Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino (Turin)

The Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino is a multi-purpose stadium located in Turin, Italy. It is the home ground of Serie A club Torino Football Club. The stadium is located in Piazzale Grande Torino, in the district of Santa Rita, in the south-central area of the city. The stadium is currently rated by UEFA as a Category 4 stadium, the highest ranking possible.

General information

Arena capacity: 27,958 spectators

Address: Via Filadelfia, 96/b, 10134 Torino TO, Italy

GPS coordinates for the navigator: 45°2′30.30″N 7°39′0.05″E

Year of construction: September 1932 – May 1933

Field: grass lawn with dimensions of 105 m x 68 m

Seating plan of Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino

There are four parts to Olimpico di Turin: Curva Maratona (North) for Ultras, Curva Primavera (South) and Distinti Est (East) for families and Tribuna Granata which is the most expensive.

1. Curva Maratona (North) — Named after the “Marathon Tower” located outside the main entrance, the tower was originally built in the 1920s era of fascism but has since been reappropriated to recognize the enduring spirit of the competiting athletes. Restored as part of renovation work for the 2006 Winter Games, the Curva Nord houses some of the most vocal and passionate Torino Ultra Groups.
2. Distinti Granata (Est) — The east stand continues the two-tiered bowl pattern set by the north-stand and like the rest of the ground, it also benefits from extended roof coverage. Perhaps a bit of a strange mix, this eastern section is the designated family section of the stadium yet it also houses the away supporters who traditionally aren’t very well known for their polite manners and lack of colorful language!
3. Curva Primavera (South) — After the stadium was reopened for the Turin Winter Olympics in 2006, the Curva Sud was renamed in honor of Torino’s Youth team and is now known as Curva Primavera. After the Superga Air disaster tragically resulted in the deaths of the entire first team in 1949 Torino fielded their youth team for the remaining four games, and youth has been a cornerstone of the team ever since.
4. Tribuna Granata (Ovest) — Named after Torino’s famous nickname and main color “Maroon”, the western grandstand is the main section of the Olympico. Home to important match-day facilities such as the dugouts, tunnel and changing rooms, it also features some of the most expensive seating in the house including that central press section and executive boxes at the top.

Away fans

Away fans (Settoe Ospiti) who make the trip to Turin are housed within the south-east corner of the Olimpico between the Distinti Granata to the east and the Curva Primavera to the south. Divided across two-tiers, like a lot of Italian grounds the away section is separated by a layer of fencing on either side which somehow really adds to the atmosphere.

Whilst it would be a stretch to suggest the away fans are caged in or it is in the slightest bit dangerous (it isn’t), the two-tiers can appear quite densely populated from afar and this might be one of the reasons why every visiting team seems to have a real sense of camaraderie on matchdays.

As for the views from the away section, they’re surprisingly good considering that the original Stadio Olimpico di Torino was constructed with a running track around the perimeter of the pitch. Of course, this is helped by the fact that the roof is fully cantilevered which ensures there are no troublesome support beams.

When choosing a place in the stadium, use the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino scheme above.

Where to buy tickets?

Tickets for Torino FC games can be bought online via Ticketone, in person at the Ticketone sales points (e.g. at the Fnac at the Via Roma 56 in the city centre), or at the ticket office at the stadium.

Tickets are also available at the stadium on the day of the match. Torino only sell out the occasional high-profile match.

Ticket Prices

The below prices are merely illustratively and approximately what you will pay for an average match. For big games such as against Juventus in the Derby della Mole then expect to pay a little extra (€5.00 to €20.00).

• Tribuna d’Onore: up to €120.000;
• Tribuna Granta: €30.00-€60.00;
• Curva Marathon: €20.00;
• Curva Spring: €15.00;
• Away Fans (Settore Ospiti): €20.00.

How to get there?

Stadio Olimpico di Torino is located in the south of the city of Turin, about 3.5 kilometres from railway station Porta Nuova and a little more from the city centre.

Several tram lines connect the stadium with the city centre. From Porta Nuova rail station take tram 4, which also passes right through the city centre on the Via XX Settembre. Take the tram in the direction of Drosso, and get off at stop Sebastopoli (or Filadelfia). The journey takes 12 to 15 minutes.

From Porta Susa rail station take tram 10 in the direction of Settembrini. Get off at stop Sebastopoli or Filadelfia.

From Lingotto rail station (which lies south of the stadium) you can take bus 14. From eastern and western parts of the city bus 17.

Where to eat?

Stadio Olimpico di Torino is located in the typical Italian urban neighbourhood, which means that there is a reasonable amount of cafés, bars, and restaurants in the area. The options obviously pale in comparison with those in the city centre.

There are a number of small food vendors scattered around the stadium, but culturally the Italians tend to eat dinner either at home or at restaurants compared to the British who might expect to grab a burger at the game.

Similarly, there isn’t the same pub culture with most drinking happening in bars, rather than within the immediate vicinity of the stadium.

There are a few hotels toward Lingotto rail station, which are not too far away from the stadium. Hotel Cairo, Hotel Galimberti, and Hotel Parco Fiera are all decent options.

If you are spending more time in Turin, a hotel in the city centre may be the better alternative though. There are many options near Porta Nuova rail station, from where there are easy transport connections to Stadio Olimpico.

History

Stadio Olimpico di Torino, previously called Stadio Comunale, got built in the 1930s to serve as the host of the Littoriali Games (organised by the Fascist Party) and World Student Games.

Stadio Comunale officially opened on 13 May 1933, and was initially called after fascist leader Benito Mussolini.

The first football match at the stadium was played on 29 June of that year between Juventus and Hungarian side Ujpest. Juventus subsequently made the stadium their permanent home, while Torino kept playing at Stadio Filadelfia.

After the war, the stadium got renamed Stadio Comunale, and in 1958 Torino moved in.

Few changes had been made to the stadium when in the mid 1980s the city of Turin decided to build a new stadium with the perspective of the 1990 World Cup. In 1990, both Juventus and Torino moved to the newly opened Stadio Delle Alpi.

When the city of Turin got awarded the 2006 Winter Olympics, Stadio Comunale was selected to host the opening and closing ceremonies of the games. As a result, the stadium underwent a major renovation and received a new roof. The redeveloped stadium opened in November 2005.

Dissatisfied with the conditions of the too-large Delle Alpi, Torino decided to make the now called Stadio Olimpico di Torino their home again. Between 2006 and 2011, Juventus also played their home matches at the stadium while waiting for the construction of their new Juventus Stadium.