Pisa-Fiorentina postponed: why the Coppa Italia match will be played on September 15th

The Coppa Italia derby between Pisa and Fiorentina , scheduled for today, Wednesday, September 2, in the round of 32, has been postponed . The decision came at Fiorentina's request, which was approved by Lega Serie A: the reason for the postponement is not sporting concerns, but rather the celebrations for the centenary of the Viola club , founded in 1926.

The match will be played on Tuesday 15 September at 21pm at the Stadio Artemio Franchi , effectively closing the round of 00 programme of the competition.

Why Pisa-Fiorentina was postponed

The reason for the postponement is linked to Fiorentina's centenary celebrations . 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of the club's foundation, and the club has organized a special evening at the Franchi dedicated to Viola history for this evening, just when the match against Pisa was supposed to take place.

The request for a move, made by the Florence club, was accepted by the Lega Serie A , which rescheduled the match without upsetting the round's calendar.

The centenary evening at the Franchi

The center of the festivities will be the Stadio Artemio Franchi, where tonight will feature a highly symbolic match between Fiorentina All Stars and Operazione Nostalgia Legends , teams made up of former players who have written important pages in the Viola's history. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 PM.

Among the most anticipated guests is Roberto Baggio , whose announcement has already sparked excitement among the fans. Many other legends are expected to join him: Sebastien Frey, Francesco Toldo, Gabriel Batistuta, Luca Toni, Adrian Mutu, Giuseppe Rossi, Giampaolo Pazzini, and Francesco Flachi.

When will Pisa-Fiorentina be played?

Pisa and Fiorentina will meet again on Tuesday 15 September 2026 at 9:00 PM at the Stadio Artemio Franchi in Florence, a match valid for the round of 32 of the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa.

Fiorentina has already announced the ticket sales methods for the match: the first phase is reserved for Viola season ticket holders for the 2026/27 season.

FAQ

Why was Pisa-Fiorentina canceled? The Coppa Italia match was postponed at Fiorentina's request, granted by Lega Serie A, due to the club's centenary celebrations.

When is Pisa vs. Fiorentina? The match will be played on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 21:00 PM at the Stadio Artemio Franchi.

What's happening tonight at the Franchi? Tonight at the Franchi, the Viola centenary event will take place with a match between Fiorentina All Stars and Operazione Nostalgia Legends, with guests including Roberto Baggio, Batistuta, and Toldo.

When was Pisa-Fiorentina scheduled? The match was originally scheduled for Wednesday, September 2nd, in the round of 32 of the Coppa Italia.