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SS Lazio

SS Lazio, officially Società Sportiva Lazio, is an Italian professional sports club based in Rome and best known for its football team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Società Sportiva Lazio (commonly known as SS Lazio or simply Lazio) is an Italian professional sports club based in Rome, best known for its football team. Founded in 1900, the club competes in Serie A, the top tier of Italian football, and plays its home matches at the Stadio Olimpico, which it shares with city rival AS Roma.

History

SS Lazio was founded in 1900 in Rome and became one of the city's leading sports clubs. It has spent most of its football history in Italy's top division, Serie A.

Stadium and facilities

The football team plays its home matches at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. The club's training centre and administrative headquarters are located in Formello, in the Metropolitan City of Rome Capital.

Honours

Lazio has won several domestic and international honours. Domestically, it has won the Serie A title twice, along with multiple Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana titles. Internationally, the club has won the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and the UEFA Super Cup.

Rivalries

The club's main city rivalry is with AS Roma, with whom it shares the Stadio Olimpico. The Derby della Capitale is a major fixture in Italian football.

Key facts

  • SS Lazio was founded in 1900 in Rome.
  • The club's football team competes in Serie A and plays at Stadio Olimpico.
  • Lazio has won domestic and international honours, including Serie A titles and UEFA trophies.
  • The club's main rival is AS Roma.
  • Training and administrative base is in Formello.
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Canadian context

SS Lazio has relevance for Canadian readers through international football coverage, global fan interest, and the occasional presence of Canadian players, coaches, broadcasters, or transfer links in European football reporting.

Frequently asked questions

What is SS Lazio?
SS Lazio is an Italian professional sports club from Rome, best known for its football section.
When was SS Lazio founded?
The club was founded in 1900.
Where does SS Lazio play home matches?
Its football team plays at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
What league does SS Lazio play in?
SS Lazio's football team competes in Serie A, Italy's top division.
What are SS Lazio's club colours?
The club's traditional colours are sky blue and white.
Who is SS Lazio's main rival?
Its main city rival is AS Roma.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Lazio
    Supports: Founded in 1900; based in Rome; best known for football; plays in Serie A.
  2. S.S. Lazio — https://www.sslazio.it/en/
    Supports: Club headquarters and training centre in Formello near Rome.
  3. Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Societ%C3%A0_Sportiva_Lazio
    Supports: Club honours, stadium, colours, ownership, and competition level.
  4. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/ss-lazio/startseite/verein/398
    Supports: Official club name, founding date, and address.
  5. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/team/_/id/112/lazio
    Supports: Current league context and ongoing football team coverage.