Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi Seating Plan

This guide is written for the supporter making the trip, not the browser. It covers getting to the ground from Verona and its main station, how the stands and the running track are arranged, where away fans sit, the bag rules and the entry process, the food and wine of the Veneto, and the story of a ground that has seen the highest highs of Italian football. By the end you should know how a Hellas Verona matchday runs.

Marcantonio Bentegodi at a Glance

Detail	Information
Full Name	Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi
Location	Verona, Veneto, Italy
Capacity	39,211, with around 31,000 currently in use
Opened	15 December 1963
Surface	Natural grass with an athletics track
Home Club	Hellas Verona
Home End	Curva Sud, the Hellas Verona support
Owner	The Municipality of Verona
Notable	Hosted matches at the 1990 World Cup
Nearest Station	Verona Porta Nuova, a few kilometres away

How to Get There

Marcantonio Bentegodi Stadium sits in the western part of Verona, in the Borgo Milano district, a few kilometres from the historic centre and the main railway station rather than in the middle of the old city. Verona is a compact and well-connected city on the main line between Milan and Venice, so reaching it is easy, and the ground is a short bus or taxi ride from the centre and the station. Verona is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, so the trip rewards time in the old town as well as at the match.

By Train

Verona Porta Nuova, the main railway station, sits on the key line between Milan and Venice and is well connected to the rest of Italy, a little south of the centre and a few kilometres from the ground. From the station buses run towards the stadium area, or a taxi covers the short distance quickly. Fast trains link Verona to Milan and Venice in around an hour to an hour and a half, so the ground is an easy trip for supporters coming from either city.

By Bus and on Foot

Local buses run from the centre of Verona and Porta Nuova station towards the western districts and the stadium, dropping supporters within a short walk of the ground. From the centre the stadium is a walk of around thirty to forty minutes for those who prefer to go on foot, out through the western part of the city. On matchday the area around the ground fills with supporters, so the last stretch is on foot from the stops and car parks.

By Car

Verona sits at the meeting of major motorways, the A4 between Milan and Venice and the A22 running north towards the Brenner, so the city and the stadium are easy to reach by road. Parking around the ground is available but limited on matchday, with restrictions in the residential streets nearby, so arriving early is sensible. For visitors driving in from the surrounding Veneto or from Lake Garda nearby, the stadium's position on the western side of the city, away from the tightest streets of the centre, makes access reasonable.

Getting Oriented

The ground stands in the west of Verona, with the historic centre, the Roman Arena and the river Adige a short distance to the east. Because it is out of the old town, most supporters combine the match with time in the centre, one of the finest in Italy, before travelling out to the stadium. The compact size of Verona makes the whole day easy to manage on foot and by bus.

Parking

Parking at Marcantonio Bentegodi is available around the ground but limited on matchday, with residents' restrictions in the streets nearby, so it is not guaranteed for a busier fixture. The stadium's position on the western edge of the city, away from the narrow streets of the historic centre, makes driving in more manageable than at an inner-city ground, but the spaces fill for a bigger match. Supporters coming from the centre or the station often find a bus or taxi easier than driving out and parking. Those arriving by car from the motorways or from Lake Garda should aim to park a little away from the ground and walk the final stretch, arriving in good time.

Seating Guide

Marcantonio Bentegodi is a large oval bowl with a running track around the pitch, so it is a multi-purpose stadium rather than a football-specific ground, which means the seats are set a little further back from the play than at a dedicated football arena. The stands are the two curve behind the goals, the Curva Sud and the Curva Nord, and the two long-side tribune, the Tribuna and the Distinti. The Curva Sud is the home of the Hellas Verona support, and while the running track adds distance, the passionate crowd gives the ground a strong atmosphere on a big night.

Curva Sud, the Home End

The Curva Sud behind one goal is the home of Hellas Verona's ultras, the loudest and most colourful part of the ground, where the flags, the banners and the singing come from, in the blue and yellow of the club. This is the section to target for the fullest atmosphere, in the Italian tradition of the curva, though the running track sets it back from the goal. The Curva Nord at the opposite end was long the home of Chievo Verona before that club dissolved, and it completes the bowl.

The Tribuna and Distinti

The two long sides are the main tribune, the Tribuna, which holds the premium and hospitality seating, the media positions and the best central views along the pitch, and the Distinti opposite, a more general seated area with good elevated views in a calmer setting. The Tribuna carries the higher-priced seats and the best facilities, and its central rows give the clearest view of the tactical shape of a match. As a large bowl, the higher and side seats are set back by the athletics track.

Away Fans and Accessibility

Away supporters are housed in a designated section of the ground, usually a part of one curve or a corner, with the allocation set for each fixture, so away fans should check the details for their specific game. The ground has accessible provision, including positions for wheelchair users with companion spaces and step-free access, 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 Sud, the Hellas Verona end
Tactical overview	Tribuna, central rows
Close to pitch	Front rows of the lower tier
Calmer view	The Distinti side
Budget-friendly	The curve and the corners
Away fans	Designated away section (confirm per fixture)
Accessibility	Wheelchair-user bays with companion spaces (request at purchase)

Weather and Roof Coverage

Verona sits in the Veneto near Lake Garda, with warm, humid summers and cold, sometimes foggy winters typical of northern Italy, so the weather at a match varies across the season. The main tribune is covered, but as a large open bowl much of the ground, including the curve, is more exposed to the sun, wind and rain than a fully roofed stadium. For an autumn or winter fixture a warm and waterproof layer is sensible, especially in the more open sections, while late-summer and early-season matches can be hot, so sun protection and water help in the uncovered areas.

Bag Policy

Like other Italian grounds, Marcantonio Bentegodi 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 photo identification matching the ticket for many fixtures, so bring your identification. Check the club's matchday guidance for the current bag size limit before you travel, and arrive early to clear the search.

Food, Drink and Bars

Verona is a wonderful city for food and wine, at the heart of one of the great wine regions of Italy, so the eating and drinking around a match are a real pleasure. The ground is out in the west of the city, so the fuller choice is in the historic centre, a short trip away, around the Roman Arena and the old streets.

Veneto Food and Wine

Verona is surrounded by the vineyards of Valpolicella, Soave and the rich Amarone, among the finest wines in Italy, and the local table runs from risotto and pasta to bollito and the hearty dishes of the Veneto, served in the trattorias and wine bars of the old city. A meal and a glass of Valpolicella or Amarone in the historic centre before the match is one of the highlights of a football trip to Verona. The city and its region reward time spent at the table.

The Historic Centre

The old town of Verona, around the Roman Arena, the Piazza Bra and the Piazza delle Erbe, is one of the most beautiful and atmospheric city centres in Italy, full of bars, cafes and restaurants that fill with locals and visitors. Because the ground is out to the west, gathering in the centre and travelling out is the natural approach, and the centre is a destination in itself for the day. The setting of the city of Romeo and Juliet adds to the occasion.

Food Inside the Ground

Inside the stadium the concourses serve Italian matchday snacks and drinks at the usual standard for a large ground. The real draw, though, is the food and wine of Verona in the centre, so for a fuller meal eat in the old town beforehand, where the trattorias and wine bars serve the best of the Veneto, then travel out to the ground for the match.

Entry Process and Gate Times

Hellas Verona 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 and an identity check 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 bigger fixture or a derby.

Getting Away After the Match

Leaving a ground on the edge of the city means a short trip back into the centre or on to the station, which is straightforward once the crowd has moved.

By Bus and Taxi

Most supporters take a bus or taxi back into the centre of Verona or on to Porta Nuova station, a short journey from the western side of the city. The stops are busy immediately after a bigger fixture, so either move quickly with the first wave or give the crush a few minutes to clear before setting off. With the ground close to the centre and the station, getting away is generally easier than at a big-city stadium.

By Car and Train

Drivers should expect the car parks and roads around the ground to clear steadily rather than all at once after a bigger match, so a patient exit towards the A4 or A22 motorways is the usual pattern. Those heading onward by train can reach Porta Nuova for services to Milan, Venice and beyond, making the ground a practical away-day from either city. The good rail links mean a match here can be combined with a stay in Verona or a nearby city.

Rounding Off the Evening

The natural way to end a matchday is to head back into the historic centre of Verona for the evening, to a trattoria or a wine bar around the Roman Arena and the old piazzas, in one of the loveliest cities in Italy. The simplest way to beat any post-match crowd is to let the first wave clear before heading off, then enjoy the old town. An evening over the wines of Valpolicella and the food of the Veneto is a memorable end to a football trip.

Stadium History

The stadium opened on 15 December 1963, built in the west of Verona and named after Marcantonio Bentegodi, a nineteenth-century Veronese benefactor who left money to support sport in the city. It became the home of Hellas Verona, the older of the city's two clubs, and later of Chievo Verona, so that for many years the ground hosted two teams and the Verona derby between them. As a large multi-purpose stadium with an athletics track, it was built in the style of its era, and it was chosen as a venue for the 1990 World Cup in Italy, hosting matches including a round-of-16 tie, one of the highlights of its history.

The ground's greatest football moment came in the 1984-85 season, when Hellas Verona won the Serie A title, one of the most celebrated underdog triumphs in the history of Italian football, a small provincial club overcoming the giants of Turin, Milan and Rome to take the Scudetto. That title took Verona into the European Cup the following season, bringing continental football to the Bentegodi, and it remains the defining achievement of the club and the ground. The blue and yellow of Hellas Verona and the passion of the Curva Sud have carried that history through the decades since.

In more recent years the ground saw the rise and fall of Chievo Verona, the smaller city club that enjoyed a remarkable run in Serie A before financial troubles led to the club's dissolution in 2021, leaving Hellas Verona as the sole tenant. Hellas themselves have spent recent seasons in Serie A, often battling relegation, before going down to Serie B at the end of the 2025-26 season, so the club begins the 2026-27 campaign in the second tier, aiming to return to the top flight and to the big occasions the Bentegodi has known.

Memorable Matches

The stadium's history, verified by contemporary records, is rich for a provincial ground. Its defining moment was Hellas Verona's Serie A title in 1985, sealed in a season that stunned Italian football, followed by the club's European Cup campaign at the ground. The Bentegodi also hosted matches at the 1990 World Cup, adding a global tournament to its record, and the Verona derby against Chievo was a fierce and much-missed occasion before that club's demise. The visits of Juventus, Inter, Milan and the other giants during Verona's Serie A seasons have been the biggest recent draws at the ground.

Stadium Future

Marcantonio Bentegodi remains the home of Hellas Verona, and there have long been plans and discussions about modernising the ground, including the possible removal of the athletics track to bring the stands closer to the pitch and improve the football experience, though the timing of any such work is uncertain, particularly with the club's relegation. In the near term the focus is on the football, as Hellas Verona aim to climb back to Serie A from the second tier. The ground gives the club a large, historic home well suited to a return up the leagues, and the memory of its greatest nights remains a powerful part of the identity of Verona football.

Accessibility

Marcantonio Bentegodi has accessible provision, including positions for wheelchair users with companion spaces and step-free access, at a ground that has been updated over the years since it opened in 1963. 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 location on the edge of the city, reachable by bus and taxi from the centre and Porta Nuova station, makes reaching the stadium manageable, and the club can advise on the most suitable arrangement for a given fixture.

High-Demand Fixtures and Pricing

With Hellas Verona in Serie B for the 2026-27 season, the fixtures that move Marcantonio Bentegodi Stadium tickets fastest are the local derbies and the matches in the promotion race, as a big club with a large support competes to return to the top flight. The full home programme sits on the Hellas Verona tickets page, where the fixtures are listed as they are confirmed. The recent past shows the demand history, from the club's Serie A seasons and the visits of Juventus, Inter Milan and the other giants, all part of the wider Serie A tickets story the club aims to rejoin. The ground's greatest history is older still, from the 1985 title that brought the Champions League tickets competition, then the European Cup, to the Bentegodi, and the European nights of the Europa League tickets calendar, along with the 1990 matches on the World Cup tickets road. Prices in Serie B are more affordable than the top flight, though the biggest matches still draw a crowd. Secondary-market prices move with demand, so treat any figure as indicative rather than fixed.

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Tips for International Visitors

Verona makes a wonderful football trip, one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in Italy, home of the Roman Arena and the setting of Romeo and Juliet, in the heart of the Veneto near Lake Garda. Take the train to Verona Porta Nuova on the main line between Milan and Venice, both around an hour or so away, then a short bus or taxi out to the ground. Base yourself in the historic centre and remember that Italian fixtures often require photo identification matching the ticket, that Hellas Verona begin the 2026-27 season in Serie B after relegation, so check the fixture and the competition, and that the wines of Valpolicella and Amarone and the food of the Veneto are a reason to travel in themselves. Verona pairs a match with a superb city break.

With the region rich in things to see and taste, 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. In and around Verona, the Roman Arena and its opera, the Piazza Bra and Piazza delle Erbe, the balcony of Juliet, the river Adige and nearby Lake Garda and the Valpolicella wine country all reward a matchday trip to the Veneto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: Hellas Verona (hellasverona.it), club matchday guidance, Verona and Veneto transport information, and Serie A, Serie B and stadium reference records.