In the landscape of Italian football, club ownership of stadiums is a rarity. Historically, most teams have played in municipally owned venues, but a select few have taken the significant step of owning their home grounds.
As of 2025, seven Italian clubs own their stadiums: Juventus, Sassuolo, Udinese, Atalanta, Frosinone, Cremonese, and AlbinoLeffe. Let’s delve into each club and their respective stadiums.
Juventus – Allianz Stadium
Juventus FC, one of Italy’s most successful clubs, plays its home matches at the Allianz Stadium in Turin.
Inaugurated in 2011 on the site of its former ground, the Stadio delle Alpi , this modern facility boasts a seating capacity of approximately 41,000.
It was the first club-owned stadium in Italy, marking a significant shift from the traditional model of municipal ownership.
Sassuolo – Mapei Stadium
Originally named Stadio Giglio when it opened in 1995, the stadium was opened to host games of Reggiana, the only club in the city of Reggio Emilia. However, financial struggles saw the club lose ownership in 2005.
In 2013, Sassuolo, a club from a small town in Modena, needed a venue suitable for Serie A after their historic promotion. The club’s owner, Mapei Group, purchased the stadium and renamed it Mapei Stadium – Città del Tricolore, marking a new era for the venue.
Sassuolo’s move and Mapei’s acquisition and subsequent renaming of the stadium has caused much outrage from supporters of Reggiana.
The 21,500-seat stadium will be used this year by both teams in the Italian Serie B where they will face each other for the first time in their history.
Udinese – Bluenergy Stadium
The Bluenergy Stadium, originally known as Stadio Friuli, is an all-seater football stadium located in Udine, Italy. It serves as the home ground for Serie A club Udinese Calcio. In 2013, Udinese Calcio secured a 99-year lease of the stadium from the City of Udine, granting the club ownership and operational control over the facility.
The club undertook significant renovations between 2013 and 2016, transforming the venue into a modern stadium with a capacity of approximately 25,000. The redevelopment included the removal of the athletics track, bringing fans closer to the action, and the installation of a distinctive roof structure.
The stadium originally opened in 1976 and was one of the venues of the 1990 FIFA World Cup.
Atalanta – Gewiss Stadium
The Gewiss Stadium, located in Bergamo, is the home of Atalanta B.C. and is owned by the club. The club acquired the venue in 2017 and has since undergone extensive renovations to modernize the facility and enhance the matchday experience.
The 25,000 seat stadium, previously known as Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia, was renamed Gewiss Stadium in 2019 following a sponsorship agreement.
The Gewiss Stadium symbolizes Atalanta’s ambition and growth, reflecting their rise as a force in both Italian and European football in recent years.
Frosinone – Stadio Benito Stirpe
Stadio Benito Stirpe is a football stadium located in Frosinone, Lazio. It serves as the home ground of Frosinone Calcio and has a seating capacity of approximately 16,227 spectators.
Originally designed in the mid-1970s and partially built in the late 1980s, the stadium remained incomplete for nearly three decades. Between 2015 and 2017, Frosinone took the initiative to complete the project after securing a 90-year lease from the local council. The stadium was developed to replace the old municipal ground and provide a modern home for the club.
Cremonese – Stadio Giovanni Zini
Stadio Giovanni Zini, located in Cremona, has been the home of U.S. Cremonese since its inauguration in 1919. This makes it one of the older stadiums still in use in Italian professional football.
Despite its age, the stadium has undergone various renovations to maintain its facilities and currently accommodates around 15,000 spectators.
In February 2019, the Municipality of Cremona granted U.S. Cremonese a 99-year rights agreement for the stadium. As part of this arrangement, the club committed to undertaking significant renovations, ensuring the stadium’s compliance for hosting official matches.
AlbinoLeffe – AlbinoLeffe Stadium
