Football Stadiums in Italy
See a listing of soccer stadiums in Italy including history, club details and stadium capacities.
Find useful facts on getting to and from the stadiums such as the nearest train and bus stations, local hotel accommodation and nearby places to eat and drink.
Italian League System & Number of Stadiums
The top three divisions of Italian football are Serie A, Serie B, and Serie C.
Serie A is the top tier and features a national division of 20 clubs.
Serie B is the second tier, featuring one national division of 20 clubs.
Serie C is the third tier with 60 clubs split into 3 regional/interregional groups of 20 clubs each
Across these top three professional divisions, there are 98 distinct stadiums used by the 100 competing clubs. Serie A has 20 clubs, but uses 18 stadiums because two pairs of clubs currently share grounds (AC Milan and Inter Milan share the San Siro, while AS Roma and Lazio share the Stadio Olimpico).
Serie B has 20 clubs and uses 20 separate stadiums while Serie C has 60 clubs and uses 60 separate stadiums, as ground-sharing is uncommon at this level.
Largest Stadiums in Italy
The top 10 largest stadiums in Italy are the San Siro in Milan with a seating capacity of 75,817, Stadio Olimpico in Rome (70,634), Stadio San Nicola in Bari (58,270), Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples (54,732), Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence (43,147), Juventus Stadium, Turin (41,507), Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi, Verona (39,371), Stadio San Filippo in Messina (38,722), Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, Bologna (38,279) and the Stadio Renzo Barbera (36,349) in Palermo, Sicily.
San Siro
The San Siro in Milan, officially known as the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, is one of the most iconic venues in world football. It is the largest stadium in Italy with a seating capacity of 75,817. The Milan megastadium, home to two Italian club giants A.C. Milan and Internazionale, is striking at first sight, the mark of any great work of art. It really is, to use an overused adjective, iconic, not just a shrine to football but one of the game's true cathedrals.
The initial ground opened in 1926, was added to in the 1950s and in 1980 was officially renamed after the Italian World Cup winner and former Inter and Milan star Giuseppe Meazza, although the original name San Siro has stuck.
Following a large-scale renovation for the Italia '90 World Cup, its distinctive design features huge red girders jutting out from the roof, tall and chunky rectangular stands surrounded by 19 spiral walkways, as if propped up by giant springs, and concrete honeycomb interior corner towers. Commanding views of the city's northwest, it looks like an alien mother ship has landed in Italy. However, demolition work on the San Siro is planned to begin in 2031, after AC Milan and Inter Milan move into their new shared stadium.
Stadio Olimpico
The Stadio Olimpico is Rome's largest and most famous football stadium and forms part of the Foro Italico sports complex north of the city centre. Originally built in the 1930s as part of Benito Mussolini's ambitious Foro Mussolini project, the stadium was redesigned and substantially rebuilt for the 1960 Summer Olympics, when it hosted the opening and closing ceremonies as well as athletics and other events.
Today, it is best known as the home ground of AS Roma and SS Lazio. The stadium has also hosted numerous major international matches, including the 1987 World Athletics Championships, the 1990 FIFA World Cup, and the opening match and final of Euro 2020. With its large oval design, distinctive covered stands and capacity of around 70,000 spectators, the Stadio Olimpico remains an important sporting landmark and one of the most atmospheric football venues in the country.
Stadio San Nicola
The Stadio San Nicola in Bari, southern Italy, is a striking multi-purpose stadium designed by renowned architect Renzo Piano and built between 1987 and 1990 for the 1990 FIFA World Cup. Nicknamed "L'Astronave" ("The Spaceship") because of its distinctive futuristic appearance, the stadium is characterised by its two-tier design and 26 separate sections, or "petals", around the upper tier.
With a capacity of around 58,270, it is one of Italy's largest stadiums and has been the home of SSC Bari since its opening. It hosted five matches during the 1990 World Cup, including the third-place play-off between Italy and England where goals fom Roberto Baggio and Toto Schillaci gave the hosts a 2-1 win, and was also the venue for the 1991 European Cup Final.
Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, formerly known as the Stadio San Paolo, is a major multi-purpose stadium in Naples and the home of SSC Napoli. Opened in 1959 and extensively renovated for the 1990 FIFA World Cup, it has a capacity of around 54,700 and remains one of Italy's largest football grounds. The stadium was renamed in honour of Napoli legend Diego Maradona in 2020, recognising his extraordinary connection with the club and the city.
Stadio Artemio Franchi
Stadio Artemio Franchi is a historic football stadium in Florence, and the home of ACF Fiorentina. Designed by renowned Italian engineer Pier Luigi Nervi (1891-1979), it was built between 1930 and 1932 and officially opened in September 1931. The stadium is celebrated for its pioneering Italian Rationalist architecture, including its distinctive cantilevered roof, spiral staircases and tall Marathon Tower..
Juventus Stadium
The Juventus Stadium, now known as the Allianz Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is the home of Juventus FC in Turin. Built on the site of the former Stadio delle Alpi, construction began in July 2009 and was completed in 2011. The stadium officially opened on 8 September 2011 with a friendly against Notts County. The construction cost was approximately €105 million, although the wider stadium investment, including additional facilities and the Juventus Museum, was considerably higher.
Juventus chose Notts County as the opponents for the opening of their new stadium because of a unique historical connection between the two clubs. In 1903, Juventus were looking to replace their original pink shirts, and Englishman John Savage, who was associated with the club, arranged for a set of black-and-white shirts from Notts County to be sent to Turin. Juventus adopted the colours permanently, which became one of the defining symbols of the club.
The match was therefore intended as a tribute to Notts County and the origins of Juventus's famous black-and-white colours. It ended 1-1, with Luca Toni scoring Juventus's first goal at the new stadium and Lee Hughes equalising for Notts County, who were in the third tier of English football at the time.
Stadio San Filippo
The Stadio San Filippo, now known as the Stadio San Filippo-Franco Scoglio, is located in Messina, Sicily, and the home of ACR Messina. Construction began in the early 1990s but was halted for several years before work resumed in 2000. The stadium was finally completed and officially opened on 17 August 2004, with a friendly between Messina and Juventus. The project reportedly cost around €40 million and gave Messina a modern stadium with a capacity of more than 38,000 spectators.
Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
The Stadio Renato Dall'Ara in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, is the home of Bologna FC. Construction began in 1925, and the stadium, originally known as the Stadio Littoriale, was completed and inaugurated in 1927. Designed by Umberto Costanzini and Giulio Ulisse Arata, it was one of Italy's first modern public sports stadiums and featured distinctive red-brick architecture (to fit in with the overall architecture of the city) and the famous Maratona Tower. The stadium was renamed in honour of former Bologna president Renato Dall'Ara in 1983 and was extensively renovated for the 1990 FIFA World Cup.
Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
The Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino is home to Torino FC. Originally built between 1932 and 1933, it was inaugurated in 1933 and originally named the Stadio Mussolini after the dictator. Today, the stadium has a capacity of 28,177 spectators and was extensively renovated for the 2006 Winter Olympics. The original construction cost approximately 7.37 million Italian lire, while the later Olympic refurbishment cost around €45.5 million.
Stadio di Bergamo
The New Balance Arena, formerly known as the Gewiss Stadium, is the home of Atalanta BC in Bergamo, northern Italy. The stadium originally opened in 1928 and has undergone extensive redevelopment in recent years, including new north and south stands and modernised facilities. The latest renovations have transformed the historic ground into a modern football stadium, with a capacity of around 21,300 spectators. For European competitions the venue is called Stadio di Bergamo.
Stadio Ennio Tardini
Stadio Ennio Tardini is the historic home of Parma Calcio 1913 and one of Italy's oldest football stadiums still in use. Construction began in 1922 at the initiative of Parma president Ennio Tardini, with the stadium officially opening in 1923. Originally designed as a multi-purpose sports complex, it was gradually transformed into a football ground, with major redevelopment taking place between 1990 and 1993 following Parma's promotion to Serie A. Today, the stadium has a capacity of approximately 23,300 spectators and is known for its traditional character and location close to Parma city center.
Stadio Friuli
Stadio Friuli in Udine, now known as the Bluenergy Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is the home of Udinese Calcio. Construction began in 1971, and the stadium officially opened in September 1976, replacing the club's former Stadio Moretti. It was renovated for the 1990 FIFA World Cup, when it hosted three matches, and underwent a major redevelopment between 2013 and 2016, transforming it into a modern football arena. Today, it has a capacity of approximately 25,000 spectators.
Arena Garibaldi - Stadio Romeo Anconetani
Arena Garibaldi in Pisa, Tuscany, home of Pisa Sporting Club dates back to 1919, although its first permanent stands were constructed in 1931, when it was renamed Campo del Littorio. After the Second World War, it returned to the name Arena Garibaldi and was gradually expanded, with major redevelopment taking place during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. In 2001, it was renamed in honour of former Pisa president Romeo Anconetani. Following recent renovations, the stadium currently has an approved capacity of 12,508 spectators.
Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo
Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo is the 12,048-capacity home ground of Venezia FC. Located on the island of Sant'Elena in Venice, it is one of the few grounds in the world that can be reached only by boat or on foot. The stadium opened in 1913 and is named after World War I pilot Pier Luigi Penzo (1896-1928). It is the second-oldest stadium in Italy still in continuous use, after Genoa's Stadio Luigi Ferraris.
Originally built of wood, the stadium was significantly upgraded in the 1920s with the addition of a concrete main stand, followed by further improvements in the years that followed. Its record attendance of 26,000 was set during a 1966 Serie A match against A.C. Milan. On 11 September 1970, a tornado struck Venice, causing extensive damage to the ground. As the club's fortunes on the pitch declined, only partial restoration was carried out, reducing the capacity to just over 5,000. It was later increased to 15,000 in 1998. Following the club's return to Serie A in 2021, redevelopment of the stadium began during that summer.
Venezia FC will soon relocate to a new 18,500-seat, fully-covered stadium in Tessèra, part of the "Bosco dello Sport" (Sport's Forest) complex near Marco Polo International Airport.
Designed by Populous in collaboration with Maffeis Engineering, construction began in October 2025, with the venue intended to replace the current Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo.
Stadio Brianteo
Stadio Brianteo, now known as the U-Power Stadium, is the home of AC Monza in Monza, Lombardy, northern Italy. The stadium was built between 1982 and 1986 as a replacement for the smaller Stadio Gino Alfonso Sada and officially opened on 28 August 1988 with a Coppa Italia match against Roma. Construction cost around 18 billion Italian lire, while its current capacity is 17,102 spectators. The stadium has since undergone several renovations, including major improvements to the stands and facilities in the late 2010s and early 2020s.
Stadio Mario Rigamonti
The 19,550 capacity Stadio Mario Rigamonti is the home of Union Brescia SC. It is named in honor of Mario Rigamonti, born in Brescia, who as a player for Torino died in the Superga air disaster in 1949.
Stadio Silvio Piola
Stadio Silvio Piola has a capacity of 17,875 is is home to phoenix club Novara Calcio presently in Serie C. Silvio Piola is a legendary Italian striker who scored twice in the 1938 World Cup Final and who played for the club between 1947 and 1954. The venue is named in his honor.
Stadio Arechi
Stadio Arechi is the home ground of Serie C side U.S. Salernitana 1919 in Salerno, southern Italy. It has a capacity of 37,800 and opened in 1990. It replaced the aging Donato Vestuti stadium. The Italy national football team has played three times at the venue.
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