Buy Fiorentina vs Cagliari tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the match set for Sunday 6 December 2026 and kick-off listed at 15:00 at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. It is matchday 14 of the Serie A campaign, played in a stadium still in the middle of a major rebuild. With the Curva Fiesole closed for construction, far fewer seats are on sale than the ground's history would suggest.
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A Sunday afternoon in Florence in early December is an easy sell for visitors, with the city quieter than in summer and the Christmas markets opening. For home supporters, Fiorentina at the Franchi is a fixed point in the weekly calendar, and the club's season ticket campaign for 2026/27 sold out in August. That leaves a limited pool of single-match seats for everyone else.
Cagliari also arrive with recent history on their side. They won 2-1 in Florence in January 2026, only their sixth Serie A win at the ground since 1964. Buyers who want seats together or a specific stand should act well before match week.
The single biggest factor in demand for this fixture is capacity. Reports from the start of the season put the usable capacity at roughly 22,000 while the works continue, well below the stadium's nominal figure. The new Curva Fiesole, planned to hold just over 10,000, is not due for completion until 2027 if the schedule holds.
Season ticket holders fill a large share of what is open. The club confirmed a sell-out of its 2026/27 campaign with 14,556 subscribers, which means around two thirds of the available seats are gone before single tickets are released. Subscribers also get early access for Coppa Italia home ties, which keeps them loyal to the club's own sales channels. What remains for league matches is spread across the Tribuna, the Maratona and the Curva Ferrovia.
The closure of the Fiesole also moves supporters around the ground. Fans who would normally stand behind that goal now compete for seats elsewhere, which adds pressure on the Curva Ferrovia and the more affordable Maratona sectors in particular.
Cagliari supporters add a second, smaller layer of demand. For the January 2026 meeting the visitors received 300 places in the away sector, sold only to holders of the Sardinian club's fidelity card and not on matchday. Travelling from Sardinia means a flight or an overnight ferry, so the away allocation tends to go to a committed core.
December timing also plays a part. The fixture sits between an away trip to Udinese and the pre-Christmas run, and Italian league kick-off times are often confirmed only a few weeks ahead. Listings that appear after the slot is confirmed usually move quickly.
Florence itself drives a share of the demand. Many buyers are visitors already in the city who want a match on their itinerary, and a Sunday afternoon kick-off fits neatly around a weekend of museums and restaurants. That tourist pull is steady through the winter, so neutral seats rarely go unsold even for a fixture outside the headline dates.
Fiorentina sell single-match tickets in phases. Recent home matches opened with a priority window of about five days for holders of the InViola Premium Card, followed by a general sale that needs no card and runs until the morning of the match. A final matchday phase from 09:00 is priced at matchday rates.
In theory, that general phase gives anyone a route in. In practice, a stadium at reduced capacity with a sold-out season ticket base leaves little for the general sale, and popular fixtures can be close to sold out before it opens. Casual buyers and overseas visitors are the ones most likely to miss out.
A verified resale marketplace is the practical alternative. Season ticket holders can pass on their seat for up to five matches through the club's change-of-name system, and those seats reach buyers who have no club account or card. You do not need an InViola card or a history of attendance to buy through 1BoxOffice.
The name-change step is the part first-time buyers should understand. Because every ticket carries the holder's name, the seller has to update it to yours before the match, and entry depends on that name matching your ID. Listings set out how and when this happens, so read them closely and send your details as soon as you have ordered.
Residency rules matter for this fixture. For the January 2026 meeting, the club barred residents of Sardinia from home sectors, with Cagliari members limited to the away sector. Check the listing notes carefully if you live on the island, because similar restrictions are likely for the December match.
Supporters planning both meetings can also look at Cagliari vs Fiorentina in Sardinia, the return fixture later in the season. It makes a strong pairing for anyone who wants to see both grounds, and the contrast between a Renaissance city and the Sardinian coast is part of the appeal for travelling fans.
Five factors shape resale prices for this match: seat location, overall demand, how close the fixture is, the context of the 2026/27 season and whether you want a hospitality package. The reduced capacity pushes prices above what a mid-table pairing would usually command. The ranges below are a guide rather than fixed quotes.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £45 – £80 | Budget-conscious fans who want to be inside the ground | Curva Ferrovia seats behind the goal, where season tickets start at the lowest club prices |
| Longside standard | £60 – £110 | First-time visitors and couples | Maratona seats on the side opposite the main stand, partly reopened this season |
| Lower tier / central | £90 – £160+ | Fans who want a clear central view | Central Tribuna sectors close to the halfway line |
| Premium seating | £150 – £300+ | Buyers wanting padded seats and the main stand experience | Poltronissima and Tribuna VIP sectors, limited in number |
| Hospitality / VIP | £300 – £700+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Lounge and suite packages with dining and a reserved seat |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Season ticket prices at the Franchi run from a few hundred euros in the Curva Ferrovia to several thousand in the Tribuna VIP, and that spread carries through to resale. The difference between an end seat and a central side seat is wide, so decide early what matters most to you.
Timing matters as much as location. Prices for a December Sunday often firm up once the kick-off slot is fixed, then rise again in the final ten days as late deciders and visitors already in Florence enter the market. Hospitality prices move less, because most of that capacity is committed to season-long contracts.
The Franchi is a classic Italian bowl with a running track legacy, so fans sit further from the pitch than at a purpose-built football ground. The Tribuna is the main stand, holding the Tribuna d'Onore, Tribuna VIP and Poltronissima sectors. Opposite is the Maratona, the side with the stadium's famous tower, while the two ends are the Curva Fiesole and the Curva Ferrovia.
Designed by Pier Luigi Nervi and opened in 1931, the stadium is a listed piece of modernist architecture, which is one reason the current rebuild is taking time. The cantilevered canopy over the main stand is the part most visitors recognise, and it offers the most shelter from winter weather. The ends and the Maratona are more exposed, so pack a waterproof layer if rain is forecast.
The Stadio Artemio Franchi seating plan shows the sector layout in detail. For every other fixture at the ground, the Stadio Artemio Franchi listings cover the full home calendar.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribuna (central sectors) | Buyers who want a classic side view | Mid to premium | The main stand, with the clearest sightlines on offer at a stadium built around a track |
| Poltronissima and Tribuna VIP | Buyers who want comfort | Premium | Padded seating in the heart of the main stand, close to the hospitality areas |
| Maratona | Neutral buyers and small groups | Mid | Side view facing the main stand; some sectors remain closed for restyling this season |
| Curva Ferrovia | Value seekers and fans who want noise | Lower | End stand behind the goal with the lowest prices; the view of the far end is distant |
| Curva Fiesole | Not available this season | Closed | The traditional home end is under reconstruction, so avoid any listing that claims a seat here |
| Away sector (CE 1-3) | Cagliari supporters | Lower | Visitors' sectors sold only to Cagliari fidelity card holders, with no matchday sales and no change of name |
Neutral buyers usually get the most from the Tribuna or the Maratona, where the view makes up for the distance from the pitch. If you are undecided, a central side seat is the safest first-visit choice, while the Curva Ferrovia suits groups who want to stay together for less.
Cagliari fans who end up in a home sector should keep club colours out of sight. Stadium rules prohibit buying outside your own supporters' area without authorisation, and stewards do enforce the separation.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Viola Lounge or Fiorentina Lounge | Small groups and couples | Pre-match food and drink with a seat in the main stand |
| Lounge 100 | Clients and celebration groups | A lounge setting with dining close to the Tribuna seats |
| Sky Box | Corporate hosts | A private space with catering and a view over the pitch |
| Suite | Top-end corporate buyers | An exclusive package for guests who want privacy and full service |
Fiorentina list eight corporate hospitality products at the Franchi, ranging from wine club and brewery-themed lounges to private boxes and suites. The club does not publish prices, so resale packages give buyers a clearer view of the cost before they commit.
Many of these spaces are sold on season-long contracts, so single-match availability comes and goes. When a lounge or box seat appears for a December fixture, it tends to go quickly, particularly to groups combining the match with a weekend in the city.
Hospitality also removes some of the matchday friction. Guests usually have dedicated entrances and a clear timetable, which helps overseas visitors who are unfamiliar with the name checks and queues at Italian grounds.
Arrive early to get full value from a package, since lounges open well before kick-off. Smart casual clothing works for most spaces, and a warm coat helps for an afternoon in an open stand.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Digital ticket | Confirm the ticket shows your name after the transfer, and keep your phone charged for scanning at the gate |
| E-ticket (PDF) | Check that the holder name on the ticket matches your photo ID before you travel |
| Season card name change | Read the listing notes on when the change of name will be completed through the club's system, and supply your details promptly |
| Collection in Florence | Note the meeting point, time and contact number in your order, and allow time before kick-off |
Italian football tickets are issued in the holder's name, and stewards check photo ID at the entrance. That makes the listing notes especially important: read them before buying, supply the exact name on your passport or ID card and bring that document with you. Charge your phone fully if you are using a digital ticket.
Stadium rules prohibit glass bottles, drinks above 5% alcohol, fireworks, large umbrellas and bulky items such as cool boxes and suitcases. Small folding umbrellas are allowed, which is worth knowing for a December afternoon. The club has also discussed a restricted traffic zone around the stadium on matchdays, so plan to arrive on foot or by public transport.
Allow extra time on the day. Name checks at the entrance take longer than a simple barcode scan, and queues build in the last hour before kick-off. Arriving early also gives you time to find the right gate, since some sectors are reached from different sides of the stadium while the works continue.
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Overseas buyers should favour digital or e-ticket delivery and make sure every name matches a passport. Florence airport at Peretola has a tram link into the city, and Pisa airport connects to Florence by train in roughly an hour. The stadium sits in the Campo di Marte district, east of the historic centre, and Campo di Marte station is a short walk from the ground.
If you are booking for a group, request seats together when you order and read the listing notes to confirm they are adjacent. Serie A dates and kick-off times can move once broadcasters confirm their picks, so book flexible travel where you can. Cagliari supporters crossing from Sardinia should allow for flight or ferry timings, since a Sunday shift can change the whole trip.
Fiorentina first hosted Cagliari in Serie A in November 1964, winning 2-0, and the home side took the first four meetings in Florence. The balance turned at the end of the decade. Cagliari won 1-0 at the Comunale in October 1969, during the season that ended with their only league title, then won again in March 1971 and April 1972, three away wins in a row that no other era of this fixture has matched.
Fiorentina's answer was one of the longest unbeaten runs in the history of the pairing. From March 1973 to September 2013, Cagliari played 25 league matches in Florence without a win, and Fiorentina scored four or more on five occasions, including a 5-1 in December 2007. The run ended with a 3-1 away win in April 2015, still the widest margin Cagliari have managed at the ground.
The fixture has also followed the clubs' fortunes. Cagliari's spells outside Serie A left long gaps in the 1970s and 1980s, while Fiorentina spent a single season in Serie B in the early 1990s. Since Cagliari's return in 2023, the meeting in Florence has been an annual fixture once again.
What makes this fixture interesting now is the recent swing. Fiorentina have dominated the long-run record, yet the last meeting went to Cagliari, and three of the visitors' six wins in Florence have come since 2015. For a buyer, that points to a match that is less predictable than the history suggests, and one where the home crowd has a point to prove after the January defeat.
The figures below cover every Serie A meeting in Florence with Fiorentina as hosts, from 1964 to January 2026. A 1993 home match moved to Verona because of a stadium ban is excluded.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 43 |
| Fiorentina wins | 29 |
| Cagliari wins | 6 |
| Draws | 8 |
| Fiorentina goals | 74 |
| Cagliari goals | 28 |
| Biggest Fiorentina win | 5-1 (23 Dec 2007) |
| Biggest Cagliari win | 1-3 (26 Apr 2015) |
| First Serie A meeting in scope | 29 Nov 1964 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 24 Jan 2026 |
Scores are shown with Fiorentina first. Totals are calculated from the match-by-match results below and cross-checked against Transfermarkt and season results tables.
Fiorentina have won two thirds of these meetings, and Cagliari have scored more than twice in Florence only once. Yet five of the visitors' six wins came by a single goal, which is a reminder of how tight the fixture can be when the home side fails to score first.
Draws have been rarer than the sides' long spells in mid-table might suggest, with only eight in 43 meetings. Three of those finished goalless, in November 1980, May 2012 and July 2020, so most matches in Florence have produced at least one goal and a winner more often than not.
Every Serie A meeting in Florence with Fiorentina as hosts, newest first. Cup ties, Serie B matches and the 1993 match played in Verona are excluded.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 24 Jan 2026 | 1-2 |
| 08 Dec 2024 | 1-0 |
| 02 Oct 2023 | 3-0 |
| 24 Oct 2021 | 3-0 |
| 10 Jan 2021 | 1-0 |
| 08 Jul 2020 | 0-0 |
| 21 Oct 2018 | 1-1 |
| 13 May 2018 | 0-1 |
| 12 Mar 2017 | 1-0 |
| 26 Apr 2015 | 1-3 |
| 15 Sep 2013 | 1-1 |
| 04 Nov 2012 | 4-1 |
| 13 May 2012 | 0-0 |
| 05 Dec 2010 | 1-0 |
| 13 Sep 2009 | 1-0 |
| 11 Apr 2009 | 2-1 |
| 23 Dec 2007 | 5-1 |
| 13 May 2007 | 1-0 |
| 30 Oct 2005 | 2-1 |
| 19 Sep 2004 | 2-1 |
| 18 Mar 2000 | 2-0 |
| 17 Jan 1999 | 4-2 |
| 22 Dec 1996 | 2-0 |
| 17 Sep 1995 | 3-1 |
| 04 Sep 1994 | 2-1 |
| 03 Nov 1991 | 1-0 |
| 24 Mar 1991 | 4-1 |
| 31 Oct 1982 | 3-1 |
| 17 Jan 1982 | 1-1 |
| 09 Nov 1980 | 0-0 |
| 13 Apr 1980 | 1-1 |
| 25 Jan 1976 | 3-0 |
| 27 Apr 1975 | 2-1 |
| 06 Jan 1974 | 4-1 |
| 18 Mar 1973 | 3-0 |
| 09 Apr 1972 | 0-1 |
| 21 Mar 1971 | 1-2 |
| 12 Oct 1969 | 0-1 |
| 16 Feb 1969 | 1-1 |
| 22 Oct 1967 | 1-0 |
| 05 Mar 1967 | 1-0 |
| 06 Feb 1966 | 2-0 |
| 29 Nov 1964 | 2-0 |
Scores are shown with Fiorentina first. Each result is cross-referenced against at least two independent sources, including Transfermarkt, season results tables and match reports.
No, a resale seat bought through 1BoxOffice does not require your own InViola card. You will need valid photo ID that matches the name on the ticket.
Most buyers get stronger value in the weeks after the kick-off time is fixed. Waiting until match week usually means fewer options at a stadium running below full capacity.
Visiting supporters are placed in the dedicated away sectors, with tickets sold through Cagliari's fidelity scheme. Anyone in a home sector should leave red and blue colours at the hotel.
For the last meeting, residents of Sardinia could not buy in home sectors and were limited to the away allocation. Expect similar rules for this fixture and check before you order.
Yes, many listings are sold as pairs or larger blocks with adjacent seats. Choose your quantity first so only suitable listings are shown.
Sources: ACF Fiorentina official club website (season tickets, ticket sale phases, stadium regulations, hospitality and fixture calendar), Cagliari Calcio news coverage, Transfermarkt, RSSSF, Eurosport, Il Tirreno, Virgilio Sport, Sky Sport, La Nazione, FiorentinaUno and LaViola.