Frosinone Playbook: Your Unrivalled Experience Back in the Top Flight

Around 90 kilometres south of Rome, Frosinone sits in the heart of Ciociaria, a historic area known for hill towns, rural traditions and a pace of life that feels noticeably slower than the capital.

On ordinary weekdays it can appear quiet and understated. Then matchday arrives.

The Stadio Benito Stirpe is one of the more modern grounds in Italian football, but the atmosphere surrounding the club and the area remains deeply local.

Around here you are far more likely to overhear families discussing football over espresso than encounter crowds of football tourists ticking another stadium off a list. 

In 2026-27 those families will be talking about the big boys of Serie A after Frosinone made it back to the top flight by finishing second behind Serie B champions Venezia.

Here’s everything you need to know.

Where To Stay

Most travelling supporters either stay one night in Frosinone or use it as part of a wider football trip through Rome and southern Italy. The city itself is compact, practical and refreshingly free from the tourist crowds that dominate larger Italian destinations. 

Hotel Garibaldi on Via del Plebiscito is particularly useful for supporters arriving by train and wanting to keep things simple. The station is a short walk away, it’s easy to get to the stadium without a car and while the rooms are straightforward rather than luxurious, the central location and helpful staff make it a reliable base.

Astor Hotel on Via Marco Tullio Cicerone feels slightly calmer and more removed from the rush around the station area. Guests often highlight the larger rooms, generous breakfast and quieter atmosphere, making it a good option for supporters turning a match trip into a longer stay in Ciociaria.

B&B da Lillo on Via Fontana Unica feels much more personal than the city’s larger hotels and suits supporters looking for a quieter stay away from the main roads. Guests often mention the friendliness of the owner, with several reviews describing it as more like staying with family than in a standard hotel.

Where To Eat

Food in Frosinone leans heavily into traditional Lazio and Ciociaria cooking and the best restaurants are filled primarily with locals rather than visitors. 

Trattoria Sellari is one of those places locals mention almost immediately when you ask where to eat in the city. Expect homemade pasta, hearty meat dishes and large portions. The atmosphere feels old-school in the best way. Make sure to try carbonara or cacio e pepe. 

Closer to the stadium, Osteria del Leone becomes particularly lively on matchdays. Supporters gather before and after games for grilled meats and wine. The mixed grill and first courses are specialities of the house, and the atmosphere feels more like a neighbourhood gathering spot than a restaurant. 

La Lanterna offers another classic local experience with traditional regional dishes served at a relaxed pace. Seafood dishes are a must and generous antipasti as well, while the welcoming staff and traditional setting make it a great addition to any itinerary. 

Where To Drink

Frosinone’s pre-match atmosphere, like many of the smaller places we have covered, builds gradually rather than explosively. There is no single famous piazza overflowing with supporters hours before kick-off. Instead, football steadily takes over throughout the afternoon. 

Caffè dello Stadio is one of the most natural meeting points before games, with supporters gathering for coffee, beers and football chat before heading towards the Benito Stirpe.

Osteria del Leone (see above) is informal and unmistakably local, with tables often packed with families, groups of friends and regulars who seem to know everybody in the room. 

Later in the evening, Papò draws a younger crowd for aperitivo, cocktails and late drinks and tends to stay lively well into the night, especially at weekends. Compared to some of the city’s more traditional bars, it has a more modern feel, with outdoor seating and a busier atmosphere during the warmer months. There is a good cocktail selection, aperitivo platters and relaxed service.

 Don’t Forget

Tickets for Frosinone are generally easier to secure than those for the bigger clubs but games against higher-profile opposition still sell quickly. The easiest option for international visitors is purchasing online through the club’s official Vivaticket platform before travelling. 

There are several authorised sales points around the city, including tabaccherie and local ticket retailers.

When picking up tickets at the stadium or at the office, remember ID.

Kick-off times can be moved at short notice, so bear that in mind when arranging a trip far in advance.

Merchandise – The official Frosinone store is on Viale Olimpia, close to the stadium. Opening hours are Monday to Saturday from 9:30am to 1:30pm and from 3:30pm to 7pm. On matchdays, the store remains open until kick-off, although it closes to the public after the game. 

Did You Know?

The 2026-27 campaign will be the fourth time Frosinone have played in Serie A. They have never stayed longer than one season.

Getting There

The easiest route is flying to Rome – Fiumicino and Ciampino offer straightforward connections into Roma Termini, where regular regional trains run south towards Frosinone. The train journey takes between one hour and one hour, forty minutes depending on the service.

From Frosinone station, the Benito Stirpe is a 30-minute walk or a short taxi ride away. Visitors often walk alongside locals to the ground, particularly during the final hour before kick-off when the streets close by begin to fill. 

Need Another Football Fix?

Rome is close enough to combine a weekend here with a visit to Roma or Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico, while Naples is within relatively easy reach further south. 

Closer to home, Latina Calcio remain one of Frosinone’s strongest regional rivals and offers another fiercely local football experience with passionate support and a strong ultras culture. Supporters interested in exploring more of the lower divisions will also find several smaller clubs scattered throughout central Italy, where football still feels intensely tied to community.