Napoli Stadium Guide: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona

The Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, formerly known as the San Paolo, is one of the most raucous in the country.

Renamed following Maradona’s death in 2020, the home of the Serie A champions hosted matches at Italia 90, including the semi-final between Argentina and Italy and England’s win over Cameroon.

Here’s all you need to know.

What Makes It Special?

It looks its age but the Maradona is one of the most imposing structures in the country. 

Get inside in time for Live is Life – the song Maradona did a famous pre-game warm-up to – being belted out the speakers and sung by 54,000 fans. There’s also El Mano de Dios by Argentine singer Rodrigo, written for and dedicated to Maradona. The music creates a sense of excitement before a ball is even kicked.

When the tunes stop and the action starts, Napoli fans are some of the most vocal in the land and watching a game there is a wonderful experience.

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How To Get There

Fuorigrotta, the area the Maradona is in, sits in the west of the city and is fairly accessible by public transport.

If staying in central Naples the easiest and most popular way to get there is on the metro. Walk to Stazione di Montesanto and take train No 9. Get out at Fuorigrotta, or just follow the masses, and make the 10-minute walk to the ground. In total the journey takes around half an hour.

Neighbourhood Tips

Fuorigrotta is full of places to eat and drink around the stadium. 

Check out the Caffetteria degli Azzurri on Via Giambattista Marino, a stone’s throw from the Maradona. It has wonderful little espresso cups adorned by a caricature of the Argentine great on a vespa. There are football shirts from a host of players down the years, including non-Napoli stars such as Roberto Baggio, Ronaldo, Francesco Totti and Paolo Maldini. 

Read our ultimate guide to make the most of your visit.

Need To Know

Napoli ultras sit in both ends of the ground, Curva A and B. If visiting for the first time it is probably best to sit in another area of the stadium.

Tickets

Demand for Napoli tickets has risen significantly in recent years owing to the their success and Naples becoming a more popular tourist destination. But it is still possible to get them. Read our guide and keep a close eye on the club website and social channels for when matches go on sale.

There are authorised selling points dotted around the city and the main one is at the Napoli fan shop on Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi. P1travel.com also sell Napoli tickets.