Some weekends in the football calendar only show how special they are when you place the fixtures side by side. The weekend of 31 October and 1 November 2026 is one of them. Across two days, three of the biggest rivalries in European football are played in three cities that sit close together on the map: Bayern Munich against Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan against Inter, and Juventus against Napoli.

You cannot see all three. But with a little planning, you can see two of them on one trip, and choosing which two is the fun part. Here is what each match offers and how the weekend fits together.

Saturday 18:30 in Munich: Der Klassiker

The first Klassiker of the Bundesliga season sends Borussia Dortmund, last season's runners-up, to the Allianz Arena on Saturday 31 October, with kick-off at 18:30 CET. The date and time are confirmed by the league.

This is the fixture that has shaped German football for decades: Germany's most successful club against the side that has most often pushed them hardest. The Allianz Arena is a modern bowl with steep stands and a roof that keeps the noise inside, and the ground lights up in red on matchday. For visitors, it is also one of the easiest big stadiums in Europe to reach, with the U-Bahn running directly from the city centre to the stadium.

Tickets for the match are on sale now on our Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund page, and the rest of the German fixture list is on our Bundesliga page.

Saturday 20:45 in Milan: the Derby della Madonnina

Two hours and fifteen minutes after kick-off in Munich, the lights go on at San Siro for AC Milan against Inter. Milan are the home side, and the match starts at 20:45 CET on Saturday 31 October. Both clubs have confirmed the date and time, and it is the first time in a few seasons that the derby has been given a Saturday evening slot.

The Milan derby is unusual because both clubs share the same stadium, so the atmosphere does not belong to one side. The two ends of San Siro answer each other with banners, songs and full-stand displays before the teams even walk out. San Siro is also in its hundredth year in 2026, which makes any big night there feel a little more special.

You can book on our AC Milan vs Inter page.

Why you cannot do Munich and Milan on the same night

The two kick-offs are close in time but far apart in practice. The Klassiker finishes at around 20:20 in Munich, just before the Milan derby begins in another country. So the first decision of the weekend is simple: Munich or Milan on Saturday night.

Sunday 1 November in Turin: Juventus vs Napoli

The weekend does not end on Saturday. On Sunday 1 November, Juventus host Napoli in Turin. This fixture has grown into one of the sharpest rivalries in Italy, north against south, with two of the country's most demanding fan bases. Juventus play at their own stadium, a compact ground where the stands sit very close to the pitch.

Tickets are on our Juventus vs Napoli page. Please check the kick-off time on the match page before you plan your journey, as Serie A times can be adjusted for television.

Two ways to plan the weekend

Option one: Munich on Saturday, Turin on Sunday

Choose this if Der Klassiker is the match you have always wanted to see. Arrive in Munich on Friday or early on Saturday, watch the match on Saturday evening, and travel to northern Italy on Sunday. Munich to northern Italy is a short flight, with the most connections into Milan, and from Milan the fast train to Turin takes around an hour. This option gives you two countries, two leagues and two very different football cultures in one weekend.

Option two: Milan on Saturday, Turin on Sunday

Choose this for the easiest logistics. Milan and Turin are linked by fast trains, with the journey taking around an hour, so you can stay in one hotel in Milan for both nights and make a simple day trip to Turin on Sunday. You also get time on Saturday for the Duomo, the Galleria and a long Italian lunch before the derby.

Practical tips for the weekend

  • Clocks in Europe move back to winter time on Sunday 25 October, so all times above are CET.

  • 1 November is a public holiday in Italy and in Bavaria. Some shops and museums may close or keep holiday hours, so check before you go.

  • Derby weekends are very popular with travelling fans. Hotels near the stadiums and city centres fill early, so book your room as soon as your tickets are confirmed.

  • Tickets for Italian matches are usually issued in the spectator's name, and ID may be checked at the gate. Carry your passport or national ID card.

  • Allow extra time to reach the stadium. Public transport is the best option on derby days, as roads near the grounds are often closed before kick-off.

Book your derby weekend

A weekend like this does not come around often: three historic rivalries, three great football cities, and a route that lets you see two of them without rushing. All three matches currently have several ticket categories available with immediate confirmation, and you can see the full Italian fixture list on our Serie A page.

Pick your Saturday, add your Sunday, and start planning your derby weekend today.