Buy Bologna vs Lecce tickets for the 2026/27 Season and you are booking a Serie A Sunday at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on 28 February 2027, with a 16:00 kick-off currently listed. Lega Serie A confirms exact dates and times a few weeks before each round, so the game can still move within that weekend. The setting is fixed: one of Italy's oldest grounds, the brick Marathon Tower and a home crowd that has watched its side lose to Lecce only once here in Serie A.
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The Dall'Ara holds around 36,500, and the home of Bologna has been busier than ever since the club's recent rise. Season tickets take a large share of the ground, the Curva Bulgarelli fills early and seats together in the covered Tribuna are limited.
This guide covers what seats cost, where to sit, how Italian ticketing rules affect visitors and how this fixture has played out at the Dall'Ara. It also explains where Lecce supporters gather, what Italian name rules mean for resale tickets and how to plan around a kick-off time that is still to be confirmed.
Bologna finished eighth in 2025/26 on 56 points, and the club's standing has rarely been higher in modern times. They lifted the Coppa Italia in 2025, their first major trophy in half a century, and the city has turned out in numbers ever since. Every home date now draws strong local demand, even against sides from the lower half of the table.
The European nights of recent seasons have widened that audience. Bologna played in the Champions League in 2024/25 for the first time since the 1960s and followed it with a Europa League campaign as cup winners. Visitors who first watched the club through those games now plan trips around league fixtures, and a Sunday in late February is an easy weekend to build around.
Lecce arrive with their own reasons to travel. They finished 17th last season on 38 points, four clear of the drop, and are in their fifth straight Serie A campaign since promotion in 2022. Every away point matters to them, and their supporters make a journey of more than 700 kilometres from the far south of Puglia to back the side.
Supply for visitors is tight. The away sector held 2,500 seats when the sides last met in November 2024, and sales were restricted to Puglia residents holding Lecce's supporter card. That leaves Lecce fans living elsewhere in Italy or abroad with no route into the away end at all.
For those supporters, a neutral seat elsewhere in the ground is the only option, and it comes with responsibilities. Colours stay hidden, celebrations stay muted and stewards can move anyone who makes their allegiance obvious in home areas. Buyers in that position usually head for the central Tribuna or the Distinti, where the crowd is calmer.
The sides meet twice in the league this season. The first game comes in October at the Via del Mare, and anyone keen to see it can look at Lecce vs Bologna seats for that date. For February, the central Tribuna and seats together in the Distinti go first.
Timing adds one more layer. Serie A rounds are spread across the weekend for television, and the exact slot for this game will only be fixed a few weeks out. Once it is, demand usually firms up within days, as visitors who were waiting on the schedule commit to flights and hotels.
Yes, though the club route has hurdles for visitors. Bologna run a large season ticket campaign each summer, and the remaining seats go on sale match by match through the club's ticketing partner. Some higher-demand games give priority to season ticket holders and registered supporters before any wider sale.
Italian football also has its own rules. Match tickets are issued in the holder's name, photo ID is needed at the turnstiles and away sectors usually require the visiting club's supporter card. For a tourist, that means paperwork before the game and very little choice on seats.
The name requirement also shapes how resale works. Italian clubs allow tickets to be transferred to a new holder through their own systems, and the name on the ticket must match the person attending. That is why every listing here sets out how the name is handled and when the transfer takes place, so you know what to expect before you pay.
The club route suits locals with a supporter card and the patience to buy when sales open. It does not suit a visitor planning flights, a family wanting four seats together or a Lecce supporter who lives outside Puglia. Each of those buyers needs certainty weeks ahead, not a hope that something suitable appears once the club's own sale opens.
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Five things shape the price. Seat location matters most, with the covered Tribuna carrying a clear premium over the open Distinti and the curves. Demand rises once Lega Serie A fixes the kick-off time and again in the final fortnight.
Fixture timing plays a part, since a Sunday afternoon draws more visitors than a Monday night. The competition context adds weight in 2026/27, with Bologna aiming to return to Europe and Lecce fighting for every point. Hospitality sits in a bracket of its own.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curva / less central | £30 – £55 | Budget-minded fans | Behind the goals; the Curva Bulgarelli is for singing home fans |
| Distinti standard | £45 – £75 | First-time visitors | Long side with a view of the Marathon Tower; largely open to the sky |
| Tribuna lower / central | £65 – £110+ | Fans who want to be close | Covered main stand near the halfway line |
| Premium seating | £100 – £160+ | Couples and tactical watchers | Central covered seats with the strongest sightlines |
| Hospitality / VIP | £180 – £350+ | Corporate guests and celebrations | Lounge access in the Tribuna; inclusions vary by listing |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
For context, a full season ticket in the curves costs from around 275 to 340 euros, which works out at well under 20 euros a game for regulars. Resale sits above match-by-match face value because it reflects what is left once season ticket holders and supporter card holders have taken their share.
Prices for a game like this usually follow a steady pattern. They hold fairly level through the winter, lift once the kick-off time is confirmed and move again in the final week, when the remaining stock is mostly single seats. Buyers who know their dates early get the widest choice, particularly in the covered Tribuna.
The Dall'Ara has four sectors. The Curva Bulgarelli behind one goal is the home of Bologna's most vocal support. The covered Tribuna runs along one side and holds the premium seats, while the Distinti opposite sits beneath the Marathon Tower and is largely open. The Curva San Luca behind the other goal includes the away sector.
Before choosing, study the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara seating plan so you can see how the sectors are divided and where the away area sits. There is an athletics track around the pitch, so the sides feel further from the action than at a newer ground, and a raised seat often gives the clearer view.
Weather is worth thinking about for a February game. Bologna sits in the Po valley, where winter afternoons can be cold and damp, and only the Tribuna is covered. If you are choosing between a central Distinti seat and a lateral Tribuna seat at a similar price, the roof may decide it for you.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curva Bulgarelli | Fans who want flags, drums and singing | Lower | Home end; expect to stand and wear red and blue only |
| Tribuna (central) | Tactical overview and comfort | High | Covered main stand; the pick for a winter afternoon |
| Tribuna (lateral) | Cover at a lower price | Mid | Sheltered seats towards the corners |
| Distinti (central) | A long-side view with the tower behind | Mid | Family sections in the central blocks; largely uncovered |
| Curva San Luca (home sections) | Value behind the goal | Lower | Part of this curve is set aside for younger supporters |
| Lecce away sector | Travelling Lecce supporters | Fixed club price | Within the Curva San Luca; sold through Lecce to supporter card holders, so yellow and red belongs there only |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans are better off in the central Tribuna or the Distinti, away from the Curva Bulgarelli and the away sector. Keep colours low-key in home areas: red and blue is welcome, Lecce's yellow and red is not. To compare this game with other dates at the ground, browse all Stadio Renato Dall'Ara tickets for the season.
Supporters with access needs should mention them when ordering. The Dall'Ara is one of Italy's oldest stadiums, and some areas are more constrained than at a modern ground, so matching the listing to your needs before paying is the safest approach.
Hospitality at the Dall'Ara centres on the covered Tribuna, where the club's gold seats and lounges sit close to the halfway line. It is a compact offer for a ground of this size, which keeps places limited for Sunday fixtures. Demand for these places rises when the kick-off falls on a weekend afternoon, so early booking makes a real difference for groups who want to sit together under cover.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Gold seat | Fans upgrading for a special trip | Central covered seat in the heart of the Tribuna |
| Lounge package | Business guests | Food and drink before the game with a premium seat |
| Hosted matchday experience | Celebration groups | Dining and seating handled in one booking |
| Private group arrangement | Corporate parties | Seats kept together with a single point of contact |
Inclusions differ between listings, so read each one carefully before you commit, paying attention to arrival times for any pre-match dining. In a city known across Italy for its food, a lounge package that includes local dishes adds something to the afternoon.
For a client outing or a milestone birthday, hospitality is also the simplest way to keep a group together under cover at a ground where most seats are open to the weather.
Every listing shows its delivery method before you pay. Match it to your travel plans, especially if you are arriving in Bologna on the morning of the game.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket | The app or link needed, the name on the ticket and when transfer happens |
| PDF e-ticket | That it can be printed or shown on a phone and that each barcode is unique |
| Paper ticket by courier | Your delivery address and the dispatch date relative to your travel |
| Collection in Bologna | The collection point, the time window and the ID you need to bring |
Read the listing notes in full, bring the photo ID that matches the name on your ticket and charge your phone if you are using mobile entry. Stewards at Italian grounds compare ticket names with ID, so this step matters more here than at most stadiums.
The ground sits about three kilometres west of the centre in the Costa Saragozza district. Buses run from the centre and from Bologna Centrale station, and many visitors simply walk from the old town in around 40 minutes. Parking nearby is limited, so leave the car behind.
Plan your exit as carefully as your arrival. Buses fill quickly after the final whistle, so walking back towards the centre is often the faster option. Bags are searched on entry, and bottles, cans, flares and large bags are refused, so travel light.
Arrive in good time. Italian grounds combine bag searches with ID controls at the turnstiles, and queues build in the final half hour before kick-off. Getting through the gates an hour early also lets you take in the Marathon Tower and the build-up in the Curva Bulgarelli before the teams come out.
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Find the fixture
Open the listing for Sunday 28 February 2027 at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara and confirm the date and venue match your plans. Remember the game can move within the weekend.
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Create an account with your email address so order details and updates reach you directly.
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Choose your area
Pick between the Tribuna, the Distinti and the curves, then set the number of seats you need. Use the seating guide above if you are unsure.
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Weigh price, row position and whether seats are sold together. Listings that guarantee paired seats state it clearly, so you know what you are getting before you commit.
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Read the listing notes
Look at the delivery method, how the name on the ticket is handled and the expected dispatch date before moving on. Name transfers for Italian tickets are usually completed in the days before the match.
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Enter the full name of each attendee exactly as it appears on the photo ID they will carry.
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Complete payment through the encrypted payment page. Your confirmation email arrives within minutes with your seats, delivery method and order number. Keep it to hand until your tickets arrive.
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Use track order to see dispatch progress and delivery updates right up to matchday.
Overseas buyers should favour mobile or PDF delivery, which avoids courier timing worries, and should make sure the name on each ticket matches their passport. Bologna's airport is a short shuttle ride from Bologna Centrale, and the city is around an hour by high-speed train from Milan and well under an hour from Florence. Groups should filter for listings sold together and mention any request when ordering. Staying in the historic centre keeps you within walking distance of the ground and close to the city's restaurants for the evening after the game.
Date movement is the main planning risk. The game is listed for Sunday 28 February, but Lega Serie A can move it to the Saturday or Monday when it publishes the round's schedule. Book flexible travel where you can, and wait for the confirmed slot before locking in a short trip. A weekend in Bologna also leaves time for the city's arcades and trattorie, which many visitors rank alongside the football.
Bologna and Lecce first met in Serie A at the Dall'Ara in January 1989, and the home side has dominated ever since. Seventeen meetings here have produced 12 Bologna wins, four draws and a single Lecce victory. The early games were close, with two 2-1 home wins in 1989 and a 1-1 draw in 1990.
The late 1990s and early 2000s brought the most entertaining spell. Bologna won 2-0 in 1997 and 1999, drew 2-2 in June 2001 and won a seven-goal thriller 4-3 in March 2002. Lecce then took points from draws in 2004, before their one success at the ground, a 2-0 win in September 2011.
The fixture has often carried weight at the bottom of the table. Bologna's 2-1 win in May 2009 came late in a season that ended with Lecce relegated, and Lecce's 2-0 win in 2011 came in another campaign that finished with them going down. The sides then spent most of the next decade apart, until Lecce's return set up the run of meetings that continues today.
The modern era has been one-way traffic. Since Lecce's return to Serie A in 2019, Bologna have won all five home meetings, starting with a 3-2 win played behind closed doors in July 2020. Lecce have not scored at the Dall'Ara in four visits since then.
What sets this fixture apart is the distance and the contrast. One club comes from a northern city with a long top-flight history, the other from the heel of Italy, and their supporters bring very different traditions to the Dall'Ara. The October meeting at the Stadio Via del Mare comes first, so both sides will arrive in February with that result fresh in mind. For a buyer, that means a full Curva Bulgarelli, a vocal away sector and a fixture that rarely lacks goals or incident.
The figures below cover Serie A meetings at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara with Bologna as hosts only. Games at the Via del Mare, Serie B meetings and cup ties are left out, so the numbers reflect exactly the fixture you are buying for. The run covers 17 meetings across nearly four decades, from 1989 to last April.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 17 |
| Bologna wins | 12 |
| Lecce wins | 1 |
| Draws | 4 |
| Bologna goals | 32 |
| Lecce goals | 14 |
| Biggest Bologna win | 4-0 |
| Biggest Lecce win | 0-2 |
| First Serie A meeting in scope | 15 Jan 1989 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 12 Apr 2026 |
Source: Transfermarkt and StatMuse match records, cross-referenced result by result.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 12 Apr 2026 | Bologna 2-0 Lecce |
| 02 Nov 2024 | Bologna 1-0 Lecce |
| 11 Feb 2024 | Bologna 4-0 Lecce |
| 23 Oct 2022 | Bologna 2-0 Lecce |
| 26 Jul 2020 | Bologna 3-2 Lecce |
| 18 Sep 2011 | Bologna 0-2 Lecce |
| 06 Nov 2010 | Bologna 2-0 Lecce |
| 17 May 2009 | Bologna 2-1 Lecce |
| 28 Nov 2004 | Bologna 0-0 Lecce |
| 09 May 2004 | Bologna 1-1 Lecce |
| 24 Mar 2002 | Bologna 4-3 Lecce |
| 10 Jun 2001 | Bologna 2-2 Lecce |
| 03 Oct 1999 | Bologna 2-0 Lecce |
| 14 Dec 1997 | Bologna 2-0 Lecce |
| 16 Dec 1990 | Bologna 1-1 Lecce |
| 10 Dec 1989 | Bologna 2-1 Lecce |
| 15 Jan 1989 | Bologna 2-1 Lecce |
Source: Transfermarkt and StatMuse, each score confirmed by both.
Not for home sections bought on resale. You will need photo ID matching the name on your ticket.
The Tribuna is the covered stand. The Distinti and the curves are largely open, which matters for a February afternoon.
In the away sector within the Curva San Luca, sold through Lecce. Anyone in yellow and red should stay out of home areas.
Yes, if you pick a listing marked as seats together. Groups of four or more should book early.
Your tickets remain valid for the confirmed date and time. Moves within the same weekend are normal once the league sets its schedule.
Sources: Bologna FC official season ticket information, US Lecce away ticket information as reported by Leccezionale, Lega Serie A 2025/26 final standings, Transfermarkt and StatMuse (match results).