This is where you can find out information about the stadia in Serie A. Although many stadiums haven't received any renovations since the World Cup in 1990, taking in a game in Italy is an experience not to be missed.
Many clubs have plans to build new stadiums entirely. Although with the current economic climate this may be difficult. Many people believe hosting a major tournament again would help with the building of new stadia.
Atalanta - Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia 
Address: Piazzale Goisis 1, 24128 Bergamo
Capacity: 26,640
Pitch dimensions: 108m x 65m
Serie A average attendance 2007-08: 10,556
Location: Bergamo, Lombardy
The Atleti Azzurri d'Italia is a stadium in Bergamo, Italy, used by Atalanta and Serie B side AlbinoLeffe. The stadium has a capacity of 26,640.
The stadium is seen by many to be outdated and not up to standard for Serie A due to poor facilities, poor views from a number of seats and also due to the fact that most of the stadium has no roof cover.
The Atalanta Ultras group together in the Curva Nord and are well known for their left-wing views.
A new stadium designed by Arup will commence building over the next few years. Both Atalanta and AlbinoLeffe will share use the stadium.
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Bologna - Stadio Renato Dall'Ara 
Address: Via Andrea Costa 174, 40134 Bologna
Capacity: 39,444
Pitch dimensions: 105m x 68m
Serie B average attendance 2007-08: 13,036
Location: Bologna, Emilia Romagna
The Stadio Renato Dall'Ara is home to Bologna. Previously called the Stadio Littoriale, it was built in 1927. It was renamed after former President Renato Dall'Ara in 1964.
The rather unusual red brick tower is called the Tower of Maratona. The stadium was renovated for the World Cup in 1990. New emergency exits were built along with the addition of the athletics track. New floodlights were also installed.
The Curva Andrea Costa is home to the Bologna Ultras. The Curva San Luca is normally reserved for away supporters.
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Cagliari - Stadio Sant'Elia 
Address: Via Vespucci, 09126 Cagliari
Capacity: 23,486
Pitch dimensions: 105m x 66.5m
Serie A average attendance 2007-08: 13,695
Location: Cagliari, Sardinia
The Stadio Comunale Sant'Elia is currently the home of Cagliari. The stadium was built in 1970 and holds 23,486. The stadium was completely overhauled when it was chosen to host England and Group F during the 1990 World Cup.
The Rossoblu Ultras can be found in the Curva Nord. They can make the atmosphere quite intimidating for visiting fans, who are allocated a small section in the corner of the West Stand.
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Catania - Stadio Angelo Massimino 
Address: Piazza Spedini, 95125 Catania
Capacity: 21,327
Pitch dimensions: 105m x 68m
Serie A average attendance 2007-08: 18,139
Location: Catania, Sicily
The Stadio Angelo Massimino (previously known as Stadio Cibali) is a multi-purpose stadium in Catania, Italy. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home of Catania. The stadium was built in 1937 and currently holds 20,800. The stadium’s capacity is soon to be increased to 30,000.
Catania were forbidden from playing any Serie A games inside the stadium from February 2007. This was due to the violent clashes that occurred on February 2nd 2007 outside the stadium. Fans clashed with the police, this resulted in the death of Police Officer, Filippo Raciti. The ban imposed on Catania ran until 30th June 2007.
Catania’s Falange d’Assalto Ultras can be found in the Curva Nord and can create an intense atmosphere as they did for the final game of the 2005-06 season against AlbinoLeffe.
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Chievo - Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi 
Address: Piazzale Olimpia, 37138 Verona
Capacity: 39,371
Pitch dimensions: 105m x 68m
Serie B average attendance 2007-08: 7,276
Location: Verona, Veneto
The Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi is home to both Hellas Verona and Chievo. Inaugurated in 1963, it was considered one of the finest stadiums in Italy.
As Hellas had spent the best part of 35-years in Serie B, some considered the stadium a little extravagant.
As with many other Italian stadia, it was revamped for the 1990 World Cup. This saw the addition of a roof as well as an extra ring of seats.
The Curva Sud is where the home Ultras gather. Visiting supporters are located in the Curva Nord.
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Fiorentina - Stadio Artemio Franchi 
Address: Viale Manfredo Fanti 4, 50137 Florence
Capacity: 47,282
Pitch dimensions: 105m x 68m
Serie A average attendance 2007-08: 31,440
Location: Florence, Tuscany
The Stadio Artemio Franchi is located in Florence, Italy. It is currently the home of Fiorentina
The stadium was built in 1931 and currently holds 47,282. The architect is Pier Luigi Nervi (known for the Nervi hall in the Vatican) and it is one of the most relevant examples of 20th century architecture in the city.
The stadium is built entirely of reinforced concrete with a 70 meter (230 ft) tower that bears the stadium's flagstaff. The tower is called the "Tower of Marathon". Around the base of the tower, spiral ramps lead from the ground floor to the upper edge of the grandstand.
The stadium was originally called the "Comunale" but was renamed after the former FIGC president, Artemio Franchi in 1991.
The stadium itself underwent renovations for the 1990 World Cup which included the removal of the running track and increasing the seating capacity.
The Viola Ultras congregate on the Curva Fiesole and are fiercely anti-Juventus. Despite a history of anti-Azzurri sentiment, Italy played their pre-2006 World Cup warm-up against Germany at the stadium.
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Genoa - Stadio Luigi Ferraris
Address: Corso A De Stefanis, 16139 Genoa
Capacity: 36,536
Pitch dimensions: 107m x 67m
Serie A average attendance 2007-08: 25,016
Location: Genoa, Liguria
The Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris is located in Genoa, Italy. It is also sometimes referred to as the Marassi due to the district of the city where the stadium is located. Both Genoa and Sampdoria play their home games at the stadium although Genoa consider the ground to be their own. It currently has a capacity of 36,536.
The Marassi was inaugurated in 1911 when Genoa hosted Internazionale. At the time the stadium had a capacity of just 20,000.
Later in 1933 the stadium changed names from the Marassi to the Luigi Ferraris. This was in recognition of the former Genoa captain and World War 1 hero for Italy.
The ground was rebuilt for the 1990 World Cup. 4 games were played at the stadium.
Located near the city centre, it’s easy to reach on foot or on a special stadium bus which departs from either of the city’s main railway stations Principe or Brignole.
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Inter - Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) 
Address: Via Piccolomini 5, 20151 Milan
Capacity: 85,700
Pitch dimensions: 105m x 68m
Serie A average attendance 2007-08: 51,215
Location: Milan, Lombardy
The Stadio Giuseppe Meazza is more commonly referred to as the San Siro and is located in Milan, Italy. Both of the cities teams Inter and Milan play their games at the stadium.
It officially opened in 1926 when Inter beat Milan 6-3. At the time the stadium had a capacity of 35,000. Construction was financed by millionaire Piero Pirelli. Milan were the first team to adopt the stadium as their home. Inter didn’t start to share the stadium with Milan until after World War II. Before this Inter played at the Stadio Arena.
During the mid 1950s the San Siro saw its capacity increase to 50,000 and it has since received several more makeovers.
In 1980 the stadium was officially renamed after Inter legend Giuseppe Meazza who died in 1979.
The most dramatic changes to the stadium occurred before the 1990 World Cup. A third tier was added which included the construction of 11 concrete towers. 4 of these towers help to support the roof.
Apart from being home to both Milan and Inter, the stadium has also hosted many International games as well as European Cup finals.
From the Linate airport the San Siro can be reached by bus although from Malpensa, which is further out of the city, a taxi is the better option. Both are connected by bus to Milan’s Stazione Centrale. The easiest way to get to the stadium from the centre of Milan is by the city’s metro system and exiting at Lotto station.
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Juventus - Stadio Olimpico di Torino 
Address: Corso Sebastopoli 123, 10134 Turin
Capacity: 27,168
Pitch dimensions: 105m x 68m
Serie A average attendance 2007-08: 20,872
Location: Turin, Piedmont
The Stadio Olimpico di Torino once again became the home of Juventus in 2006. The stadium used to be known as the Stadio Comunale but was renamed for the Winter Olympics which were held in Turin during 2006.
The former Stadio Comunale was built in 1933 for the World Cup which was held the following year. The capacity of the stadium was 65,000.
For years it was home to both Juventus and Torino before the Stadio delle Alpi was opened in 1990. After this new stadium opened the Comunale was left abandoned for several years. Most of the stadium was completely refurbished when it was chosen as an Olympic venue.
The refurbished stadium holds 27,128. As there is no running track around the perimeter of the pitch (unlike the delle Alpi) a more intense atmosphere can be created. This also means that fans get a better view of the action taking place. The stadium also boasts 80 CCTV cameras which can monitor the situation if there is any crowd disorder.
Lazio - Stadio Olimpico
Address: Viale del Foro Italico, 00194 Roma
Capacity: 80,558
Pitch dimensions: 105m x 68m
Serie A average attendance 2007-08: 21,404
Location: Rome, Lazio
The Stadio Olimpico in Rome is home to both Roma and Lazio. It was originally built for the 1960 Olympic games. Both teams have also played at the near by Flaminio Stadium.
The stadium holds 80,000 people and has hosted European Cup finals as well as the 1990 World Cup final. The stadium will in fact be the venue for the 2009 Champions League final.
Rome’s principal airport, Fiumicino, lies 30kms south of the city and connects to Rome’s major train station Termini by regular hourly trains. The second airport, Ciampino, lies 15km south east of the city and is connected to the centre by bus to Anagnina metro station, where a direct train and then a tram will get you to the stadium.
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Lecce - Stadio Via del Mare 
Address: Via Templari, 11 - 73100 Lecce
Capacity: 36,285
Pitch dimensions: 105m x 68m
Serie B average attendance 2007-08: 8,454
Location: Lecce, Puglia
The Stadio Via del Mare is home to newly promoted Lecce. The stadium was built in 1966 and the first match to take place there was between Lecce and Russian side Spartak Moscow.
The Initial capacity was just 16,000. Ten years later an additional 4,500 seats were installed to take the capacity upto 20,500.
Lecce's promotion to Serie A in 1985 saw the ground almost completely rebuilt and the capcity rise to 55,000. To ensure all seats were numbered this was reduced to 40,670.
The improvements carried out meant that it was one of the few stadiums which didn't need upgrading for the 1990 World Cup. However Naples was the preferred venue for a stadium in the South and the decision caused some controversy.
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Milan - Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro)
Address: Via Piccolomini 5, 20151 Milan
Capacity: 83,679
Pitch dimensions: 105m x 68m
Serie A average attendance 2007-08: 56,906
Location: Milan, Lombardy
The Stadio Giuseppe Meazza is more commonly referred to as the San Siro and is located in Milan, Italy. Both of the cities teams Inter and Milan play their games at the stadium.
It officially opened in 1926 when Inter beat Milan 6-3. At the time the stadium had a capacity of 35,000. Construction was financed by millionaire Piero Pirelli. Milan were the first team to adopt the stadium as their home. Inter didn’t start to share the stadium with Milan until after World War II. Before this Inter played at the Stadio Arena.
During the mid 1950s the San Siro saw its capacity increase to 50,000 and it has since received several more makeovers.
In 1980 the stadium was officially renamed after Inter legend Giuseppe Meazza who died in 1979.
The most dramatic changes to the stadium occurred before the 1990 World Cup. A third tier was added which included the construction of 11 concrete towers. 4 of these towers help to support the roof.
Apart from being home to both Milan and Inter, the stadium has also hosted many International games as well as European Cup finals.
From the Linate airport the San Siro can be reached by bus although from Malpensa, which is further out of the city, a taxi is the better option. Both are connected by bus to Milan’s Stazione Centrale. The easiest way to get to the stadium from the centre of Milan is by the city’s metro system and exiting at Lotto station.
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Napoli - Stadio San Paolo 
Address: Piazzale Vincenzo Tecchio, 80125 Naples
Capacity: 78,210
Pitch dimensions: 110m x 68m
Serie A average attendance 2007-08: 40,754
Location: Naples, Campania
The San Paolo stadium in Naples is the third largest in Italy, with a capacity of just over 78,000. It is third only to the Giuseppe Meazza in Milan and the Olimpico in Rome.
It was inaugurated in 1959 and underwent extensive redevelopment work in 1989 ready for the World Cup finals the following year. Games played at the San Paolo during the World Cup included England v Cameroon and the semi final between Italy and Argentina.
Napoli fans always turn out in good numbers so a noisy and boisterous atmosphere can be assured. Even when Napoli were playing in the third tier of Italian football, their average attendance was 50,000.
Due to security concerns the capacity is currently capped to 62,000.
The stadium is on the outskirts of the city and can be reached by the No 7 or 8 buses, underground train line 6 at the Mostra stop or by train at the Napoli Campi Flegrei station.
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Palermo - Stadio Renzo Barbera 
Address: Viale del Fante 11, 90146 Palermo
Capacity: 37,242
Pitch dimensions: 105m x 68m
Serie A average attendance 2007-08: 25,541
Location: Palermo, Sicily
The Stadio Renzo Barbera is in Sicily, Italy. Palermo currently play their home games at the stadium. The current capacity is 37,000.
It was inaugurated on January 24th 1932 and was first called the Stadio Littorio. The first game at the stadium saw Palermo beating Atalanta 5-1.
The stadium has seen a few developments over the years, the last major update came before the 1990 World Cup. Palermo was chosen to host a number of group matches during the tournament.
On September 18th 2002, the stadium was renamed as the Renzo Barbera. This was in honour of a former chairman of the club.
Palermo regularly get decent crowds at games and a good atmosphere is generated.
The Renzo Barbera is a fair distance out of town but is easily reached by bus – the No 101 leaves from the main railway station.
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Reggina - Stadio Oreste Granillo 
Address: Via Galileo Galieli, 89100 Reggio Calabria
Capacity: 27,454
Pitch dimensions: 110m x 65m
Serie A average attendance 2007-08: 13,157
Location: Reggio Calabria
Reggina's stadium is named after a former President from the 1960s. He took the club from no where and saw them rise into Serie B.
The redeveloped Oreste Granillo was opened in 1999 on the site of the Michele Bianchi arena which was later named simply Stadio Comunale.
The stadium is located to the south of the city and is easily accessible on foot from the city centre.
The city of Reggio Calabria has a population of around 200,000. For most games the stadium is near to full. A noisy atmosphere can be created and a good view of the action is to be had no matter where in the stadium you're located.
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Roma - Stadio Olimpico 
Address: Viale del Foro Italico, 00194 Roma
Capacity: 80,558
Pitch dimensions: 105m x 68m
Serie A average attendance 2007-08: 37,896
Location: Rome, Lazio
The Stadio Olimpico in Rome is home to both Roma and Lazio. It was originally built for the 1960 Olympic games. Both teams have also played at the near by Flaminio Stadium.
The stadium holds 80,000 people and has hosted European Cup finals as well as the 1990 World Cup final. The stadium will in fact be the venue for the 2009 Champions League final.
Rome’s principal airport, Fiumicino, lies 30kms south of the city and connects to Rome’s major train station Termini by regular hourly trains. The second airport, Ciampino, lies 15km south east of the city and is connected to the centre by bus to Anagnina metro station, where a direct train and then a tram will get you to the stadium
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Sampdoria - Stadio Luigi Ferraris
Address: Corso A De Stefanis, 16139 Genoa
Capacity: 40,117
Pitch dimensions: 105m x 68m
Serie A average attendance 2007-08: 21,869
Location: Genoa, Liguria
The Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris is located in Genoa, Italy. It is also sometimes referred to as the Marassi due to the district of the city where the stadium is located. Both Genoa and Sampdoria play their home games at the stadium although Genoa consider the ground to be their own. It currently has a capacity of 36,536.
The Marassi was inaugurated in 1911 when Genoa hosted Internazionale. At the time the stadium had a capacity of just 20,000.
Later in 1933 the stadium changed names from the Marassi to the Luigi Ferraris. This was in recognition of the former Genoa captain and World War 1 hero for Italy.
The ground was rebuilt for the 1990 World Cup. 4 games were played at the stadium.
Located near the city centre, it’s easy to reach on foot or on a special stadium bus which departs from either of the city’s main railway stations Principe or Brignole.
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Siena - Stadio Artemio Franchi - Montepaschi Arena
Address: Via dello Stadio 3, 53100 Siena
Capacity: 15,373
Pitch dimensions: 105m x 68m
Serie A average attendance 2007-08: 10,353
Location: Siena, Tuscany
Siena’s tree-lined stadium, also known as Il Rastrello - The Rake - is extremely picturesque, but with a 15,373 capacity, very small. The stadium’s location just outside the medieval centre makes it easy to reach, but at the same time problematic for the numbers of fans Serie A draws.
The Curva San Domenico end has been extended, increasing capacity by about 3,000. The stadium is just a short stroll from Piazza del Campo, just off Piazza San Domenico where long distance buses arrive. The No 3 and 9 buses go from the railway station to the stadium.
Very few seats are under cover and those that are cost considerably more as they are in the Tribuna section. The Siena Ultras ignore the elements and congregate in the Curva Robur.
In the summer of 2007, Siena agreed to rename their stadium to the Stadio Artemio Franchi – Montepaschi Arena. The change came about due to the clubs main sponsor.
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Torino - Stadio Olimpico di Torino
Address: Corso Sebastopoli 123, 10134 Turin
Capacity: 27,168
Pitch dimensions: 105m x 68m
Serie A average attendance 2007-08: 19,267
Location: Turin, Piedmont
The stadium used to be known as the Stadio Comunale but was renamed for the Winter Olympics which were held in Turin during 2006.
The former Stadio Comunale was built in 1933 for the World Cup which was held the following year. The capacity of the stadium was 65,000.
For years it was home to both Juventus and Torino before the Stadio delle Alpi was opened in 1990. After this new stadium opened the Comunale was left abandoned for several years. Most of the stadium was completely refurbished when it was chosen as an Olympic venue.
The refurbished stadium holds 27,128. As there is no running track around the perimeter of the pitch (unlike the delle Alpi) a more intense atmosphere can be created. This also means that fans get a better view of the action taking place. The stadium also boasts 80 CCTV cameras which can monitor the situation if there is any crowd disorder.
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Udinese - Stadio Friuli
Address: Piazzale Repubblica Argentina, 33100 Udine
Capacity: 41,652
Pitch dimensions: 105m x 68m
Serie A average attendance 2007-08: 15,683
Location: Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia
The impressive looking Stadio Friulli is situated in Udine. It has a respectable 41,000 capacity. Like many other redeveloped stadiums it was chosen to host games during the 1990 World Cup.
It was originally built in 1976 but was redeveloped some years later. The huge bowl shape means it's similar in design to the Olympiastadion in Munich.
Fans of the Zebrette can be found situated on the Curva Nord. Visiting fans are usually allocated a section of the Curva Sud.
The stadium is situated north-west of the city centre. To get there catch bus No 2 from outside the railway station. From the airport - which is 40km away - the easiest way to reach Udine is via the motorway exiting at Udine south. The nearest train station is 5km away, where the No 10 buses takes passengers to the Friuli.
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