Stadio Olimpico
AS Roma, SS Lazio • Roma • Italy
- Address
- Viale dei Gladiatori, 2, 00135 Roma RM, Italie
- Inauguration
- 17 May 1953
- Capacity
- 70,634 spectators
- Pitch type
- Natural grass
About the stadium
Its story goes back to the late 1920s and the major sports projects launched under Mussolini's fascist regime. The first plan, drawn up by architect Enrico Del Debbio, called for a large sports complex built around the Stadio dei Cipressi. Work was halted by the Second World War and only resumed after 1945.
The current ground was opened on 17 May 1953 with a match between Italy and Hungary. A few years later, it became one of the main venues for the 1960 Rome Olympic Games. The Stadio Olimpico has been renovated several times since, notably for the 1990 World Cup, the 2009 Champions League final and Euro 2020.
Its current capacity is over 70,000, making it the largest stadium in Italy after San Siro. It holds a UEFA category 4 rating, the highest level.
The Olimpico is known for its atmosphere. The Curva Sud and Curva Nord house the Roma and Lazio ultras respectively, the driving force behind the Derby della Capitale, one of the most charged matches in Europe.
Beyond football, the stadium also hosts the national rugby team during the Six Nations, along with athletics meets and concerts by international artists such as U2, Madonna and Ed Sheeran.
The Stadio Olimpico is reachable by bus or tram (line 2 to Piazza Mancini) and open for tours all year round. The roughly hour-long visit takes you behind the scenes of Roman sport: the dressing rooms, the players' tunnel, pitchside, the VIP stands and a museum tracing the history of Roma, Lazio and the Squadra Azzurra.
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Closes at 17:00
Olympic Stadium
Open · Closes at 17:00
Olympic Stadium
- Monday 10:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday 10:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday 10:00 – 17:00
- Thursday 10:00 – 17:00
- Friday 10:00 – 17:00
- Saturday 10:00 – 17:00
- Sunday 10:00 – 17:00
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Visitor reviews
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Visitor reviews
We visited only the stadium tour, not a football match. Overall, I was not very impressed with the experience. The organization could be much clearer, especially regarding where to buy tickets and which entrance to use. Once you enter through the gate, you have to wait for a group to form before the tour can start, as entry is only possible with a guide. However, there is no comfortable waiting area, nowhere to sit, and no access to drinking water while you wait. The ticket price (€18.50 per person) felt quite expensive for what was included. The guide was okay, but there was not a lot of information provided, and the tour itself was rather short. We were informed during the tour that a concert by Eros Ramazzotti was scheduled in two days, so the stadium was full of concert equipment and preparations. Because of this, the dressing rooms were not included in the visit. While this is understandable, it would have been nice to know before purchasing the tickets, as this limitation was not mentioned during the booking process. We also did not get access to the pitch, which made the experience feel even more limited. Several people in our group who had visited stadium tours across Europe were also disappointed and felt this tour offered relatively little compared to others.
Standing inside Rome’s Stadio Olimpico is an absolute thrill, especially when you think about all the football legends who have played on that pitch! The stadium is huge and has this amazing, electric energy, but what’s even cooler is the massive Foro Italico sports complex surrounding it. It’s packed with world-class facilities, from top-notch athletic tracks and high-tech training gyms to Olympic-sized swimming pools and elite rehab centers. It’s not just a legendary stadium for match days, but a dream playground for athletes and an awesome spot for sports fans to explore!
We visited the Olympic Stadium in Rome with our family and had an amazing experience. The tour lasted about one hour and was very interesting from beginning to end. Our guide, Emilia, was absolutely fantastic. She spoke excellent English, was very friendly, professional, and made the whole visit engaging for both adults and children. Her stories and explanations were clear, detailed, and full of passion. During the tour we had the opportunity to see many fascinating places inside the stadium, including the players’ areas, locker rooms, tunnel leading to the pitch, the stands, and many behind-the-scenes sections normally not accessible to visitors. It was exciting to learn about the history of the stadium, famous matches, and the atmosphere surrounding Italian football. Thank you, Emilia, for making our visit unforgettable. We highly recommend this tour to everyone visiting Rome!
Stadium showing it's age and needs lots of attention compared to the new modern stadiums. Toilets in fan zone are only in one place and queues are huge on match days. We went for Italy v England rugby. Fantastic zone is big and lots of food and drink options. Inside toilets are awful feels like prison but prison toilets are better. Bar service quick but when we were there your choice was Peroni or hot red wine. That was it apart from soft drinks. Stadium showing it's age but easy to get to.
I visited the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday 7 February, for the Italy vs Scotland Six Nations match, and overall it was such a great experience. The stadium itself is incredibly impressive. It’s huge, iconic, and has that classic “big event” energy even before you go inside. Once seated, the view was good and the atmosphere was amazing , you can really feel the passion of the crowd all around you. What I appreciated most was the vibe. Even with thousands of people there for the Six Nations Championship, everything felt lively but still friendly. There were fans from both sides, lots of singing and cheering, but it never felt aggressive or uncomfortable. It felt safe and well-managed, which made the experience much more enjoyable There were some queues for food and longessssssstttt line for bathrooms, especially during halftime and ending , but nothing unexpected considering the number of people. Security checks were organized, and entry moved fairly smoothly. The location is also great, especially on a big match day when the whole area feels alive. It’s definitely one of those places that feels special when it’s full.
Upcoming matches
Aug
24
2026
Monday • Stadio Olimpico, Rome • Roma
Aug
30
2026
Sunday • Stadio Olimpico, Rome • Roma
Sep
05
2026
Saturday • Stadio Olimpico, Rome • Roma
Sep
13
2026
Sunday • Stadio Olimpico, Rome • Roma
Sep
19
2026
Saturday • Stadio Olimpico, Rome • Roma
Attendance
- Average attendance
- 46 785 spectators
- Average fill rate
- 66%
- Record attendance
- 67 785 spectators
- Dec 29, 2025 · Roma - Genoa
Over the last 12 months
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