26 season is well underway in Serie A and the campaign has already seen it’s first major controversy, as AC Milan and Como are set to compete in Perth, Australia.

Obviously, this proposed idea has divided opinion across the globe, with some questioning the decision to play a competitive league game outside of its home nation.

AC Milan and Como’s clash in Australia is not the only match that has been pushed to play abroad, as Barcelona and Villarreal were set to go head-to-head in the United States.

However, after a public display of unity between supporters and players, the plans to play the La Liga clash in Miami were scrapped – to the dismay of both the Barcelona and Villarreal board members.

Both Massimiliano Allegri and Cesc Fabregas have gone against the idea of playing in Australia, claiming the match should take place in Italy during several press conferences.

The Rossoneri currently sit top of Italy’s first division after a superb start to the season and were boosted during their 2-1 win over Pisa, as Rafael Leao marked his return from injury with a brace during Serie A MD7.

As for Como, Fabregas’ side have made a mixed start to their league campaign after picking up 13 points from seven matches and take up the final European spot.

The two sides are set to meet in February next year, meaning they would travel to Perth, Australia just after the January transfer window.

UEFA agreed to allow AC Milan vs Como to take place in Australia during the early stages of October, however, the public response has put the idea in doubt.

Has a Serie A Match Ever Been Played Abroad?

Italy’s top division is one of the oldest leagues in soccer, forming in 1898 and creating some of the best teams in the sports’ history – making tradition a vital part of Italy’s makeup.

However, the Supercoppa Italiana has broke the mold in recent years, as the Italian soccer trophy has been lifted in multiple countries since 1993.

AC Milan beat Torino on August 21st 1993, as the match took place at RFK Memorial Stadium, Washington, D.C and marked a moment in history.

In 2002 the Supercoppa Italiana was won by Juventus at the 11 June Stadium, Tripoli, Libya and the Bianconeri were victorious once again at the Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey a year later.

China, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have all hosted the match in the last decade, with the latter acting as the main location as the Supercoppa Italiana has been lifted in Riyadh for the last three seasons.

How Much Will AC Milan and Como Make From Playing in Australia?

One of the main reasons for taking Serie A to Australia is to pay-back supporters from other nations, but this will have a detrimental impact on supporters from the Italian cities.

Another factor that could soften the blow for both Como and AC Milan is the financial boost they are set to obtain from competing in Perth, Australia.

According to reports, the Australian authorities are willing to invest €12m to bring Serie A to Perth and after the necessary adjustments, Milan and Como will split around €8m between them.

Receiving a boost in funds may be the priority for AC Milan and their multiple board members, as the Rossoneri have been linked with Julian Alvarez – who could cost over €100m.

Como spent over €100m during the summer transfer window after bringing in a multitude of fresh faces and will need to bring in additional funds to adhere to the financial parameters in Italy.

The money made from playing in Australia will not just be divided between Como and AC Milan, as any Serie A side that supported the decision will also receive a percentage.