Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
Stadium Naples football stadium named after Diego Maradona
Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in Naples hosts SSC Napoli fixtures and large football crowds; named for Diego Maradona, it offers match-day passion, stadium tours and nearby street food in the Fuorigrotta district.
Stadio Diego Armando Maradona is a major football stadium in the Fuorigrotta district of Naples, home to S.S.C. Napoli. Opened in 1959 (formerly Stadio San Paolo), it was renamed in 2020 to honour Diego Maradona.
The venue holds roughly 54,700 spectators and includes covered main stands, two curved end stands (the ‘curva’ sections) and the playing pitch. It hosted matches during the 1990 FIFA World Cup and remains the principal venue for Napoli home fixtures and large events.
The stadium has undergone multiple renovations, most notably ahead of the 1990 World Cup and other modernisation efforts, while retaining its central role in Neapolitan sporting life.
It sits in western Naples in the Fuorigrotta neighbourhood, served by local public transport and close to the city’s major arterial roads.
- Opening and renaming: Originally opened in 1959, the stadium was renovated for the 1990 FIFA World Cup and renamed in 2020 in honour of Diego Maradona.
- Capacity: Seating capacity is approximately 54,700 spectators, making it one of Italy's larger football stadiums.
What to See #
- Tribuna (main stand): The main covered stand that houses VIP areas, press facilities and many of the stadium's seated spectators.
- Curva A: One of the two curved stands behind the goals, traditionally the most vocal areas for the home supporters.
- Curva B: The opposite curve behind the other goal, also a primary location for dedicated home supporters and standing terraces in parts of its history.
- Pitch and playing area: The grass playing surface and surrounding technical area where professional matches and major events take place.
How to Get to Stadio Diego Armando Maradona #
The stadium is southwest of Naples city centre; public transit options include buses and the Cumana railway to the Bagnoli area. On match days special transit arrangements may be in effect.
Tips for Visiting Stadio Diego Armando Maradona #
- Expect heavy traffic on match days-use the Circumvesuviana and local buses where possible.
- Check club websites for stadium tour availability; many clubs offer behind-the-scenes tours outside match times.
- Note that the stadium's name honors Diego Maradona; local fans maintain strong, often partisan, displays on match days.
Best Time to Visit Stadio Diego Armando Maradona #
For atmosphere, attend Napoli matches during the Italian league season; outside of match days check for official tours and event listings.
Weather & Climate near Stadio Diego Armando Maradona #
Stadio Diego Armando Maradona's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (959 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 21 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (148 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.