Formerly known as the Stadio San Paolo, the Maradona was renamed one week after the passing of Argentina and Napoli legend Diego Armando Maradona.
Accordingly, SSC Napoli lifted the city’s third Serie A title soon after in 2023, the biggest celebration since the Partenopei’s most successful period in history: two Scudetti with Careca and Maradona at the forefront.
Need to get to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in a hurry?
Once able to host over 90,000 spectators, the Maradona’s capacity has now been reduced to just north of 55,000. The venue of one of the semi-finals of the 1990 World Cup, the Maradona is situated in the suburb of Fuorigrotta, in Naples’ west. Built in 1959, the stadium is still relatively new by Italian’s football standards, but Napoli have long considered leaving the stadium for a new ground. The plans, however, have never developed into anything concrete.
From Napoli Central Train Station
Metro (36 minutes): Take the red line from the Napoli Piazza Garibaldi Metro station all the way to Naples Campi Flegrei. They depart every eight minutes or so.
Taxis take 25-30 minutes and could cost over €30, so you’re better off with the Metro instead of risking motorway traffic. People travelling in large groups should weigh up what’s best.
Hiring a Car?
Make sure you’re on the Tangenziale and exit at Fuorigrotta.
From Capodichino Airport, Naples
Taxi is the best option from Capodichino Airport, located a few miles north of the City centre. Allow 25 minutes on most days, which is about half the time that the train takes.
Train from Capodichino Airport, Naples
Walk about seven minutes from the airport to Ruffo Di Calabria – Carbone station for the M1 (Piscinola – Piazzale Tecchio) which takes just under 40 minutes with 10 stops in total. Exit at Marino-Stadio Maradona, then stroll for five minutes to reach the European home of El Dios.
When visiting Naples to see SSC Napoli play at home, you may be tempted to stop by the Spanish Quarter, home to the Maradona Murales and plenty of good restaurants and bars. These are embedded around the Toledo area, located two kilometres inland from the stunning Port of Naples and many bayside venues.
From the Spanish Quarter in Naples
Taxi: 20-25 minutes (prices may vary). Chances are your driver is called Ciro or Gennaro and he’ll be accompanied by a friend or family member called Ciro or Gennaro. English-speaking cab drivers are as rare as Nonno teeth.
Train: Walk 12 minutes to the Stazione di Montesanto and leave a few minutes spare to get tickets for the L9 (9192) towards Torregaveta. Get off at Mostra station, which is 600 metres away from the Stadio Maradona, allowing for another 8-10 minute walk depending on how many babà you’ve eaten that day.
Alternatively, take the Metro L2 (Barra – Pozzuoli) from Montesanto for 15 minutes, getting off at Campi Flogger and add 10 minutes for the stroll towards one of the most iconic stadiums in southern Italy.
Make sure that if you’re stopping by the Murales Maradona just before the match that you leave an extra 15 minutes for walking through narrow streets full of Maradonians.
By Bus
According to the official SSC Napoli website, buses leave from Central Station and others pass by many of the city’s piazze including Piazza Garibaldi and Piazzale Tecchio:
By public Bus:
• Central Station: take the 152 ANM (Piazza Garibaldi) towards Piazzale Tecchio;
• Capodichino Airport: Alibus from Airoport to Piazza Garibaldi (Alibus stop) and then Railways Metropolitano Line 2 with Campi Flegrei stop;
• Historic Centre: take the 152 ANM towards Piazzale Tecchio;
• Historic Centre: take the SEPSA M1 towards Pozzuoli that starts from Circumvesuviana;
• Historic Centre: take the SEPSA Monte di Procida in directione Pozzuoli that starts from Piazza Garibaldi;
• Piazza Vittoria: take the C18 ANM, or the C19 ANM or the 129 ANM towards Piazzale Tecchio.
Here is the best website to check current Metro and Bus timetables in Naples
WARNING: Due to the city’s visceral relationship with Calcio, DC advises NOT TO WEAR Juventus colours, especially in areas such as the Murales Maradona.
The Murales Maradona is the spiritual home of Napoli supporters and the well-connected Stadio Maradona is the beating heart of the city. Locals will travel to matches mostly on the Metro Line 2 and the ‘Cumana’ line. The Campi Flegrei station is only 750m from the stadium.
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