Atalanta are one of the most progressive clubs in Italy. La Dea has long been renowned for their academy, arguably the finest in the country despite their size, but now they’re renowned for being one of the most modern-thinking clubs in the Italian game.
The club is in the process of renovating the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia, now known as the Gewiss Stadium for commercial reasons, turning it into one of the most best arenas in the country.
Atalanta bought the stadium from the Bergamo council in 2017 for around €8.6m (£7.3m), becoming one of just four teams in the Italian top flight to own their ground along with Juventus, Udinese and then Sassuolo, who have since been relegated.
The Curva Nord was first demolished and rebuilt in late 2019. The Covid-19 pandemic that hindered the next stage in the stadium’s renovation, however in the spring of 2024 then club began work on giving the same treatment to the Curva Sud, with the new-and-improved end of the stadium set to be opened for the beginning of the 2024/25 season.
With the stadium soon-to-be fully modernised, the new capacity will now be around 24,000 seats with refurbished facilities in and around the stadium.
The Gewiss Stadium factfile
- Capacity: 24,000
- Club: Atalanta
- Opened: 1928
- Address: Viale Giulio Cesare 18, I-24124, Bergamo
How to get to the Gewiss Stadium
From Bergamo train station
The stadium can be reached from the train station by taking the ATB line 9 bus, which goes directly to the stadium. This is the only method to arrive at the stadium on match-days, as the roads around the Gewiss are closed.
By car
While on the A4 highway, exit “Bergamo”: take the ring road in the direction of “Valli di Bergamo”. In the roundabout go on following the road sign “Stadio” and take Viale “Giulio Cesare”.
From Bergamo airport
The airport is connected to the city centre by the “Airport Bus” public services. As soon as you’ve reached the bus station, it is easy to reach the Stadium by the ATB bus line 9.
Walking from the city centre
With Bergamo being a small city, it takes around 30 minutes to walk to the Gewiss Stadium from the train station. If in the city centre, it takes around the same length of time to reach the arena.
How to buy tickets for Bergamo’s public transport
Tickets to use Bergamo’s public transport system can be bought either in person or through the ATB app using a card.
Tickets can also be bought on public buses, but cash is needed. Tickets can also be bought in various outlets around Bergamo, including bars, tobacco shops and newsagents.
Tickets for a single bus journey in the city of Bergamo cost around €3.10 (£2.50), and is valid for 60 minutes. However it might be wiser to buy a 24-hour or 48-hour pass, available on the ATB app, which offer better value for money.
How to buy tickets to see Atalanta
Tickets to see Atalanta play can be bought via their website.
