ROME — Maxima Roma drew 6,324 fans for its historic Serie A debut at the PalaEur, where Napoli spoiled the party with a convincing 94-75 victory over the new capital club. The announced crowd highlighted strong early support for Rome's new top-flight entry despite the lopsided result on the court.
The attendance figure was announced by Sky during the broadcast of the league opener, confirming a strong turnout for the franchise's first official home game at the PalaEur. Maxima Roma hosted Napoli in its inaugural Serie A appearance, marking a milestone moment for basketball in the capital after the club's formation as Rome's new representative in the LBA.
On the floor, Napoli controlled the contest and pulled away for the 19-point win, spoiling the occasion for the home crowd. The 94-75 final gave the visitors an opening victory while Maxima Roma will look to build on the encouraging attendance and atmosphere as it seeks its first win of the Serie A season.