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AC Milan, Inter and Juventus to play preseason matches in Perth

AC Milan, Inter Milan and Juventus will play preseason matches in Perth, Australia in August 2026. AC Milan will face Inter in the Derby della Madonnina on August 5, with additional fixtures on August 8 and 11. This marks Inter's first visit to Australia and AC Milan's third consecutive preseason trip to Perth.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 outlet · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Apr 8, 2026 Published Aug 14

Lead

Italian football giants AC Milan, Inter Milan and Juventus will bring their preseason preparations to Perth, Western Australia, in August, with three matches scheduled at Perth Stadium. The announcement marks a significant expansion of Perth's growing relationship with Italian football, as reported by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).

Coverage Comparison

Two reports from ABC Australia provide overlapping but distinct details about the tour. The first report, published earlier, focused on the AC Milan–Inter Milan derby, noting that it would be part of AC Milan's preseason tour but did not yet confirm a date. The second report, published later, expanded the scope to include all three clubs and provided a full match schedule, including dates and opponents.

Key Claims

The headline matches: AC Milan will face Inter Milan on Wednesday, August 5, at Perth Stadium, according to ABC. The match is billed as the Derby della Madonnina, the famous Milan derby, being played on the other side of the world from their home city.

Juventus will also feature in two matches: first against Inter Milan on Saturday, August 8, and then against Palermo, a Serie B club, on Tuesday, August 11, as reported by ABC.

This will be AC Milan's third consecutive year playing a preseason match in Perth, according to ABC. In 2024 they faced A-League Men's side Perth Glory, and in 2025 they played fellow Italian club AS Roma.

Inter Milan will be playing their first match in Australia, marking a historic visit for the club.

AC Milan's club statement, quoted by ABC, emphasized the benefits of the tour: "The upcoming visit will once again create opportunities both on and off the pitch," and noted that the team will train in world-class facilities to prepare for official competitions, while reconnecting with its passionate and growing fanbase in the region.

No source has provided information about ticket sales, broadcast arrangements, or any economic impact figures for the tour.

Perspectives

Perth's bid to host top-flight European football is a key element of the story. According to ABC's report, Perth Stadium had previously been slated to host a single Serie A contest between AC Milan and Como in February 2026, but that plan fell through. The WA government and Serie A had both expressed support for the match, but according to ABC, both blamed "onerous conditions from the Asian Football Confederation" for the inability to sanction the contest. The new August tour may be seen as a fallback that delivers high-profile club football to the city despite the earlier setback.

AC Milan, a 19-time Italian champion and seven-time European champion, is clearly invested in developing its brand in the Asia-Pacific region, as indicated by the club's repeated visits and its statement about reconnecting with fans across the region.

For fans, the matchup between AC Milan and Inter is a highlight—the Milan derby is one of football's most storied rivalries. Playing it in Perth, thousands of kilometres from Milan's San Siro, underscores the global reach of the sport and the commercial appeal of such tours.

All information in this article is derived from the two ABC reports, which provided consistent details on the confirmed dates and clubs. The reports do not conflict, and no other sources have yet commented on the tour. The accuracy of the claims is therefore considered high for the confirmed facts, while the motivation of the clubs and the broader implications remain subject to further comment.

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ABC Australia as of Apr 8, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC

Framing: Our reading AC Milan and Inter Milan to face off in Perth — Neutral

Facts Included:

AC Milan and Inter Milan will face each other at Perth Stadium
The match is part of a preseason tour ahead of the next European season
AC Milan is a 19-time champion of Italy and seven-time champion of Europe
The team will train in world-class facilities and reconnect with its fanbase

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ABC Australia as of Apr 8, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC

Framing: Our reading Italian football heavyweights to play in Perth — Informative

Facts Included:

AC Milan, Inter Milan, and Juventus will play preseason matches in Perth
The matches are scheduled for August 5, 8, and 11
AC Milan will face Inter Milan on August 5
Inter Milan will play their first match in Australia
Juventus will face Palermo on August 11

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimAC Milan and Inter Milan will face each other at Perth Stadium as part of a preseason tour ahead of the next European season.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC Australia as of Apr 8, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
ClaimAC Milan is a 19-time champion of Italy and seven-time champion of Europe.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC Australia as of Apr 8, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
ClaimThe team will train in world-class facilities and reconnect with its fanbase.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via ABC Australia as of Apr 8, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
ClaimAC Milan, Inter Milan, and Juventus will play preseason matches in Perth.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC Australia as of Apr 8, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC
ClaimThe matches are scheduled for August 5, 8, and 11.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC Australia as of Apr 8, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC
ClaimAC Milan will face Inter Milan on August 5.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC Australia as of Apr 8, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC
ClaimInter Milan will play their first match in Australia.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC Australia as of Apr 8, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC
ClaimJuventus will face Palermo on August 11.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via ABC Australia as of Apr 8, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC

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1 outlet · 2 articles consulted: ABC Australia 8 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-14