Buy Napoli vs Sassuolo tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with this Serie A Matchday 31 fixture listed for Sunday 11 April 2027 at 16:00 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Lega Serie A has not yet fixed the final slot, so the kick-off time and even the day can still move within the matchday weekend. Book seats now and keep the weekend free until the schedule is published.
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This is a spring Sunday in Fuorigrotta with one of Italy's loudest crowds behind the home side. Napoli fill most of the 54,726-capacity bowl for league games. The two curves set the tone long before kick-off.
The record in Naples is one-sided. Napoli have won nine of the 12 Serie A meetings at this stadium and lost only once, a 2-0 defeat played behind closed doors in November 2020. Since then they have won all four home games against Sassuolo with a combined score of 13-1.
Napoli's home games rarely need a glamour opponent to draw a crowd. The club won Serie A in 2023 and 2025, the third and fourth titles in its history, then finished second in 2025/26 on 76 points. That run has kept demand for seats at the Maradona high for almost every league game.
The visitors are no pushovers. Sassuolo came straight back up after relegation in 2024 and finished 11th on 49 points in their first season back, comfortably clear of trouble. They are a well-run club backed by the Mapei group, with a habit of playing open, attacking football.
The fixture falls in a busy spell for the home side. Napoli are in the Champions League this season. April is when the knockout rounds bite. If they are still involved, Lega Serie A can move a Sunday league game to give them extra rest, so treat the 16:00 slot as provisional.
The sides meet first in Emilia on 29 November 2026, at the reverse fixture in Reggio Emilia. That result will colour the mood for April. A Sassuolo win there would give the visiting sector more belief on the long trip south.
April also matters in the table. By Matchday 31 the title race, the Champions League places and the fight to stay up are usually taking shape, which lifts the stakes for both sides. A home win over a mid-table rival is exactly the kind of result Napoli need at that stage of a season.
Crowds for this game have tracked Napoli's fortunes. The first meeting in September 2013 drew 55,677, the August 2023 game drew 46,925 and around 40,000 watched the 1-0 win in January 2026. A spring Sunday with Napoli chasing the top places points towards the higher end of that range.
Napoli's supporter card, the Fidelity Card, is the key to the club's own sales. Holders get priority when single-match tickets go on sale through TicketOne, usually around a week before the game. A general sale follows only if seats remain. For 2026/27 the card costs 20 euros and is valid for three years.
Season tickets take a large share of the stadium first, which leaves a smaller pool for single-match buyers. Face values for recent league games have ranged from about 35 euros in the lower curves to more than 140 euros in the premium Posillipo seats.
Italian tickets are issued in the holder's name. Photo ID can be requested at the turnstiles. Napoli have often barred changes of ticket holder on single-match sales, so the way a listing handles the name on the ticket matters more here than at most grounds.
The structure of the season ticket campaign also shapes supply. Napoli sold two formulas for 2026/27: the Full package covers the Serie A home games plus Champions League fixtures, while the Italia package covers the 19 league home games and a Coppa Italia tie. Season ticket holders can pass their seat to another Fidelity Card holder a limited number of times, which is one reason seats for league games do reach the resale market.
Sassuolo supporters follow their own club's away-ticket notices. Away sectors in Italy usually require the visiting club's supporter card and can be restricted by the authorities, so neutral buyers should not expect access to the visiting sector.
The marketplace is the practical route for anyone without a Fidelity Card or the time to queue for a sale. Listings come from verified sellers and state the sector, the delivery method and how the name on the ticket is handled before you pay.
Five factors drive the price for this 2026/27 fixture. Sector comes first, followed by demand for a Napoli home game, the confirmed kick-off slot, the state of the title and European races in April and whether you choose hospitality.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curva A or Curva B | £55 – £80 | Atmosphere seekers on a budget | Home ends behind the goals; upper tiers are the more affordable option |
| Distinti | £65 – £110 | First-time visitors and small groups | Long side opposite the main stand, in lower and upper tiers |
| Tribuna Nisida | £90 – £160 | Fans who want a central view | Main-stand seating with a clear look across the pitch |
| Tribuna Posillipo | £130 – £240+ | Couples and tactical watchers | The premium side of the main stand, including Posillipo Premium seats |
| Hospitality / VIP | £250 – £500+ | Corporate guests and celebrations | Lounge access with food and drink; inclusions vary by listing |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Timing matters as much as sector. Once Lega Serie A confirms the slot, travelling buyers commit and pairs in the Distinti thin out quickly.
For context, this game sits below the Maradona's headline dates. The visits of Juventus, Inter, AC Milan and AS Roma command far higher prices, so Sassuolo's visit offers a full Napoli matchday at a more accessible level. That makes it a good choice for first-time visitors who want the atmosphere without the top-fixture premium.
Group size matters too. Pairs are the most common listing size, so two seats together offer the widest choice. Groups of four or more will see fewer matching listings, which can push the price per head into the next bracket.
The Maradona is a large bowl with an athletics track around the pitch, so distance from the action varies more than at a purpose-built football ground.
The Stadio Maradona seating plan shows how the sectors and blocks are laid out. The table below explains what each area suits.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curva A | Committed home supporters | Lower | Home to organised groups, with flags and nonstop singing; expect to stand and avoid it in Sassuolo colours |
| Curva B | Home fans who want the full atmosphere | Lower | The opposite end and just as loud; views are distant because of the track |
| Distinti | Neutrals and first-time visitors | Mid | The long side opposite the main stand, with a balanced view of the pitch and both curves |
| Tribuna Nisida | Buyers who want a central view | Upper mid | Part of the main stand, with good sightlines across the pitch |
| Tribuna Posillipo | Premium buyers | Upper | The most comfortable general seats in the ground, near the halfway line |
| Settore ospiti | Sassuolo supporters only | Lower | A segregated visiting sector with its own entrance, searches and supporter-card rules |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans should aim for the Distinti or the Tribuna Nisida, where the crowd is mixed and the view of the curves is part of the show. Keep Sassuolo's green and black out of sight anywhere outside the visiting sector.
If you want to compare dates or sectors across the season, browse the full range of Stadio Maradona tickets. It is a quick way to judge whether a listing for this game is fair value.
The ground has a long story of its own. It opened on 6 December 1959, was later known as the San Paolo and was renamed in honour of Diego Armando Maradona on 4 December 2020. Upgrades for the 2019 Universiade brought new seats and screens, which is why the bowl feels more modern inside than its age suggests.
Families have their own option too. The Tribuna Family sector offers reduced prices for children, which suits parents bringing younger fans to their first Serie A game. Seats there are limited, so they are among the first to go once the club's sale opens.
Cover is limited in parts of the ground, so an April shower can reach the lower rows. Upper-tier seats near the halfway line give the most shelter and the clearest view over the track.
Napoli's hospitality is centred on the Tribuna Posillipo, the premium side of the main stand. The club opened a redesigned lounge there in November 2025, adding to the existing Champions Club facilities.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Posillipo seats with Champions Club access | Couples and small groups | Premium seats plus pre-match and half-time lounge access, with food and drink |
| Riflessi Lounge | Corporate guests and partners | A contemporary lounge designed around the colours of the Bay of Naples |
| Posillipo Premium seating | Fans who want comfort without a full package | The most central general seats in the main stand |
| Tribuna Nisida premium seats | Value-minded premium buyers | A central main-stand view at a lower price than the Posillipo |
Hospitality places at the Maradona are limited compared with newer stadiums, so packages for weekend games tend to sell early. Listings state what is included, from food and drink to arrival times and seat location, so read the detail before comparing prices.
Hospitality listings at the Maradona are generally sold on the basis that away supporters are not permitted. Sassuolo fans who want a premium experience should choose listings that confirm away fans are allowed, or accept that club colours must stay hidden.
For a spring game against a mid-table opponent, hospitality is often easier to find than for the visits of Juventus or Inter. That makes this fixture a sensible choice for buyers who want a premium day in Naples without the premium-fixture price.
Every listing shows its delivery method before you pay. Match it to your travel plans, especially if you are flying into Naples close to the game.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| PDF e-ticket by email | The name on the ticket, whether it must be printed and that each barcode is unique |
| Mobile ticket | The app or link needed, the account it is sent to and when the transfer happens |
| Ticket loaded on a Fidelity Card | Whose card it is on and what you need to carry at the turnstile |
| Collection in Naples | The collection point, the time window and the ID you need to bring |
Read the listing notes in full, bring photo ID that matches the name on your ticket and charge your phone if you are using mobile entry. Italian grounds combine bag searches with ID controls. Queues at the Maradona build in the final hour before kick-off.
The stadium sits in Fuorigrotta, about seven kilometres west of the city centre. Metro Line 2 to Campi Flegrei is around ten minutes' walk away. The Cumana railway stops at Mostra-Stadio Maradona, a few minutes from the gates. ANM bus 151 links the central station with Piazzale Tecchio outside the ground.
Supporters with disabilities have dedicated places in several sectors, each with a seat for a companion. The club lists 44 wheelchair positions in the lower main stand and 28 in each lower curve, plus 120 places for fans with reduced mobility in the lower Distinti. Places are allocated through a registration process on the club's TicketOne platform, so arrange access directly with the club before you travel.
Aim to arrive an hour or more before kick-off to take in the build-up around Piazzale Tecchio. After the final whistle, trains and the metro fill quickly, so be ready to wait or walk a stop further along the line.
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Step1
Find the fixture
Open the listing for Sunday 11 April 2027 at the Stadio Maradona and confirm that the date matches your travel plans.
Step2
Set up your account
Create an account with your email address so order details and updates reach you directly.
Step3
Choose your sector
Decide between the curves, the Distinti and the two main-stand tribunes, then set the number of seats you need.
Step4
Compare the listings
Look at sector, block, row and price side by side. A central seat in the Distinti often gives a better view than a higher-priced seat near the corner flag.
Step5
Read the listing notes
Confirm the delivery method, how the name on the ticket is handled and whether seats are together. Sassuolo supporters should make sure the seats are not in a home curve.
Step6
Enter attendee details and pay
Give the full name of each attendee exactly as it appears on their photo ID, then complete the secure payment.
Step7
Watch for your confirmation
An email with your order number arrives straight after payment. Keep it handy until your tickets are delivered.
Step8
Follow your order
Use track order to see when your tickets are sent and how they will reach you.
Overseas buyers should favour PDF or mobile delivery, which avoids courier timing worries. Make sure the name on each ticket matches your passport. Naples Capodichino Airport has direct flights from across Europe and the Gulf. The Alibus shuttle links it with the central station and the port.
Date movement is the main planning risk. The game is listed for Sunday 11 April, but the Matchday 31 weekend can stretch from Friday to Monday until the league publishes exact times. Napoli's Champions League commitments add a second reason the date could shift, so book flexible travel where you can.
Buyers in the Gulf should note the time difference. Naples is two hours behind the UAE in April, so a 16:00 kick-off in Naples would be 18:00 in Dubai. UK visitors are one hour behind local time. Prices on the marketplace are shown in pounds sterling.
Sassuolo supporters face a trip of around 600 kilometres. Most travel by high-speed train from Reggio Emilia or Bologna, or fly into Capodichino. They are usually advised to meet in the city centre rather than around the stadium before heading to Fuorigrotta together.
Many visitors combine the match with a few days on the coast. Rome is just over an hour away by high-speed train, which makes a two-city trip simple. The centro storico and the seafront put plenty of hotels on Metro Line 2, the most direct line to Campi Flegrei.
Visitors who want to stay closer to the ground can look at Mergellina and Chiaia, on the seafront west of the centre. Both sit on Metro Line 2, a few stops from Campi Flegrei, so the journey back after the final whistle is short even when the trains are busy.
Anyone following Sassuolo across the season can also look at their home games in Emilia. Our listings for the Mapei Stadium in Reggio Emilia cover every fixture at Sassuolo's home ground.
This is a young fixture by Serie A standards. Sassuolo, from a town of around 40,000 people near Modena, reached the top flight for the first time in 2013. Their first visit to Naples that September ended 1-1 in front of 55,677. It was a statement draw for a newly promoted club and a warning that they would not be easy to beat.
Napoli soon took control. They won five of the next six home meetings, including 3-1 wins in January 2016 and October 2017; only a 1-1 draw in November 2016 broke the run. Sassuolo's attacking style kept the games lively, but the home side's quality usually told in the second half.
The one upset came in unusual circumstances. On 1 November 2020, with stadiums closed to fans during the pandemic, Sassuolo won 2-0 in an empty Maradona. It remains their only win in Naples in the league.
Napoli's response has been emphatic. They beat Sassuolo 6-1 in April 2022, 4-0 in October 2022 on the way to the 2022/23 title and 2-0 in August 2023. After Sassuolo's relegation and immediate return, a 1-0 win in January 2026 kept the streak going.
What makes this fixture distinctive is the gap between Sassuolo's reputation for open football and their results in Naples. They have scored in half of their visits, yet they have only one win to show for it. For a buyer, that means a game that tends to be lively with a home crowd expecting three points.
The figures below cover all Serie A meetings at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, known as the San Paolo until December 2020, with Napoli as hosts. Games in Reggio Emilia and cup ties are left out.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 12 |
| Napoli wins | 9 |
| Sassuolo wins | 1 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Napoli goals | 27 |
| Sassuolo goals | 7 |
| Biggest Napoli win | 6-1 (30 Apr 2022) |
| Biggest Sassuolo win | 0-2 (1 Nov 2020) |
| First Serie A meeting in scope | 25 Sep 2013 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 17 Jan 2026 |
Source: Transfermarkt and StatMuse match records, cross-referenced result by result.
Napoli average more than two goals a game against Sassuolo at home and have kept six clean sheets in 12 meetings. Sassuolo have scored in six of their visits but never more than twice.
The record splits into clear phases. Napoli won five and drew two of the first seven meetings, lost the closed-doors game in November 2020 and have won all four since. That latest run has produced 13 goals for Napoli and one for Sassuolo.
Every Serie A game Napoli have hosted against Sassuolo, newest first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2026 | Napoli 1-0 Sassuolo |
| 27 Aug 2023 | Napoli 2-0 Sassuolo |
| 29 Oct 2022 | Napoli 4-0 Sassuolo |
| 30 Apr 2022 | Napoli 6-1 Sassuolo |
| 01 Nov 2020 | Napoli 0-2 Sassuolo |
| 25 Jul 2020 | Napoli 2-0 Sassuolo |
| 07 Oct 2018 | Napoli 2-0 Sassuolo |
| 29 Oct 2017 | Napoli 3-1 Sassuolo |
| 28 Nov 2016 | Napoli 1-1 Sassuolo |
| 16 Jan 2016 | Napoli 3-1 Sassuolo |
| 23 Feb 2015 | Napoli 2-0 Sassuolo |
| 25 Sep 2013 | Napoli 1-1 Sassuolo |
Source: Transfermarkt and StatMuse, each score confirmed by both.
Not for home sectors bought on the marketplace. The card gives priority in the club's own sales, while away sectors usually require the visiting club's supporter card.
Yes. Italian tickets carry a name, so bring a passport or national ID card that matches it.
In the segregated settore ospiti, which has its own entrance. Anyone in Sassuolo colours should stay out of the curves and home sectors.
The Distinti, which faces the main stand and looks across at both curves at a mid-range price.
Your tickets remain valid for the confirmed date and time. Moves within the matchday weekend are normal once Lega Serie A publishes its schedule.
Sources: Lega Serie A 2026/27 fixture calendar, SSC Napoli official ticketing and stadium information, US Sassuolo official away-ticket notices, Transfermarkt and StatMuse.