Located around 30km southeast off Naples, the city of Castellammare di Stabia has a football team with one of the most unique-sounding names in the Italian game: Juve Stabia
Formed in 1907 and then called Stabia Sporting Club, however, they went bankrupt in 1953, and so the second team in the city, called Juve Stabia, took over as the main club of the city and assumed the sporting tradition of the previous club.
Juve Stabia has primarily spent much of its existence playing in the lower tiers of the Italian game, bouncing between Serie B, C1 and C2. They’re now back in Serie B for the first time in four years after winning promotion under boss Guido Pagliuca.
The club play at the Stadio Romeo Menti, named in honour of the Italian striker who tragically died in the Superga disaster in 1949.
Stadio Romeo Menti factfile
Capacity: 7,642
Opened: 1984
Club: Juve Stabia
Address: Via Giuseppe Cosenza, 283, 80053, Castellammare di Stabia
How to get to the Romeo Menti stadium
The stadium is located north from the centre of the city and is best reached by foot, with the stadium about a 15-minute walk from the historic centre.
Alternatively, you can get to the stadium via car, with the journey taking under three minutes from the city centre. Take road via Viale Europa/SS145 and follow directions for via Giuseppe Cosenza, and the stadium can be seen.
How to get to Castellammare di Stabia by train
From Napoli Centrale train station, take the train heading for Sorrento, and get off at the stop Nocera. From there, it’s a nine-minute walk to the stadium.
How to get to Castellammare di Stabia by car from northern Italy
Take the A1 towards Naples, then take the exit towards E45 – A3 Salerno-Reggio Calabria. Near Naples, take the E45/Autostrada del Sole. Continue on the A3/E45 towards Salerno for about 20 km. Take the exit towards Castellammare di Stabia and continue on the SS145 towards Castellammare di Stabia/Sorrento for about 3km.
How to buy public transport tickets in Castellammare di Stabia
Public transport tickets for Castellammare di Stabia can be bought through the Campania region’s public transport website, Unico. Tickets cover the region, from Naples to Sorrento and Pompeii. Tickets are valid for all modes of transport.
Tickets cost €1.50 and are valid for 90 minutes.
How to buy tickets to watch Juve Stabia
Tickets to watch Juve Stabia can be bought on the club’s official website, at www.ssjuvestabia.it
