Como 1907 faces RB Leipzig in their opening UEFA Champions League match at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium, where all 11,000 tickets have sold out, prompting club president Mirwan Suwarso to surrender his personal VIP seats to senior supporters who have followed the club through its lower-league struggles.
Ticket Demand Peaks for Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium Debut
The 11,000-seat capacity at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium has reached its limit for Como’s inaugural matchday fixture in the league phase of the Champions League, according to local reports. High fan enthusiasm led to a rapid sellout of the entire ticket allocation. In response to the overwhelming demand, Como 1907 President Mirwan Suwarso made the decision to step aside from his executive seating area.
Executive Action Acknowledges Long-Term Supporters
According to coverage from Italian media outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport, Suwarso and members of the board of directors voluntarily relinquished their personal VIP seats to accommodate lifelong and senior fans. Club management instituted two specific criteria for supporters to claim the vacated executive locations. Recipients must demonstrate a documented history of backing the Djarum Group-owned club across multiple divisions, and they must be senior supporters born in or before 1950. The gesture aims to reward those who maintained their allegiance through lower-tier campaigns before the club’s recent rise.
From Serie D to Europe’s Elite Stage
The upcoming fixture against RB Leipzig marks a milestone in a multi-year sporting climb. Following its acquisition by the Djarum Group in 2019, Como started its ascent in Serie D and secured promotion to Serie A in May 2024. Under the direction of management and the coaching staff led by Cesc Fabregas, the team finished 10th in its debut Serie A campaign before climbing to fourth place with 71 points at the end of the 2025–2026 season. That finish secured the club’s qualification for the top tier of European football.
Match Details and Scheduling
Como 1907 will host RB Leipzig for their opening Champions League match on Friday, September 11, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 02:00 WIB. The fixture represents the first test for the squad in continental competition as they transition from domestic league play into Europe’s premier club tournament.
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