Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
Napoli (NA)
KnownHistory & archaeology
The story
At Fuorigrotta the old San Paolo now bears the name of Maradona: on match nights the whole city seems to hold its breath.
Access
Tickets for matches / stadium tour · 2026, to be reconfirmed
The story
The stadium of Fuorigrotta, home of Napoli, was inaugurated in 1959 as the Stadio del Sole, then from 1963 the Stadio San Paolo. In 2020, after the death of Diego Armando Maradona, the city named it after the Argentine champion who here won his two league titles (scudetti) with Napoli, in 1987 and 1990. Here Italy played the semifinal of the 1990 World Cup.
What to see
The great two-tier ground, today of about 54,700 seats, temple of the blue passion: for the fans, the symbol-place of the Maradona years and of Napoli's triumphs. Inside and outside the city, the image of Maradona is everywhere.
How to get there
- Metro
Tips
The stadium is experienced above all on match day, with the atmosphere of Neapolitan support: for tickets and visits check the official channels of Napoli. You are at Fuorigrotta, handy by metro (Campi Flegrei / Mostra). Nearby, the great murals dedicated to Maradona complete the pilgrimage.
Frequently asked questions
What was the Maradona stadium called before?
Stadio del Sole at the inauguration (1959), then Stadio San Paolo from 1963; it was named after Diego Armando Maradona in 2020, after his death.
Why is the stadium dedicated to Maradona?
Because here Maradona won with Napoli the two league titles of 1987 and 1990, the club's most glorious years; the city wanted to remember him this way.
Where is the Maradona stadium?
At Fuorigrotta, in Naples, handy by metro; the capacity is about 54,700 seats.
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