Gewiss Stadium is the home of Atalanta in Bergamo, a compact and intense ground in the Lombardy hills that was rebuilt almost from scratch between 2019 and 2024 into one of the finest club-owned stadiums in Italy. The venue was renamed the New Balance Arena in 2025 when the sponsorship changed, but many supporters still search for Gewiss Stadium tickets, and the two names refer to the same ground, historically known as the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia. Demand is driven by an Atalanta side that has become a fixture in the Champions League and won the Europa League in 2024, by a capacity of only around 24,950 that keeps supply tight, and by the visits of Juventus, Inter, Milan and Roma. 1BoxOffice is a verified secondary marketplace established in 2006, with seat-level detail at checkout and a 150% money-back guarantee if a ticket fails to grant entry on matchday.
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This guide is written for the supporter making the trip, not the browser. It covers getting to the ground from Bergamo station, the airport and Milan, how the four rebuilt stands are arranged around the two curve, where away fans sit, the bag rules and the entry process, the food and wine of Bergamo and Lombardy, and the story of a historic ground turned into a modern arena. By the end you should know how an Atalanta matchday runs.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Gewiss Stadium, now the New Balance Arena, formerly Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia |
| Location | Viale Giulio Cesare, Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy |
| Capacity | Around 24,950 after the redevelopment |
| Opened | 1928, fully rebuilt between 2019 and 2024 |
| Architect | De8 Architetti (2019 to 2024 redevelopment) |
| Surface | Natural grass |
| Home Club | Atalanta |
| Home Ends | Curva Nord and Curva Sud behind the goals |
| Owner | Atalanta, one of the few Serie A clubs to own their ground |
| Nearest Station | Bergamo railway station, around two kilometres away |
Gewiss Stadium sits on Viale Giulio Cesare in the lower town of Bergamo, the Città Bassa, a short distance from the centre and the railway station rather than out on the edge of the city. That central location is one of its strengths, as the ground is walkable from the station and the middle of town, and well served by bus. Bergamo is a compact and attractive city in Lombardy, with the famous walled upper town, the Città Alta, on the hill above, so many supporters combine the match with a visit to one of the finest historic centres in northern Italy.
From Bergamo railway station the ground is around two kilometres, a walk of roughly twenty to twenty-five minutes through the lower town, which many supporters do on matchday. The ATB city bus network also serves the area, with line 9 running towards the stadium from the station and the wider city, so the bus is a simple option if you would rather not walk. Roads immediately around the ground are closed to traffic as kick-off approaches, so the last stretch is on foot in any case.
Bergamo railway station is well connected to Milan, with frequent trains covering the roughly fifty kilometres to Milano Centrale and Porta Garibaldi in about an hour, which makes a match at the Gewiss Stadium an easy trip for anyone based in Milan. Regional services also link Bergamo to Brescia and the surrounding Lombardy towns. From the station it is a walk or a short bus ride to the ground, so many visitors travel in by train on matchday and return the same evening.
Milan Bergamo Airport at Orio al Serio, one of the busiest low-cost airports in Italy and a major base for budget carriers, is only around five kilometres from the city and the ground, which makes Bergamo unusually convenient for overseas supporters. A frequent bus shuttle links the airport to Bergamo railway station in around fifteen minutes, from where the ground is a short walk or bus ride. The other Milan airports, Malpensa and Linate, are also within reach, but Orio al Serio is by far the closest and simplest.
By road Bergamo is reached on the A4 motorway between Milan and Venice, with the Bergamo exit leading towards the city and the ground. Dedicated parking at the stadium is limited, including an underground car park built beneath the Curva Sud in the redevelopment, and the streets around a central ground fill quickly on matchday, with restrictions close to kick-off. With the station, the airport and the centre all close by, most supporters find public transport or walking far easier than driving into a busy city on a matchday.
Parking at Gewiss Stadium is limited by the ground's position in the built-up lower town, and although the redevelopment added an underground car park beneath the Curva Sud, dedicated matchday parking is modest for a Serie A venue. Street parking around a central stadium fills quickly and the roads nearest the ground are closed to traffic as kick-off nears, so arriving by car and finding a space close by is not straightforward. With Bergamo station, the airport shuttle and the city centre all within easy reach, walking or public transport is almost always the better choice, and drivers coming from further afield should consider parking further out and completing the journey on foot or by bus.
The redevelopment between 2019 and 2024 turned the Gewiss Stadium from a curved, running-track ground into a rectangular, football-specific arena with the stands close to the pitch, which is a large part of why the atmosphere is so fierce. The four stands are the two curve behind the goals and the two long-side tribune, and with a capacity of only around 24,950 the whole ground feels tight and loud. The two-tone grey and blue cladding of the rebuilt ends gives it a modern look, while the retained 1928 façades on the main side preserve a sense of the ground's history.
The Curva Nord, named after Federico Pisani, is the home of Atalanta's ultras and the loudest part of the ground, the section behind one goal where the flags, banners and constant singing come from. Rebuilt and reopened in 2019 as the first stage of the redevelopment, it holds thousands of the most committed supporters and is the heart of the noise. This is the section to target for the fullest atmosphere, in the Italian tradition of the curva, though it is the most intense and partisan part of the stadium.
The Curva Sud, named after Piermario Morosini and the final stand completed in 2024, sits behind the opposite goal and is another strongly home area, with an underground car park built beneath it. The two long sides are the main tribune, the Tribuna Centrale along one side carrying the premium and hospitality seating, the media positions and the tunnel, and the opposite side stand. The main tribune holds the higher-priced seats with the best central view along the pitch, while the side and curve offer a livelier and more affordable experience.
Visiting supporters are housed in a designated away sector of the ground, with the exact location and allocation set for each fixture, so away fans should always check the details for their specific match. For a big Serie A game or a European tie the arrangement can change, so confirm the section before travelling. The rebuilt stadium has improved accessibility provision, including positions for wheelchair users with companion spaces and better facilities than the old ground offered, though published detail on exact numbers is limited, so supporters with access requirements should contact the club before the match. The table below matches a section to what you want from the day.
| Priority | Recommended Sections |
|---|---|
| Atmosphere | Curva Nord Federico Pisani, the home end |
| Tactical overview | Tribuna Centrale, central rows |
| Close to pitch | Front rows of the lower tier along the sides |
| Calmer view | Side tribune seated areas |
| Budget-friendly | Curva Sud and upper corners |
| Away fans | Designated away sector (confirm per fixture) |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair-user bays with companion spaces (request at purchase) |
Bergamo sits at the foot of the Alps in Lombardy, with warm summers and cold winters that can bring fog, rain and occasional snow to the Po valley, so the weather varies sharply across a Serie A season. The rebuilt stands are covered by a large metal roof structure that keeps most of the crowd dry, a real improvement on the old open ground, though wind-driven rain can still reach the front rows behind the goals. For an autumn or winter fixture a warm and waterproof layer is sensible, especially in the curve, while late-summer and early-season matches under the covered stands are usually comfortable.
Like other Serie A grounds, Gewiss Stadium runs a firm bag policy with searches on entry, so the sensible approach is to travel light. Large bags and rucksacks are best left at your accommodation, since oversized bags are refused and there is no guarantee of a bag store. Standard prohibited items apply, including bottles, cans, outside alcohol, pyrotechnics and flares, and any object judged dangerous. Italian football also requires that the name on the ticket matches the supporter for many fixtures, so bring photo identification. Check the club's matchday guidance for the current bag size limit before you travel, and arrive early to clear the search on a busy day.
Bergamo is one of the great food cities of Lombardy, with a superb local cuisine and a historic upper town full of restaurants and bars, so the build-up to a match is a genuine pleasure. The ground is in the lower town, with the fuller choice spread between the Città Bassa around it and the walled Città Alta on the hill above.
Bergamo is known for hearty northern Italian cooking, from casoncelli, the local stuffed pasta, to polenta served with meat or cheese, and the rich cheeses of the surrounding valleys such as Taleggio and the Formai de Mut. The wines of the nearby Valcalepio hills and the sparkling Franciacorta from just across the province give the region a strong drinks culture too. The restaurants of the Città Bassa and the historic taverns of the Città Alta both reward an early arrival, with the upper town a memorable place to eat before the match.
The streets of the lower town around the stadium have plenty of bars and cafes that fill with supporters on matchday, and there are a few dedicated spots close to the ground itself. Because the venue is central rather than on the edge of the city, gathering in the surrounding streets or the nearby centre before walking to the turnstiles is easy. For a fuller experience many supporters head up to the Città Alta beforehand, then come back down for the match.
Inside the arena the rebuilt concourses serve Italian matchday fare, with a mix of kiosks and outlets including familiar names around the ground. The facilities are far better than the old stadium offered, though the choice is still best before the match in the city. For a proper meal, eat in the lower town or up in the Città Alta beforehand, where the cooking runs from traditional Bergamo dishes to wider Italian and international food, then walk the short distance to the ground.
Atalanta use modern ticketing, so for most fixtures the ticket is issued digitally and scanned at the turnstile, and Italian rules mean the name on the ticket is often tied to the holder, with photo identification checked on entry for many matches. Load the ticket, charge your phone and bring your identification before you reach the entrance. Gates open ahead of kick-off to let the crowd filter in, and with a bag search, an identity check and a crowd arriving on foot at once, the entrances get busy in the last half hour. Aim to be at the ground in good time rather than joining the final rush, particularly for a big Serie A or European night.
Leaving a central ground in Bergamo is relatively simple, with the station, the city centre and the bus network all close by.
Most supporters walk away from the ground into the lower town or back towards the railway station, a journey of around twenty minutes, while the ATB buses run back into the city and towards the station after the match. The streets around the stadium are busy immediately after a sell-out, so either move quickly with the first wave or give the initial crush a few minutes to clear before setting off. The central location means you are rarely far from a bar, a train or a bus once you are away from the immediate crowd.
For those heading back to Milan or the airport, the walk to Bergamo station takes around twenty minutes, with frequent evening trains to Milan and the shuttle to Orio al Serio, so an away-day from Milan is straightforward to complete the same night. Drivers should expect the streets around a central ground to clear slowly when a full house leaves at once, so parking further out and walking in is often quicker overall than trying to leave from right beside the stadium.
The natural way to end an Atalanta matchday is to head into the lower town or up to the Città Alta for dinner and a drink in one of the most beautiful historic centres in Lombardy. The simplest way to beat any post-match crowd is to let the first wave clear before heading off, and with the centre so close there is no need to rush. Bergamo's food and its walled upper town make for a memorable end to the day.
The ground opened in 1928 as the home of Atalanta, on the site of a former hippodrome in the lower town of Bergamo, and for most of its life it was known as the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia, a traditional Italian stadium with curved stands and, for many years, a running track around the pitch. Atalanta bought the ground from the city in 2017, one of the few clubs in Serie A to own their own stadium, which set the stage for the transformation that followed. The Gewiss Stadium name came with a sponsorship deal from 2019, and the ground was renamed the New Balance Arena in 2025 under a new sponsor.
Between 2019 and 2024 the stadium was rebuilt in stages while Atalanta kept playing there, a major project designed by the Bergamo studio De8 Architetti and costing more than one hundred million euros. The Curva Nord was demolished and reopened in 2019, the side stands were modernised, and the Curva Sud was completed in 2024, turning a curved, track-side ground into a rectangular, football-specific arena with the stands pushed close to the pitch. The rebuild kept the historic 1928 façades on the main side while cladding the new ends in modern grey and blue panels, and added an underground car park beneath the south stand. During the works Atalanta played some European matches away from home, at San Siro in Milan and at the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia, while the ground was brought up to UEFA standards.
On the pitch the same period saw Atalanta become one of the outstanding stories in European football, a well-run club from a mid-sized city that reached the Champions League repeatedly and played some of the most exciting attacking football on the continent, before winning the Europa League in 2024 for the first major trophy in the club's history. The combination of a rebuilt, club-owned stadium and a side competing at the top of Italian and European football has made the Gewiss Stadium one of the most talked-about grounds in the game, and one of the hardest tickets to come by.
The Gewiss Stadium's modern highlights, verified by contemporary records, have come with Atalanta's rise, and the European nights at the ground against leading clubs from across the continent have been among the most intense in Italy, with the Curva Nord in full voice. The visits of Juventus, Inter, Milan and Roma have produced the biggest Serie A occasions, fixtures that regularly sell out a ground of only around 24,950. The stadium has also hosted the Italy national team, including an emotional match after the coronavirus pandemic, which struck Bergamo especially hard, adding to the ground's place in the story of the city.
Having been rebuilt between 2019 and 2024, the Gewiss Stadium is a modern arena with little need for further major work, and its future lies in establishing itself as one of the best club-owned grounds in Italy under its New Balance Arena name. Any remaining work is a matter of finishing touches and refining the facilities rather than structural change, and the club has spoken of a modest further rise in capacity towards around twenty-five thousand as the last details are completed. The ground gives Atalanta a stable, modern home that matches the club's status, and for now it remains the settled and much-improved base of one of the most admired sides in European football.
The redevelopment improved accessibility at a ground that, as a stadium first built in 1928, had long been limited in this respect, and the rebuilt stands include positions for wheelchair users with companion spaces, better sightlines and improved facilities. The exact number and location of accessible spaces are not widely published, so supporters with access requirements should contact the club well before the match to confirm the available seating, arrange any companion ticket and check the route into the ground. The central location, close to the railway station and served by city buses, makes reaching the stadium more manageable than at many grounds on the edge of a city, and the club can advise on the most suitable arrangement for a given fixture.
The fixtures that move Gewiss Stadium tickets fastest are the visits of the biggest Serie A clubs and Atalanta's European nights, all squeezed into a ground of only around 24,950. The match against Juventus is one of the standout league draws, and you can follow it on the Atalanta vs Juventus tickets page, with the visitors' own listings on the Juventus tickets page. The meeting with Inter is another sell-out, covered on the Atalanta vs Inter Milan tickets page, alongside the visits of Milan and Roma. The full home programme sits on the Atalanta tickets and Serie A tickets listings. The club's continental campaigns bring the knockout and group nights of European football to the ground, with the Europa League tickets calendar among the competitions Atalanta have graced, winning it in 2024. Early-season fixtures against mid-table sides are the most accessible and sometimes available closer to kick-off. Secondary-market prices move with demand, so treat any figure as indicative rather than fixed and buy early for the marquee matches.
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Bergamo makes a rewarding football trip, a beautiful walled city in Lombardy with its own busy airport and an easy train link to Milan. Fly into Milan Bergamo Airport at Orio al Serio, only around five kilometres away, and take the shuttle to the station, or arrive by train from Milan in about an hour. Base yourself in the lower town near the ground and the station, or up in the historic Città Alta for the setting, since both are close to the stadium. Remember that Italian fixtures often require photo identification matching the ticket, that the ground is central rather than out of town, and that Bergamo works well as a base for a wider trip taking in Milan and the lakes. Pack a warm layer for an autumn or winter fixture, especially in the curve.
With the region rich in things to see, many supporters build a longer trip around the match. If you are lining up other fixtures, the football tickets hub, the wider football tournaments calendar and the venues tickets directory show what else is on, while tournament travellers follow the World Cup tickets hub. In and around Bergamo, the walled Città Alta with its Venetian gates and the Piazza Vecchia, the funicular up the hill, the nearby lakes of Iseo, Como and Garda and the city of Milan an hour away all reward a matchday trip to Lombardy.
The ground holds around 24,950 after the 2019 to 2024 redevelopment, with the club aiming for a modest further rise towards twenty-five thousand as the final details are completed. It is a compact, rectangular arena with the stands close to the pitch, which gives it an intense atmosphere for a ground of its size.
Yes. The ground was called the Gewiss Stadium from 2019 under a sponsorship deal and was renamed the New Balance Arena in 2025 when the sponsor changed. Its traditional name is the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia. All three names refer to the same Atalanta stadium in Bergamo, and many supporters still search for Gewiss Stadium tickets.
The stadium is central, around two kilometres from Bergamo railway station, a walk of twenty to twenty-five minutes, or a short ride on ATB city buses such as line 9. From Milan the train to Bergamo takes about an hour, and the airport at Orio al Serio is only around five kilometres away with a frequent shuttle to the station.
Dedicated parking is limited for a central ground, though the redevelopment added an underground car park beneath the Curva Sud. Street parking fills quickly and roads near the ground close to traffic as kick-off nears. With the station, the airport shuttle and the centre all close, walking or public transport is usually far easier than driving in.
Yes, though members and season-ticket holders get first access and the biggest fixtures sell out fast at a ground of only around 24,950. Public sales for remaining tickets are limited, which is why a verified secondary marketplace is often the realistic route for visitors, with seat detail shown before you pay. Italian fixtures often require identification matching the ticket.
Travel light, as large bags and rucksacks are refused and there is no guarantee of a bag store. Expect a search and often an identity check at the entrance. Bottles, cans, outside alcohol, pyrotechnics and flares are prohibited. Bring photo identification, as Italian football frequently ties the ticket to a named holder. Check the club's matchday guidance for the current bag size limit.
The Curva Nord, named after Federico Pisani, is the home of Atalanta's ultras and the loudest part of the ground, with flags, banners and constant singing. Target it for the fullest atmosphere, bearing in mind it is the most partisan section. The main tribune and side stands are calmer and better suited to a clear tactical view of the game.
Visiting supporters are housed in a designated away sector, with the exact location and allocation set for each fixture. The arrangement can change for a big Serie A match or a European tie, so away fans should always check the details for their specific game and follow the guidance issued with the ticket.
Yes. The redevelopment added positions for wheelchair users with companion spaces and improved facilities at a ground that was previously limited in this respect. The exact number of spaces is not widely published, so contact the club before the match to confirm the seating and arrange it in advance. The central location near the station helps with reaching the ground.
Gates open ahead of kick-off to let the crowd in, typically well over an hour before a Serie A match. With a bag search, an identity check and a crowd arriving on foot at once, the entrances get busy in the last half hour, so aim to arrive in good time. The precise opening time is confirmed with your ticket.
The rebuilt concourses serve Italian matchday fare from a mix of kiosks and outlets. The real draw is Bergamo itself, one of the great food cities of Lombardy, with casoncelli pasta, polenta, local cheeses and the wines of Valcalepio and Franciacorta. Eat in the lower town or up in the Città Alta before walking the short distance to the ground.
The ground was rebuilt in stages between 2019 and 2024 while Atalanta kept playing there, in a project by the Bergamo studio De8 Architetti costing more than one hundred million euros. The Curva Nord reopened in 2019 and the Curva Sud was completed in 2024, turning a curved, track-side ground into a modern, rectangular football arena.
Yes. Atalanta bought the ground from the city of Bergamo in 2017, making them one of the few clubs in Serie A to own their own stadium. That ownership made the full redevelopment between 2019 and 2024 possible, and it is a large part of why the club could rebuild the ground to its own design.
Face-value Serie A prices at Atalanta are reasonable by European standards, with the curve among the cheaper areas. Resale prices depend heavily on the opponent, with Juventus, Inter, Milan, Roma and European nights the most expensive at a ground of only around 24,950. Secondary-market prices move with demand, so treat any figure as indicative rather than a promise.
The lower town near the ground and the station is the most convenient base, with plenty of hotels and an easy walk to the stadium. For atmosphere, the walled Città Alta on the hill is one of the most beautiful places to stay in Lombardy, still close to the ground. Milan is only an hour away by train if you want a bigger base.
Atalanta issue tickets digitally for most fixtures, and Italian rules often tie the ticket to a named holder with photo identification checked on entry. Load the ticket, charge your phone and bring your identification before you arrive. Follow the delivery and entry instructions supplied with your order, as the requirements can vary by fixture.
It is known as the fortress home of Atalanta, a compact, rebuilt and club-owned ground where a mid-sized club has risen to the Champions League and won the Europa League in 2024. The intense atmosphere in a stadium of only around 24,950, close to the pitch, gives it a reputation as one of the hardest away trips in Italy.
The ground is central, so the city is on the doorstep. The walled Città Alta with its Piazza Vecchia and Venetian gates, reached by funicular, is one of the finest historic centres in northern Italy, while the lower town has restaurants and bars. Milan is an hour away by train, and the lakes of Iseo, Como and Garda are within reach.
The ground opened in 1928 and was fully rebuilt between 2019 and 2024. It is the home of Atalanta in Serie A, a compact arena of around 24,950 owned by the club, and it has also hosted the Italy national team. Traditionally the Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia, it carried the Gewiss Stadium name before becoming the New Balance Arena in 2025.
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