SSC Napoli Tickets: How to Get into the Maradona Stadium

There are prettier stadiums in Italy. There is none louder. A Napoli home game at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona is, for many visitors, the most intense football experience in Europe. event-breaks.com explains how the ticket sale works, why every ticket is issued to a named person, and the secure route into Fuorigrotta.

At SSC Napoli, football is not a pastime but the subject of the city. The ground holds around 54,700 in a closed ring over two tiers — and the acoustics of that ring are why visitors travel here from across Europe.

Why does the stadium have two names?

Until December 2020 this was the Stadio San Paolo. After the death of Diego Armando Maradona, the city renamed it within days. Both names remain in circulation: anyone searching for San Paolo means the same stadium, and many Neapolitans still call it that.

Maradona played in Naples from 1984 to 1991 and won two league titles with the club (1987 and 1990) as well as the UEFA Cup in 1989 — the only honours of that magnitude the Italian south has ever taken from the clubs of the north. That is why his image covers whole building facades here rather than hanging in a museum.

Why is every ticket issued to a named person?

This is the most important particular of a football trip to Italy: every single ticket is personalised. The ticket carries the visitor's name, and at the turnstile it is checked against ID.

In practice, that means we need the following for every person attending:

• First and last name, spelled exactly as in the identity document
• Date of birth
• Nationality
• ID card or passport number

An issued ticket therefore cannot be passed on. Anyone buying a ticket in Italy through classified ads or anonymous secondary platforms ends up at the turnstile holding a stranger's name — and does not get in.

Curva A, Curva B, Distinti: where should I sit?

The two ends behind the goals — Curva A and Curva B — are home to the organised support and the source of the noise. For visitors they are, in practice, not accessible.

The Distinti and Tribuna seats along the sides are quieter and offer the better view of the game. One point that should influence your choice of category: there is an athletics track between the pitch and the stands. The view is therefore a little more distant than in a football-only ground — a higher seat is worth more here than a cheap one right at the bottom. The acoustics more than compensate for the distance.

Which home games are hardest to get?

Three situations are reliably sold out early:

• Visits from Juventus: south against north, historically charged like almost no other fixture in the league.
• The meetings with AC Milan and Inter Milan: national demand meeting a stadium that is full anyway.
• Champions League nights: the games at which this ground lives up to its reputation.

How do I get Napoli tickets as a visiting fan?

Through event-breaks.com you receive the secure, verified delivery of authentic tickets, with support through the personalisation process and a named contact before and during your trip. You have three options:

• Ticket only: the ticket for your chosen fixture, if you are arranging travel and accommodation yourself.
• Package with accommodation: a guaranteed ticket combined with a hotel night in Naples — the straightforward option for a full weekend.
• Package without accommodation: a guaranteed ticket combined with a local activity, such as a city sightseeing tour.

You'll find all SSC Napoli tickets & travel packages at a glance on event-breaks.com. For an overview of the league as a whole, see our Serie A ticket guide.

Getting to Fuorigrotta

The stadium sits in the Fuorigrotta district west of the city centre and is well connected: metro line 2 stops at Campi Flegrei, line 6 and the Cumana railway at Mostra — all three a few minutes' walk from the ground. From Napoli Centrale main station it is around twenty minutes. Driving on matchday is not recommended; Napoli-Capodichino airport is roughly twelve kilometres away.

The surroundings deserve an honest assessment: Fuorigrotta is a post-war residential and commercial district, not postcard Naples. Immediately next door, however, lies the Mostra d'Oltremare, a large exhibition ground with parkland — the more pleasant walk to the stadium runs through it.

Before kick-off: pizza, done properly

In Naples, eating is part of the matchday rather than something alongside it. A few hundred metres from the stadium, Da Raffaele fratelli Pellone has been working in Fuorigrotta since 1974 — known for pizza fritta, the fried version that is hard to find anywhere outside the city.

An honest note on that: the famous pizzerias of the old town, the ones named in every guidebook, are five to seven kilometres away in the historic centre. They are an outing in their own right, not a stop on the way to the ground. If you want both, set aside the evening before — one more reason to book two nights in Naples.

Frequently asked questions about SSC Napoli tickets (FAQ)

Is the stadium called San Paolo or Maradona?
Both refer to the same ground. Until December 2020 it was the Stadio San Paolo, since then the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Many Neapolitans still use the old name.

What data do I need for a ticket in Italy?
For every attendee: full name as it appears on their identity document, date of birth, nationality, and ID card or passport number. Without these details the ticket cannot be issued.

How many people does the Maradona stadium hold?
Around 54,700, across a closed ring over two tiers. It opened in 1959 and was last modernised in 2019.

Does the stadium have a running track?
Yes. An athletics track lies between the pitch and the stands, so the view is a little more distant. A higher seat is therefore worth more than a cheap one at the very bottom.

Can I get a seat in Curva A or B?
Generally no. Both ends belong to the organised support. Distinti and Tribuna categories along the sides are the plannable choice.

Are tickets available without a hotel night?
Yes. For Italy we offer the ticket individually as well. Alternatively, book the package with a hotel in Naples.

How do I get to the stadium?
Metro line 2 to Campi Flegrei, or line 6 or the Cumana to Mostra — all three a few minutes' walk away. From the main station it is around twenty minutes.

When are Serie A kick-off times confirmed?
Only a few weeks before the matchday, depending on television selection. Allow some buffer when planning your trip.