Buy Bologna vs Napoli tickets for the 2026/27 Season: the match is scheduled for Sunday 14 March 2027 at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara, with kick-off currently listed for 16:00 local time (15:00 UK). Serie A confirms its final broadcast slots a few weeks before each round, so that time can still move. This is matchday 28, the stretch of the season when points start to decide European places and every home crowd senses it.
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Napoli arrive in Bologna as one of the most travelled-for clubs in Italy, with a support base that stretches far beyond Campania. That pull, added to a home crowd that has watched its side compete with the league's heavyweights in recent seasons, makes this one of the first Bologna home dates on the calendar to tighten. Seats in the central Tribuna and the Distinti tend to go first.
Recent history adds an edge. Bologna won 2-0 when the sides last met at the Dall'Ara in November 2025, while Napoli took the reverse fixture 1-0 in Naples in September 2026. Nobody walks into this one assuming the result.
Three things drive demand here, and the travelling support comes first. Napoli draw fans from across northern Italy and abroad, a large share of whom live closer to Bologna than to Naples.
The stadium is the second factor. The Dall'Ara holds more than 36,000, yet its most sought-after central seats make up a small share of that total. Timing is the third: a mid-March Sunday fixture lands in the run-in, when neutral buyers and weekend visitors start planning Italian trips around games that matter.
Both clubs also bring recent silverware to the occasion. Napoli won the 2024/25 Scudetto and finished as runners-up last season, while Bologna lifted the Coppa Italia in May 2025, the club's first major trophy in half a century. The sides even met in the Supercoppa Italiana final in December 2025, which Napoli won 2-0, so this is a fixture both sets of supporters now circle early.
The away allocation is the tightest part of the market. Visiting supporters are housed in the Curva Ospiti at the San Luca end, a section of roughly 2,500 places, with access through a dedicated gate on Via Menabue. Sales into that sector are usually limited to holders of the visiting club's supporter card, and the authorities have placed further limits on Napoli away sales before. For the meeting in Bologna in September 2023, residents of Campania were barred from buying in any sector of the ground.
That restriction pushes many Napoli fans towards neutral seats in the home stands, which in turn squeezes supply for everyone else. Television also shapes the market, because Serie A sets kick-off slots around its broadcast schedule. Buyers who wait for the confirmed kick-off time usually pay more for the same seat.
Napoli's Champions League campaign adds another variable. Their league-phase schedule, including Napoli vs Bodo/Glimt in October, already shapes their autumn. If they progress into the spring, European commitments in the surrounding weeks can influence when Serie A slots this game, which is one more reason the time on your ticket may differ from the one listed today.
The fixture also suits a weekend away. Bologna is compact and well connected by rail and air. A Sunday kick-off leaves Saturday free for the city itself, so many international buyers book this match as the centrepiece of a short trip, and that overseas demand lands on the same limited pool of central seats.
Yes, but not easily through club channels. Bologna sell single-match tickets in phases. Season ticket holders and holders of the club's We Are One card get the first window, a phase for residents of Bologna usually follows, then general sale opens if anything is left. For high-demand opponents, general sale can be brief or never arrive at all.
Season ticket coverage matters too. Bologna's season ticket campaign runs through the summer, with renewals first and free sale after. A strong uptake leaves fewer seats in the Tribuna and Distinti for single-match buyers. Even the San Luca end, where the club reserves season seats for under-30s and families, has limited room in its free-sale phase.
Every Serie A ticket is issued in the holder's name, and the club's ticket office runs identity verification by email and mobile number to curb touting. Change-of-user requests are allowed within a set window before kick-off, which is how named tickets can pass legitimately from one fan to another.
This is where a verified marketplace comes in. Sellers on 1BoxOffice list seats they hold, and the attendee details you provide at purchase are used to transfer the ticket into your name. You do not need a Bologna card, a season ticket or a ballot entry. What you do need is to read the listing notes: some listings for this fixture carry restrictions, such as excluding away supporters or requiring a passport copy, and those conditions follow the security measures set for the match.
Napoli supporters face a different calculation. The away sector is normally sold through the visiting club's own channels to supporter-card holders, and when residence limits apply, fans from Campania cannot buy there at all. A home-sector seat bought on the marketplace is possible, but it comes with clear conditions: you sit as a neutral without colours and respect any listing note that excludes away supporters.
Five factors move the price of a seat for this match: where you sit, how much demand the fixture attracts, how close to kick-off you buy, what the game means for both clubs in the 2026/27 table race and whether hospitality is included. Central longside seats carry a clear premium over the curves, and prices often climb once the broadcast slot is confirmed.
At the time of writing, listings start at around £122 per ticket, and the gap between the curves and the central longside widens as kick-off approaches. The real premium sits in hospitality and in listings that guarantee a block of four or more together, because those are the first to disappear.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £115 – £175 | Budget-conscious fans and first-time visitors | Curva San Luca and upper longside rows; the athletics track adds distance from the pitch |
| Longside standard | £120 – £210 | Pairs and small groups wanting a side-on view | Mostly Distinti listings; strong value for sightlines |
| Lower tier / central | £125 – £230+ | Fans who want to follow tactics closely | Tribuna Coperta central blocks sit under cover |
| Premium seating | £180 – £280+ | Couples and corporate guests without full hospitality | Tribuna Gold seats near the halfway line |
| Hospitality / VIP | £260 – £400+ | Celebrations, client entertaining, special trips | Lounge access and catering before kick-off, at half-time and after the match |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
The Dall'Ara opened in 1927 and still carries its original red-brick shell inside a later metal framework added before the 1990 World Cup. Its oval shape and eight-lane athletics track mean the curves sit further from the action than at a purpose-built football ground, so the longsides are where the view is strongest. The Dall'Ara seating plan shows how the Tribuna, Distinti and both curves wrap around the pitch.
Home colours are expected in every home sector. Napoli shirts and scarves are not advisable outside the away section, and stewards can refuse entry where segregation rules apply. For a wider view of upcoming fixtures at the ground, browse Stadio Renato Dall'Ara tickets.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribuna Gold | Premium buyers and hospitality guests | Premium | Central main-stand seats linked to the Selenella Club lounge |
| Tribuna Coperta | Fans who want cover and a central angle | Upper mid-range | The covered main stand; ideal for a March fixture if rain is forecast |
| Distinti | Groups and pairs after a full side-on view | Mid-range | The opposite longside; a frequent source of seats-together listings |
| Curva Bulgarelli | Home supporters who want noise and colour | Entry level | Named after Giacomo Bulgarelli in 2009; home ultras stand here, so neutral buyers should expect to stand too |
| Curva San Luca (home sections) | Families and younger fans | Entry level | Shares an end with the away section; a quieter alternative to the Bulgarelli |
| Curva Ospiti (away) | Napoli supporters | Entry level | Around 2,500 places at the San Luca end, gate on Via Menabue off Via Porrettana; sales usually tied to a supporter card and subject to regional limits |
The track matters more than many first-time visitors expect. From the curves, the far goal can feel a long way off, while the upper rows of the longsides give a clearer read of shape and movement than the front rows. For a match where tactical battles tend to decide the result, a raised central seat is money well spent.
Listings on 1BoxOffice use five seating categories for this fixture: Distinti, Longside, Shortside, Top Longside and VIP and Hospitality. Shortside covers the two curves, Top Longside covers higher rows along the sides and many listings also carry a fan-area tag such as Home or Bologna, which tells you the seat sits among home supporters.
Weather is worth a thought for a March fixture. The Tribuna Coperta, as its name suggests, is the covered stand, while the curves are far more exposed. If rain is forecast, that roof is worth paying for.
Neutral buyers and undecided fans should aim for the Distinti or the Tribuna Coperta. Both give a full view of the pitch, neither sits inside an organised supporter group and both offer more listings for two or more seats together than the curves do.
Bologna's main hospitality product is the Selenella Club, which pairs Tribuna Gold seats with access to a dedicated lounge and catering service before the match, at the interval and after the final whistle. It is the most comfortable way to see the Dall'Ara and the easiest to plan around for a client day or a family celebration.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Selenella Club | Corporate hosts and special-occasion visitors | Lounge access, catering across the matchday and Tribuna Gold seats |
| Tribuna Gold seat only | Couples wanting a premium view without the lounge | Central sightline near the halfway line at a lower outlay |
| Tribuna Coperta central blocks | Fans who want comfort without a hospitality price | Cover from the weather and a raised central angle |
| Group VIP listings | Parties of four or more | Seats together in premium areas, arranged as one booking |
Hospitality for this match tends to sell out earlier than general seating because the inventory is small. If you want a lounge package, buy as soon as you know your travel dates rather than waiting for the broadcast slot.
Most listings for this fixture are e-tickets. Because Serie A tickets are named, the seller transfers the ticket into the attendee's name before release, and that name must match the photo ID you carry to the turnstile.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| E-ticket (PDF with QR code) | The attendee name matches your passport or ID card; print it or save it offline |
| Mobile ticket via club app transfer | Your account details are correct and the QR code shows in the app before you travel |
| Paper ticket by courier | Your delivery address and the dispatch window; rare for Serie A but possible for some listings |
| Late release close to matchday | The expected release date in the listing notes; named tickets are often issued after the change of user is processed |
If you are buying for someone else, enter their name rather than yours. The ticket is matched against the person standing at the turnstile, not the person who paid.
Read the listing notes in full before you pay, especially any restrictions on residence or supporter allegiance. Bring valid photo ID: entry staff at Italian grounds compare names on tickets with documents. If your ticket sits on your phone, charge it fully and carry a power bank, because mobile entry fails when the screen does.
Give yourself time on the day. The stadium sits in the Costa Saragozza district, about 3km from the centre, where the streets around Via Andrea Costa fill quickly before a big kick-off. Parking is available along Via Porrettana and Via Don Luigi Sturzo, though public transport is far less stressful. The away gate opens two hours before kick-off, and arriving early lets you watch the Curva Bulgarelli build its pre-match display.
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Bologna's Guglielmo Marconi airport sits around 7km from the Dall'Ara, and bus 77 runs from the airport via the central railway station to the Montefiorino stop near the stadium. Bologna Centrale is also one of Italy's main high-speed rail hubs, which makes the city easy to reach from Milan, Florence or Rome. The ground is about 3km from the historic centre (roughly a 40-minute walk) and 3.5km from the station. Most overseas buyers choose e-tickets, which arrive by email with no collection point, so request seats together at the point of purchase rather than hoping to swap on the day.
Fixture dates in Serie A can shift for broadcast reasons, so book flexible flights or refundable hotel rooms until the final slot is announced. Travelling Napoli fans often pair a Bologna trip with a home game in Naples; if that suits your plans, there is a full range of Diego Armando Maradona tickets for Napoli's fixtures this season. Supporters based in Campania should remember that residence-based sales limits have applied to this fixture before.
Bologna owned this fixture in its early years. Between the first Serie A meeting at the ground, then called the Littoriale, in October 1929 and the wartime season of 1941/42, Bologna won 11 of 13 home games against Napoli, conceding just nine goals. Those were the years of Bologna's pre-war title sides, and a 4-0 win in May 1939 came in a season that ended with the Scudetto in Bologna.
The balance shifted after the war. Napoli won three of four visits between 1951 and 1954, while the 1970s turned stubborn: from 1971 to 1981, Bologna lost only once in 12 home meetings, yet seven of those games ended level. Napoli's own golden era left its mark when they won 4-2 here in April 1990, in the closing weeks of their second title-winning season. Since 2008, the visitors have had the better of it, winning seven of 17 Serie A meetings at the ground to Bologna's five.
What makes this fixture distinctive is its unpredictability. Four of the last ten meetings in Bologna have been draws, results since 1997 range from a 5-1 home win to a 1-7 defeat and neither side has won more than two in a row here since 2010. For a buyer, that means a match where both sets of supporters arrive believing.
The figures below cover all Serie A meetings at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara with Bologna as hosts, from October 1929 to November 2025.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 67 |
| Bologna wins | 32 |
| Napoli wins | 18 |
| Draws | 17 |
| Bologna goals | 106 |
| Napoli goals | 82 |
| Biggest Bologna win | 5-1 (2 Nov 1997) |
| Biggest Napoli win | 1-7 (4 Feb 2017) |
| First Serie A meeting in scope | 27 Oct 1929 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 9 Nov 2025 |
Source: Transfermarkt, Worldfootball, Football-Data.co.uk, calcio-seriea.net and historical Serie A season records. Bologna also won 4-0 on 21 May 1939, matching the four-goal margin of the 1997 result.
Bologna's score is shown first in every result.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 9 Nov 2025 | 2-0 |
| 7 Apr 2025 | 1-1 |
| 24 Sep 2023 | 0-0 |
| 28 May 2023 | 2-2 |
| 17 Jan 2022 | 0-2 |
| 8 Nov 2020 | 0-1 |
| 15 Jul 2020 | 1-1 |
| 25 May 2019 | 3-2 |
| 10 Sep 2017 | 0-3 |
| 4 Feb 2017 | 1-7 |
| 6 Dec 2015 | 3-2 |
| 19 Jan 2014 | 2-2 |
| 8 May 2013 | 0-3 |
| 6 May 2012 | 2-0 |
| 10 Apr 2011 | 0-2 |
| 7 Mar 2010 | 2-1 |
| 28 Sep 2008 | 0-1 |
| 25 Feb 2001 | 2-1 |
| 2 Nov 1997 | 5-1 |
| 16 Mar 1997 | 2-1 |
| 20 Jan 1991 | 1-0 |
| 22 Apr 1990 | 2-4 |
| 7 May 1989 | 1-1 |
| 29 Nov 1981 | 2-2 |
| 23 Nov 1980 | 1-1 |
| 30 Dec 1979 | 0-0 |
| 17 Dec 1978 | 1-1 |
| 30 Apr 1978 | 0-0 |
| 16 Jan 1977 | 0-1 |
| 25 Apr 1976 | 2-0 |
| 19 Jan 1975 | 1-0 |
| 5 May 1974 | 2-2 |
| 17 Dec 1972 | 2-0 |
| 16 Jan 1972 | 2-2 |
| 17 Jan 1971 | 1-0 |
| 14 Dec 1969 | 1-2 |
| 10 Nov 1968 | 2-1 |
| 26 Nov 1967 | 1-2 |
| 13 Nov 1966 | 1-0 |
| 26 Sep 1965 | 0-1 |
| 30 Dec 1962 | 4-2 |
| 16 Oct 1960 | 0-2 |
| 10 Jan 1960 | 4-1 |
| 28 Dec 1958 | 1-1 |
| 27 Apr 1958 | 1-1 |
| 3 Mar 1957 | 2-1 |
| 1 Apr 1956 | 3-1 |
| 3 Oct 1954 | 1-3 |
| 6 Dec 1953 | 0-0 |
| 7 Dec 1952 | 1-3 |
| 16 Sep 1951 | 1-4 |
| 24 Sep 1950 | 2-0 |
| 6 Jun 1948 | 0-1 |
| 25 May 1947 | 3-0 |
| 31 May 1942 | 1-2 |
| 2 Mar 1941 | 3-0 |
| 31 Dec 1939 | 1-1 |
| 21 May 1939 | 4-0 |
| 12 Sep 1937 | 3-2 |
| 14 Mar 1937 | 2-1 |
| 16 Feb 1936 | 2-1 |
| 3 Feb 1935 | 3-0 |
| 8 Oct 1933 | 3-0 |
| 4 Dec 1932 | 3-1 |
| 12 Jun 1932 | 2-0 |
| 4 Jun 1931 | 2-0 |
| 27 Oct 1929 | 3-1 |
Source: every result cross-referenced across at least two of Transfermarkt, Worldfootball, Football-Data.co.uk, calcio-seriea.net and historical Serie A season records.
No. Resale listings on a verified marketplace do not require the We Are One card, though you must supply each attendee's name for the change of user.
Travelling Napoli supporters are placed in the Curva Ospiti, entered from Via Menabue. Away colours are best kept out of the home stands.
Buying early usually costs less, since prices tend to firm up once Serie A fixes the kick-off time for the round.
Yes. Italian match tickets are personal, so the seller issues yours in the attendee name you provide and you show matching photo ID at the gate.
Yes, if you pick a listing marked all tickets seated together; listings marked in pairs place your party in neighbouring twos instead.
Sources: Bologna FC official ticketing and stadium information, Transfermarkt, Worldfootball, Football-Data.co.uk, calcio-seriea.net, historical Serie A season records and 1BoxOffice live listings.