One of only a handful of stadiums in Italy that can claim to have hosted three different clubs, Modena’s Stadio Alberto Braglia is one of the oldest in Serie B.
Opened in 1936, the stadium, which is located a stone throw away from Modena’s old town, was originally named after the Canaries’ former player Cesare Marzari, who died in World War I.
After World War II, the stadium was renamed after Alberto Braglia, a Modenese gymnast who won three Olympic golds between 1906 and 1912.
The sixth-biggest stadium in Serie B, the Braglia served as Sassuolo’s home stadium during their spell in Italian football’s second tier between 2008 and 2013 and as Carpi’s home ground during their sojourn in Serie A in the 2015-16 season.
With hardly any changes made during the Stadio Braglia’s first six decades, the turn of the century brought about a complete revamp over the course of the next seven years to increase the capacity from 17,000 in 2000 to just over 21,000 by 2007.
The result was a stadium modern enough to host Italy’s Euro 2008 qualifier against the Faroe Islands and one where views from the stands, unlike in many of its counterparts on the Peninsula, isn’t limited by a running track.
Bankrupt at the end of 2017, Modena were forced to restart from the fourth division a year later but have since returned to Serie B in 2022 and at long last, the future at Braglia looks bright.
Stadio Alberto Braglia factfile
- Capacity: 21.151
- Club: Modena
- Opened: 1936 (last renovated in 2022)
- Address: Viale Monte Kosica, 128/134, 41121 Modena
How to get to the Stadio Alberto Braglia
The Braglia is located in the centre of Modena, a 10-minute walk from the main train station and a 15-minute walk away from Piazza Grande in the old town.
From Modena train station
- 10/760 Bus from Stazione FS stop towards Modena Autostazione – Two stops to Monte Kosica Stadio stop, followed by a two-minute walk.
- 7/9/13 Bus from Stazione FS stop towards Gottardi – Two stops to Monte Kosica Stadio stop, followed by a two-minute walk.
From Piazza Grande
- 7 Bus from Piazza Mazzini stop towards Gramsci – Five stops to Monte Kosica Stadio stop, followed by a two-minute walk.
- 11N Bus from Piazza Mazzini stop towards Bacchini Autostazione – Three stops to Bacchini Autostazione stop, followed by a five-minute walk
How to get drive to the Stadio Alberto Braglia
The Braglia is a two-minute cab ride from Modena’s main train station and 10 minutes from Piazza Grande, the old town’s main square.
If driving to the stadium from the A1 motorway, take the Modena Nord exit and then the ring road towards the city centre. Exit the ring road at Junction 10 and follow signs for the stadium after you cross the railroad tracks.
How to buy public transport tickets
Like in other major Italian cities, you can just tap your card when boarding public transport in Modena instead of buying a ticket.
Tickets, however, are available at SETA ticket offices and authorised selling points throughout the Modena, Carpi and Sassuolo metropolitan area. Tickets are also available at automatic machines at Modena’s train and bus stations.
How to buy Modena tickets
Tickets can be bought online via VivaTicket.it or in person at authorised VivaTicket sales points and at the ground.
