Stadio Artemio Franchi Stadium Tickets

Stadio Artemio Franchi Tickets

Ticketgol currently lists 19 upcoming fixtures at Stadio Artemio Franchi, with 1384 tickets available across all price categories, starting from £49.59. The next home game is ACF Fiorentina vs SSC Napoli on 20 Sep 2026 at 11:30. Every purchase is 100% money back guaranteed, so you can book with full confidence.

Florence is many things, Renaissance art, cathedral domes, the Arno at dusk, but on matchdays it belongs to La Viola. The Stadio Artemio Franchi sits in the Campo di Marte district, a few kilometres from the historic centre, and for Fiorentina supporters it is the only place that matters. Buy your tickets here on Ticketgol and secure your place at one of the most architecturally significant football grounds in the world.

A Stadium Shaped by History

Pier Luigi Nervi and the 1931 Original

The Stadio Artemio Franchi opened in 1931, designed by Pier Luigi Nervi, one of the twentieth century's foremost structural engineers. Nervi's signature is everywhere: the sweeping concrete helical staircase towers, the cantilevered roof over the Tribuna Centrale, the elliptical running track that frames the pitch. At a time when most grounds were basic terraces, Nervi built something that looked like architecture rather than utility. That vision has lasted nearly a century.

The stadium is a listed national monument, one of very few football grounds in Italy to carry that designation, which means any renovation or alteration must be approved under strict heritage rules. Plans to update the ground have circulated for years, precisely because its protected status makes wholesale redevelopment so legally and politically complex. What this means for the visitor is simple: the bones of the building you walk into today are almost identical to those that hosted Florence's football in the era of Mussolini's Italy.

The ground was originally named the Stadio Giovanni Berta, then renamed after the war in honour of Artemio Franchi, a prominent Italian football administrator. It has hosted matches at the 1934 World Cup, the 1968 European Championship, and the 1990 World Cup. That history hangs in the concrete.

Fiorentina and La Viola Identity

ACF Fiorentina was founded in 1926 and has played in purple, la viola, ever since. The colour is unusual in world football, and Fiorentina fans treat it with a tribal seriousness that outsiders can find surprising. The club has won two Serie A titles (1956 and 1969), a Coppa Italia, and reached a European Cup final in 1957. Domestically they have spent almost their entire history in the top flight, occasionally flirting with relegation but always returning.

The supporter culture at the Franchi is intense. The ground holds 43,147 and when it fills, for a city derby, a Europa League night, or a top-half clash in Serie A, the noise is serious. Florence does not have the outsized football reputation of Milan, Turin, or Rome, but the passion is no less real. If anything, the compact size of the city relative to the scale of the club creates a concentration of identity that larger, more divided cities cannot match.

Capacity and Atmosphere

The Stadio Artemio Franchi holds 43,147 seats. The ground is not always full, midweek league fixtures against mid-table sides may draw 20,000, but for significant matches it roars. The Curva Fiesole end, home to the most vocal ultras, generates atmosphere that carries through the entire bowl. When Fiorentina score and the Curva erupts, the sound bounces off Nervi's concrete in a way that modern all-seater grounds in steel and glass cannot replicate.

Away supporters are housed in the Curva Ferrovia end, which gives visiting fans a reasonable view but keeps them clearly separated from the home sections.

Key Fixtures: What to Watch

Derby dell'Appennino

With 17 home matches still to come this season, there is no shortage of opportunities to attend. The Fiorentina vs Bologna fixture, known as the Derby dell'Appennino, is the most emotionally charged match on the Franchi calendar outside of visits from Juventus or the Milan clubs. Bologna lies on the other side of the Apennine mountains, and the rivalry is old, working-class, and genuine. Tickets for this fixture sell quickly. If you see it listed, book early.

Serie A Home Matches

Fiorentina's Serie A schedule runs from late August to May. Home fixtures against Juventus, Inter, Milan, Napoli, and Roma are the most sought-after tickets. Europa League home matches, when Fiorentina qualify, also generate strong demand. The Italian football calendar is dense, so there are usually multiple home fixtures per month during the season.

Seating Guide: The Four Stands

Curva Fiesole

The northern end, named after the hill town of Fiesole that overlooks Florence. This is where the Fiorentina ultras stand, sing, and wave flags for the full ninety minutes. The atmosphere here is the best in the ground. It is not the most comfortable view, you are behind the goal, but the experience is unlike anything in the other sections. Expect standing, noise, and organised chanting from kick-off.

Curva Ferrovia

The southern end, traditionally the away section. Named after the railway line that runs alongside the ground. Away supporters are allocated here; home fans in this end are rare. The view is similar to the Curva Fiesole, behind the goal, lower tiers.

Tribuna Maratona

The eastern side stand, running the length of the pitch. Named after the 1936 Berlin marathon runner Ondina Valla, or, in some accounts, simply after the marathon distance of the 1930s stadium circuit. This is a standard side stand with a better pitch view than the curves. Prices here sit in the mid-range. Families and less partisan visitors often choose this section.

Tribuna Centrale

The main stand on the western side, housing the premium and VIP seats, the press box, and the directors' box. This is where Nervi's cantilevered roof is most visible and most impressive. Seats here are the most expensive in the ground, but the combination of sightlines, cover, and architectural surroundings makes it worth considering for a first visit.

Getting to Stadio Artemio Franchi

The stadium is located in the Campo di Marte district of Florence, north-east of the city centre. It is not walkable from most tourist accommodation but is easily reached by public transport.

By Bus

Bus 17 runs from Florence Santa Maria Novella station (the main rail hub) to the stadium in approximately 15 minutes. Bus 20 also serves the stadium and connects from the central area. Both buses stop close to the ground and run frequently on matchdays. Check the ATAF schedule for exact stop information.

By Train

The Campo di Marte train station is a short walk from the stadium and is served by regional trains from Santa Maria Novella. Journey time is under 5 minutes. For visitors arriving from Rome, Bologna, or Milan by high-speed rail, this is an efficient option, arrive at Santa Maria Novella, change to a local service, and you are at the stadium in minutes.

On Foot

From the city centre, Piazza del Duomo or Piazza della Repubblica, the stadium is approximately 3 kilometres, which is around 35–40 minutes on foot. Doable in good weather if you want to walk through the Oltrarno or along the Arno. Not recommended after evening matches in winter.

How to Buy Fiorentina Tickets on Ticketgol

Ticketgol lists all available Stadio Artemio Franchi tickets in one place. Ticket prices range from £49.59 to £682.89, with an average price of £373.49 across all available listings. Use the fixture list above to find the match you want, select your preferred section, choose your seats, and check out securely. Every ticket sold through Ticketgol carries a 100% money-back guarantee, if the event is cancelled and not rescheduled, you will receive a full refund.

If you are looking for the most accessible entry point, ACF Fiorentina vs Atalanta BC on 28 Oct 2026 at 15:00 currently has tickets available from £49.59, making it an excellent option for first-time visitors or those on a tighter budget.

There are no hidden booking fees you will discover at the final step. The price you see when you select your seats is the price you pay. Tickets are delivered electronically, either as a mobile ticket to your phone or as a downloadable PDF. Both formats are accepted at the Franchi turnstiles.