Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino

Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, in the Santa Rita district about 4 km south of Turin's city centre, is one of Italy's most architecturally rich grounds and the home of Torino FC. Originally opened in 1933 and renamed in April 2016 in honour of the Grande Torino team — the dominant 1940s Torino side wiped out in the Superga air disaster of 4 May 1949 — the ground holds 28,177 and combines fascist-era classicism with a complete 2006 reconstruction for the Turin Winter Olympics. The stadium hosted both Torino and Juventus for most of its history before both clubs moved to Stadio delle Alpi in 1990; Juventus returned briefly between 2006 and 2011 while their own new ground was being built next door, and since then Torino has been the sole tenant.

The Toro fans' relationship with the stadium is unique in Italian football. Each year, the entire club, current squad and tens of thousands of supporters make a pilgrimage to the Basilica di Superga above Turin to mark the 4 May 1949 disaster — the moment when the entire Grande Torino squad died on a return flight from Lisbon. The stadium's renaming in 2016 formalised what had always been emotional truth: this is Torino's house, not just a multi-use municipal arena. The current ground hosted Juventus's 2009-2011 Champions League campaigns and is a regular Italy national team venue. The Derby della Mole against Juventus, played at the Allianz Stadium when Juve are home and here when Toro are, is one of football's oldest urban rivalries — first contested in 1907.

The stadium opened on 14 May 1933 as the Stadio Municipale Benito Mussolini — a muscular fascist-era construction designed by Raffaello Fagnoni, Enrico Bianchini and Dagoberto Ortensi. It immediately became the shared home of Turin's two clubs, Torino and Juventus, and would remain so for the next 57 years. The ground hosted matches at the 1934 FIFA World Cup.

The Grande Torino Era

In the late 1940s, the Stadio Municipale became the home of one of football's most dominant teams. Grande Torino — under coach Ernő Egri Erbstein — won five consecutive Serie A titles (1942/43, 1945/46, 1946/47, 1947/48, 1948/49) and supplied ten players to the Italy national team. On 4 May 1949, returning from a friendly against Benfica in Lisbon, the team's aircraft crashed into the Basilica di Superga on the hill above Turin. The entire squad of 18 players died — football's most devastating single-team tragedy. Torino's last title-winning season was completed posthumously by the youth team. The stadium's eventual 2016 renaming honoured them; the annual Superga pilgrimage every 4 May remains a deeply emotional Turin tradition.

Renamings and the Delle Alpi Years

In 1945, the stadium was renamed Stadio Comunale as part of post-war de-fascistisation, and in 1958 Stadio Comunale Vittorio Pozzo after the legendary Italy manager. For the 1990 FIFA World Cup, Turin committed to building the new Stadio delle Alpi in a different part of the city — and both Torino and Juventus moved there in 1990. The Stadio Comunale was abandoned for 15 years and partially derelict.

The 2006 Winter Olympics Reconstruction

With Turin awarded the 2006 Winter Olympics, the old ground was completely reconstructed as the Stadio Olimpico — opening ceremony venue, then a football stadium afterwards. The all-new interior (modern stands, hospitality, modern seating bowl) sits inside the original 1933 fascist-era shell. After 2006, Torino FC moved back to the renovated Olimpico — but so did Juventus, who needed a home while their Allianz Stadium was being built on the Stadio delle Alpi site. Juventus played all home games here 2006-2011, including the 2008/09 and 2009/10 Champions League campaigns. When Juventus moved to their new ground in September 2011, the Olimpico became Torino's again.

The 2016 Rename and Modern Era

In April 2016, after years of campaigning by Torino supporters, the City of Turin formally renamed the ground Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino. The renaming gave the venue an identity tied unequivocally to Torino's heritage rather than to its shared multi-club past. UEFA Category 4 stadium status was confirmed, and the ground is a regular Italy national team venue.

How to Get Torino FC Tickets

There are three main ways to attend a match at the Olimpico Grande Torino:

1. Official Club Tickets (Best Value)

Buy directly from torinofc.it — general sale typically opens 2-3 weeks before kickoff. Prices range from €20 (Curva upper corners) to €130+ (Tribuna Granata premium). Italian rules require nominative tickets with a matching photo ID. The 'Cuore Toro' membership unlocks earlier sales windows.

⚠️ Important: The Derby della Mole against Juventus, plus visits from Inter, Milan, Napoli and Roma sell out before general sale.

2. Official Hospitality (Guaranteed Access)

Torino FC hospitality at the Olimpico Grande Torino includes:

• Tribuna VIP — central premium with pre/post-match Piedmontese dining, from €150
• Sky Box — private suite for groups, from €350+ per person
• Premium Granata — central lower-tier with hospitality lounge access, from €180

Book via the Torino hospitality desk through the official portal.

3. Third-Party Platforms (Sold-Out Matches)

For sold-out fixtures, established platforms aggregate verified resale:

• LiveFootballTickets — Serie A specialists, from €50
• SeatPick — comparison platform

⚠️ Note: Italian nominative-ticket rules mean some resale tickets cannot be legally transferred. Verify the seller can re-issue in your name.

Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino Tour

Torino FC offers occasional stadium tours, particularly around major derbies and the Museo del Grande Torino e della Leggenda Granata (the dedicated Torino museum at the Basilica di Superga site).

What You'll See

• Grande Torino exhibits including the 1949 Superga story, the 1942-49 Scudetti, and the rebuilt-from-youth-team final 1949 title
• Home dressing room and tunnel
• Pitch-side and dugout access — the modern interior contrasts beautifully with the 1933 shell visible above
• Tribuna Granata hospitality lounges
• Architectural exhibits on the original 1933 design, the 2006 reconstruction, and the fascist-era shell
• The connected Museo del Grande Torino at Superga is a separate but related visit — funicular up the hill from central Turin

Practical Details

• Duration: Approximately 60-75 minutes (stadium); allow longer for combined Superga museum visit
• Schedule: Limited availability; typically Saturdays
• Price: Adults around €15-20
• Languages: Italian, English
• Accessibility: Excellent following the 2006 reconstruction

Booking

• GetYourGuide
• Viator
• Direct: torinofc.it

Pro tip: If you're visiting Turin for football, the Basilica di Superga + Museo del Grande Torino half-day combination — funicular up the hill, basilica visit, the air disaster memorial site — is among Italian football's most powerful experiences.

Quick Tips

• Bring photo ID: Tickets are nominative
• Derby della Mole: Tickets sell out instantly to members
• Superga pilgrimage: Every 4 May the whole club and thousands of fans visit the basilica — one of football's most moving annual rituals
• Combine with Allianz Stadium: Both Turin grounds are within easy reach for a football tourism weekend

Best Seats at Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino

The ground is a modern bowl wrapped inside a 1933 shell, with the Curva Maratona (north end, home of the Toro ultras), the Curva Filadelfia (south end), the Tribuna Granata (long side west) and the Distinti (long side east). Central sections of the Tribuna Granata offer the best balance.

Curva Maratona (North End)

Historic home of the Torino ultras — the Curva Maratona group has been the loudest in Turin since the 1970s, named after the 1933 Marathon Tower that crowns this end. Prices typically €20-40 for Serie A. Atmosphere is exceptional; Torino's small but devoted fanbase concentrates in the Curva Maratona's vertical stands.

Curva Filadelfia (South End)

The opposite curve, named after Torino's historic former training ground in the Filadelfia district. Traditionally allocated to away teams and additional Torino supporters. Prices €20-35. The away allocation typically sits in the upper section.

Tribuna Granata (Long Side, West)

The Tribuna Granata runs along the west long side with the dressing room tunnel below. 'Granata' is Torino's traditional colour (claret). Sections include Tribuna Granata Centrale (premium central) and Tribuna Granata Laterale (wings). Pricing €50-100 (Lower Tier central), €40-80 (Upper Tier), with central sections most expensive. The Tribuna Granata is the focal point of TV cameras and offers the best architectural views.

Distinti (Long Side, East)

The Distinti is the opposite long side. Sections Distinti Centrale and Distinti Laterale. Pricing €40-80. Slightly more affordable than the Tribuna Granata.

Premium & Hospitality

Torino offers hospitality in the Tribuna VIP and Sky Box sections. Packages start around €150 and exceed €350 for visits from Inter, Milan, Napoli and the Derby della Mole against Juventus. Book via Torino FC's hospitality desk.

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible seating with companion seats following the 2006 reconstruction. Lift access between levels, accessible toilets and dedicated entrances. Contact Torino FC accessibility in advance.

Pro Tips

• Best atmosphere: Curva Maratona lower — concentrated, loud Toro support
• Best balance: Tribuna Granata central, Lower Tier
• Best photographs: Distinti upper, looking back toward the Maratona's tower and the architectural shell of the original 1933 stadium
• Away fans: Curva Filadelfia upper section
• Derby della Mole: Tickets sell out instantly to members; hospitality is the realistic route
• 4 May matches: If a home match falls near the Superga anniversary, the curva tifo is extraordinary

A matchday at the Olimpico Grande Torino is one of European football's most emotionally weighted experiences — a club whose identity is shaped by tragedy and loyalty, with the Basilica di Superga visible from the upper stands on the hill above Turin.

What to Bring

Standard Italian league security. Bags larger than A4 (21cm × 30cm) are not permitted; small handbags and rucksacks are subject to search. Prohibited items include large backpacks, umbrellas with rigid handles, professional cameras with detachable lenses, selfie sticks, flares, glass and outside food/drink. Italian regulations require nominative tickets matched to a photo ID. Arrive 45-60 minutes before kickoff.

Pre-Match (2-3 hours before)

The matchday gathers around the Santa Rita district just outside the stadium and the broader Turin city centre. Bars and trattorias along Via Tirreno, Via Tripoli and the Piazza Marmolada fill with granata-clad supporters. Try Trattoria Valentino for Piedmontese cuisine, Bar Toro for matchday aperitivo, or any of the small kiosks selling panini con salsiccia and bicchieri di Barbera (glasses of red wine — Piedmontese tradition). Many fans travel to the Basilica di Superga before big matches — particularly on or near 4 May — for the annual remembrance of the 1949 air disaster.

Inside the Stadium

Gates open roughly 90 minutes before kickoff. The first sight from the upper Tribuna is striking — the modern interior wrapped inside the 1933 fascist-era walls, the Marathon Tower visible at the north end, the Basilica di Superga on its hill in the distance. Pre-match anthems include the iconic 'Toro Toro' chant, 'Cuore Granata' (Granata Heart) by the Torino faithful, and on Superga anniversary matches the entire stadium falls silent before the kick-off whistle. The Curva Maratona leads relentless singing throughout — Toro support is smaller in number than Juve's but the intensity is among Italian football's deepest.

Food & Drink

Concession kiosks sell Piedmontese matchday fare — panini con salsiccia, piadine, bagna cauda in winter, plus Peroni, Birra Moretti and local Birra Menabrea. Prices reasonable (around €5-7). Hospitality areas offer Piedmontese tasting menus with Barbera and Nebbiolo wines.

After the Match

Post-match crowds funnel toward Lingotto metro station (a 10-minute walk) and the bus interchange. Allow 15-20 minutes for crowds to clear. The city centre stays lively until late — San Salvario (just north of the stadium) is excellent for post-match aperitivo and dinner, with the area around Piazza Madama Cristina hosting some of Turin's best trattorias.

International Visitor Tips: Italian rules require nominative tickets matched to a photo ID. Combine the matchday with the Basilica di Superga funicular ride (the 1949 air disaster site, with stunning views of Turin and the Alps), the Museo Egizio (the second-largest Egyptian museum in the world), and Turin's famous chocolate and aperitivo culture. The Olimpico Grande Torino is just 4 km from central Turin — easy to combine with the city's wider cultural offering, including the Allianz Stadium on the same trip (8 km north-west).

Where to Stay for Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino

Near the Stadium (Santa Rita / Lingotto)

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The Santa Rita and Lingotto districts are quieter than central Turin but offer practical access to the stadium and Lingotto metro.

NH Torino Lingotto (1.5 km)

Four-star within the historic Fiat Lingotto building, with the famous rooftop track once used by Fiat for car testing. Walking distance to the stadium and excellent transport links. A distinctive base for a match-focused weekend.

Turin Centre (Recommended)

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For most visitors, central Turin around Piazza Castello, Quadrilatero Romano or Porta Nuova is the better choice — walking distance to the Mole Antonelliana, the Museo Egizio, the Palazzo Reale and Turin's renowned chocolate-and-aperitivo culture, with a 15-minute metro ride to the stadium.

Turin Palace Hotel (Porta Nuova, 3 km)

Five-star luxury opposite the main railway station — convenient for both the stadium (metro Line 1 to Lingotto, then 10-minute walk) and onward travel. Excellent service, classic Turin grand-hotel ambience.

NH Collection Torino Piazza Carlina (centre, 3.5 km)

Four-star in a 17th-century palazzo on Piazza Carlo Emanuele II. Excellent location for Turin's restaurants and the Egyptian Museum. Strong service and modern rooms.

Tomato Backpackers Hotel (centre, 4 km)

Budget pick for younger visitors and groups. Hostel and private room options near Porta Nuova.

Our Recommendation

For most visitors, stay in central Turin — the city's chocolate, aperitivo and museum culture is excellent and the metro to Lingotto removes most of the friction of getting to the stadium. The Lingotto-area hotels make sense only for purely match-focused trips. If you're combining the Olimpico Grande Torino with a Juventus trip on the same weekend, Porta Nuova is the ideal base — direct shuttle to Allianz Stadium and metro to the Olimpico.