Stadio Olimpico, in Rome’s Foro Italico, is a large sports stadium and the shared home ground of AS Roma and SS Lazio. It hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1960 Summer Olympics and now stages football, rugby and concerts. A match brings you into the crowd’s singing and cheering; on a guided tour, you may visit areas such as the changing rooms, media rooms and players’ route to the pitch. Tour access can change when an event is being prepared, so check what is included before booking.
A stadium in the Foro Italico
Stadio Olimpico opened in 1953 in the Foro Italico, Rome’s sports complex. Architect Annibale Vitellozzi designed its structure with continuous rings of seating. It was used during the 1960 Olympic Games and hosted the opening and closing ceremonies. With seating for more than 70,000 people, it is Rome’s largest sports facility.
The stadium is home to both AS Roma and SS Lazio. Football is a major part of its calendar, alongside rugby matches and international pop and rock concerts. The surrounding Foro Italico has other sports facilities, including athletic tracks, training gyms and swimming pools.
Choosing a match or a tour
A match is the way to experience the stadium with a full crowd. AS Roma supporters gather in the Curva Sud, while Lazio supporters use the Curva Nord. For a more family-friendly match-day setting, central tribune sections are a suggested option. Seating views vary by section, so check the seat location when choosing tickets.
For a closer look at the stadium, a guided tour follows parts of the route athletes take on event days. It can include the changing rooms, mixed zone, media rooms, turnstiles and entrance to the pitch. The exact itinerary is not guaranteed: preparations for a concert or another event can limit access to some spaces. A match ticket does not include the interior tour, so arrange a separate visit on a non-event day.
Planning your arrival
Event days bring heavy foot traffic around the stadium, especially as crowds leave. Public transport options include Metro Line A combined with a tram or bus, as well as local buses, trams and regional trains with short transfers. Check the event organizer’s arrival guidance and allow time for entry and security checks.
For a football match, use official club sellers or authorized ticket vendors and carry photo ID, as identity checks are common at turnstiles. If you are visiting for a tour, check the meeting point and entrance details in advance. The tour entrance can be difficult to identify from outside, and event preparations may affect what is open to visitors.
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Which teams play at Stadio Olimpico?
AS Roma and SS Lazio both use the stadium as their home ground.
Can you tour Stadio Olimpico?
Yes. A guided tour can include areas such as the changing rooms, mixed zone, media rooms and players’ route to the pitch. Access can change when the stadium is being prepared for an event.
Do match tickets include the stadium tour?
No. Match-day access does not include the interior tour; book a separate tour on a non-event day.
What should I bring to a football match?
Bring photo ID, as identity checks are common at the turnstiles. Buy tickets through official club sellers or authorized vendors.
