Rome, Italy, Stadium

Stadio Olimpico

The Eternal City's stadium, split between two rival clubs

Rome's biggest stadium at the foot of Monte Mario, in a sports park full of marble statues. It hosted the 1960 Olympics and the 1990 World Cup final, and every season the fiercest derby in Italy.

Capacity: 70,600
Opened: 1953, rebuilt 1990
Architect: Enrico Del Debbio and Annibale Vitellozzi
Home of: AS Roma, SS Lazio, Italy national team

Getting there

Viale dei Gladiatori, 00135 Roma

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Departures

Tram 2 from Piazzale FlaminioTo Piazza Mancini, then a 10-minute walk across the river.
Metro A to Ottaviano or FlaminioThere's no metro at the stadium, connect to tram 2 or bus 32.
Buses 32, 280 and 910Several lines stop along Lungotevere and at Piazza Mancini.

After the show

Public transport is slow after big events. Many people walk 30-40 minutes to Prati or Piazza del Popolo, then take the metro or a taxi.

Bags and entry

Small bags only. Bottles, cans and umbrellas with points are not allowed. For football, bring ID matching your ticket.

On the day

When the gates open

Gates usually open 90 minutes before kick-off and 2 to 3 hours before a concert. You need ID that matches the name on your ticket, and checks can be slow.

Eat and drink before

Ponte Milvio
Bars and pizzerias around the old bridge, a popular meeting point before games.
Prati
Trattorias and wine bars near the Vatican, a short tram ride away.
Viale dello Stadio Olimpico
Food trucks with porchetta sandwiches and beer next to the stadium.

Home clubs

AS Roma

I Giallorossi (The Yellow and Reds)

Founded: 1927
Plays here since: 1953

Roma's ultras fill the Curva Sud, and the club's captain for 25 years, Francesco Totti, is still treated like royalty in the city.

Biggest honours

Italian champions 1942, 1983 and 2001
UEFA Conference League winners 2022

Legends who played here

Agostino Di Bartolomei
Bruno Conti
Paulo Roberto Falcão
Gabriel Batistuta
Francesco Totti
Daniele De Rossi

SS Lazio

I Biancocelesti (The White and Sky Blues)

Founded: 1900
Plays here since: 1953

Rome's oldest club shares the stadium with Roma. Lazio fans sit in the Curva Nord, and before home games an eagle called Olimpia flies over the pitch.

Biggest honours

Italian champions 1974 and 2000
Cup Winners' Cup 1999
UEFA Super Cup 1999

Legends who played here

Silvio Piola
Giorgio Chinaglia
Alessandro Nesta
Pavel Nedvěd
Ciro Immobile

Seating layout

Capacity: 70,600

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Pitch / stage

Pitch / track

Tier by tier

1
Tribuna Monte Mario
The main stand with the best seats and press box.
2
Tribuna Tevere
The opposite side stand, facing the hill of Monte Mario.
3
Curva Nord and Curva Sud
The two ends, home of the ultras and the loudest atmosphere.

Seating tips

The running track puts the stands far from the pitch. For concerts the floor is closer to the stage.
The side stands (Tribuna) have the best view, the Curvas are behind the goals.
Summer concerts start in daylight, so bring sunscreen for the west-facing side.

Where to sit

Best for a concert
Lower rows of the Tribuna facing the stage
Close to the stage with a straight view. The running track keeps the stands away from the floor.
Best for football
Tribuna Monte Mario or Tevere
The long sides give the best view of the pitch.
On a budget
Curva Nord or Curva Sud
The cheapest tickets, behind the goals with the loudest fans.
In the shade
Tribuna Monte Mario
For evening events the sun sets behind the Monte Mario hill, so this west side is in shade first. The Tevere side faces the low sun.

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History

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1953

Opens with Italy v Hungary

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Work began in the late 1920s as part of the Foro Italico sports complex, but the war stopped it. The finished Stadio Olimpico opened in 1953 with a match between Italy and Hungary.

In 1960 it was the main stadium of the Rome Olympics, where Wilma Rudolph won three sprint golds. It went on to host four European Cup finals, including Liverpool's penalty win over Roma in 1984, in Roma's own home.

For the 1990 World Cup the stands were rebuilt and covered with a new roof. West Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the final, and the stadium has since hosted Champions League finals and the opening game of Euro 2020.

Legendary nights

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1960

Wilma Rudolph

The American sprinter, who had been told as a child she'd never walk normally, won three Olympic golds.

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1984

Final at home

Roma reached the European Cup final in their own stadium, but lost to Liverpool on penalties.

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1990

Brehme's penalty

Andreas Brehme's late penalty won West Germany the World Cup final against Maradona's Argentina.

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Every season

Derby della Capitale

Roma against Lazio, with giant choreographies in both Curvas. One of the most intense derbies in Europe.

Questions fans ask

Is there a metro to the Stadio Olimpico?

No. Take metro A to Flaminio, then tram 2 to Piazza Mancini and walk 10 minutes.

Do I need ID?

For football matches yes, tickets are personal. For concerts it's usually not required but useful to have.

Is the stadium covered?

The roof covers the stands, but not the pitch or floor.

When do the gates open at the Stadio Olimpico?

Usually 90 minutes before kick-off and 2 to 3 hours before a concert. Bring ID that matches your ticket.

Where are the best seats at the Stadio Olimpico for a concert?

The lower rows of the Tribuna facing the stage. The Curve are cheaper but further away.

Did you know?

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Next door, the Stadio dei Marmi is ringed by 60 marble statues of athletes.

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