Como vs Manchester United: latest match status as rain raises Champions League postponement concerns

A postponement would usually mean playing the following day under UEFA’s rules, but any change requires confirmation.

Como vs Manchester United remains scheduled for 5.45pm BST on Wednesday 21 October, despite concerns over heavy rain affecting the Champions League fixture in northern Italy.

UEFA’s fixture list continues to show the match taking place on Wednesday. No postponement announcement was identified in checks made for this article.

Italy’s Civil Protection Department has warned of intense showers, thunderstorms and strong gusts affecting Lombardy. The forecast has raised questions over conditions at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.

Is Como vs Manchester United still going ahead?

The fixture remains on the schedule, with kick-off set for 6.45pm local time in Italy.

Match detail	Current position
Date	Wednesday 21 October 2026
UK kick-off	5.45pm BST
Venue	Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia
Status	Scheduled; no postponement announced in the sources checked

That is the latest published position, rather than a guarantee that conditions will allow the match to start on time.

What happens if the match is postponed?

Article 27 of UEFA’s Champions League regulations sets out the procedure when a match cannot begin or be completed.

The usual approach is to play the match, or its remaining minutes, the following day. For Como and United, that would mean Thursday 22 October.

However, Thursday has not been announced as a replacement date. UEFA must approve the stadium and set the new kick-off time.

If playing the next day is not possible, UEFA fixes another date. A rearranged match would normally take place at the same ground, although an alternative venue can be approved if circumstances require it.

Who decides whether the match is moved?

Under Article 26 of the competition regulations, concerns about weather or other conditions preventing a fixture from taking place must be reported to UEFA.

UEFA’s administration decides whether to change the venue, date or kick-off time.

If the match has already started, the referee decides whether it must be suspended, after consulting the UEFA match delegate and, where possible, UEFA’s administration.

How can I watch Como vs Manchester United?

The scheduled UK coverage is on TNT Sports 2, with streaming through TNT Sports on HBO Max.

Our Como vs Manchester United preview and viewing guide has the broadcast details and selection discussion, with further coverage available through the Manchester United hub.