Buy Venezia FC vs Cagliari tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the Serie A Matchday 25 meeting set for Sunday 21 February 2027 and currently listed for 15:00 local time (14:00 UK) at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo. The league confirms exact kick-off slots a few weeks ahead, so treat the date as the anchor and the hour as provisional. A move to Saturday or Monday is possible once the broadcasters make their picks.
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Few fixtures in Italian football come with a matchday quite like this one. Venezia FC play on the island of Sant'Elena at the eastern tip of Venice, where most supporters arrive by boat. Cagliari travel from Sardinia, so both sets of fans cross water to reach the ground. The history between the clubs adds an edge: when they last met at the Penzo on the final day of a season, it sent Cagliari down.
The sections below cover how ticketing works at the Penzo, what resale prices look like, where to sit, what hospitality includes and how each ticket reaches you. The record between the clubs and the story behind it follow further down.
The Penzo is one of the smallest grounds in Serie A. Its current layout holds around 10,500 for league games, spread across four separate sectors. Season ticket holders take a large share of that before any match goes on sale, which leaves a small pool of seats for everyone else.
Venice itself adds to the pressure. The city draws visitors from all over the world. A Serie A match on a Sunday afternoon is an easy addition to a weekend in the lagoon. Many of those buyers are not regular supporters, yet they compete for the same seats as locals and fans from the mainland around Mestre.
Cagliari bring a loyal travelling support, though the journey from Sardinia limits numbers. The away sector at the Penzo is small and allocated through the visiting club, so Cagliari supporters without an away ticket often look elsewhere in the ground. That pushes demand for neutral seats a little higher than the fixture alone would suggest.
February is also a good month for this match. The winter light on the lagoon, thinner tourist crowds and lower hotel prices make it an attractive time for a city break with football attached. Resale prices usually firm up once the kick-off slot is confirmed and again in the final fortnight.
The league table will shape demand too. Venezia are back in Serie A after winning Serie B in 2025/26. Every home point matters for a promoted side. If the match carries weight in the fight to stay up by late February, expect the home sectors to fill early and the atmosphere to match.
Midweek and evening games at the Penzo can be harder to reach for visitors, since the last water buses and trains to the mainland need planning. A Sunday afternoon slot avoids that problem, which is part of why this fixture appeals to travelling buyers.
Through the club, yes, but with limits. Venezia sell home tickets in two phases. Holders of the club's Supporters Card get first access at reduced prices for about a week. A general sale at standard prices follows, subject to availability, through the club's ticketing partner, retail outlets and the Venezia FC stores in Venice and Mestre.
Every ticket is nominative, as with all Serie A matches. The name on the ticket must match the holder and stewards check photo ID at the gate. Supporters must also stay in their assigned seat throughout the game. For resale buyers, this means checking how the seller will transfer the name before you pay.
A matchday box office opens when seats remain, usually a couple of hours before kick-off, at slightly different prices. For a weekend fixture in a small ground, relying on that is a gamble, especially if you have booked travel and a hotel around the game.
That is where a verified resale marketplace fits. On 1BoxOffice you can buy without a Supporters Card, choose the sector you want and see the delivery method before you pay. Listings come from sellers who already hold tickets, so you are not racing the club's sale. The trade-off is price: resale reflects demand, not face value.
Cagliari supporters face their own rules. Away tickets are sold through the visiting club once the local authorities have set the security arrangements, with roughly 1,000 places in the Curva Nord set aside for visiting fans. Anyone travelling from Sardinia without an away ticket should buy in a neutral area and follow the colours guidance that comes with it.
Five things set the price for this fixture: sector, overall demand, how close the match is, the league position of both sides in February and whether you want hospitality. Face values at the Penzo are moderate by Serie A standards, but a small capacity and a tourist city keep resale prices higher than the opponent alone would justify.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curva Sud | £45 – £75 | Atmosphere seekers | Home end, mostly season ticket holders |
| Distinti, outer seats | £55 – £90 | Budget buyers wanting a side view | Open stand along the touchline |
| Distinti, central | £70 – £115 | First-time visitors | Good view of the whole pitch |
| Tribuna Centrale | £100 – £170 | Couples and small groups | The only covered stand, limited supply |
| Hospitality package | £200 – £400+ | Corporate guests and special occasions | Premium seat with catering |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Two patterns are worth knowing. The Tribuna Centrale is the only covered stand, so on a wet February afternoon its seats are the first to go. Groups of four or more seated together tend to sit at the top of each bracket, since most listings come in pairs.
Watch the kick-off slot as well. A Sunday afternoon game suits weekend visitors who can fly in on Friday or Saturday. If the league moves the match to a Monday evening, some travelling buyers drop out and prices can soften slightly in the days that follow.
The Penzo opened in 1913, which makes it one of the oldest grounds in Italy still in use. Its four sectors stand apart from each other, close to the pitch, with the lagoon visible beyond. The covered Tribuna Centrale runs along one side, the open Tribuna Solesin, known as the Distinti, faces it, while the Curva Sud and Curva Nord sit behind the goals. The Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo seating plan shows each sector before you choose.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curva Sud | Atmosphere seekers | Lower | Home end with around 2,900 places and the main supporter groups |
| Tribuna Solesin (Distinti) | Value with a side view | Lower to mid | The largest sector, with around 3,900 seats along the touchline |
| Tribuna Centrale | Tactical view and comfort | Upper | Covered main stand with around 2,000 seats |
| Curva Nord | Cagliari supporters | Lower | Away end, with around 1,000 places for visiting fans |
| Hospitality areas | Comfort and dining | Upper | Premium seats in the main stand with catering |
Neutral buyers should stay out of the Curva Nord and avoid Cagliari red and blue in home sectors, since stewards and neighbours expect home places to be home support. If you are undecided, a central seat in the Distinti gives a full view of the pitch and of the Curva Sud.
The atmosphere is compact and loud. With supporters so close to the pitch, the noise from the Curva Sud carries across the whole ground. The orange, green and black of the home side stands out against the water behind. It is a very different experience from the large bowls of Milan or Rome.
Weather matters more here than at most grounds. Only the Tribuna Centrale has a roof, so anyone sitting elsewhere should bring a waterproof in February. The wind off the lagoon can make an afternoon game feel colder than the forecast suggests.
Sightlines are good from almost every seat because the stands sit so close to the touchline. The Distinti suits buyers who want to watch the tactical shape of the game, while seats near the Curva Sud put you beside the home supporters without being in the thick of the singing. Lower rows can feel very close to the play.
Families should look for seats in the Distinti, away from the curve. Choose an aisle seat if you are bringing young children, so trips to the concourse are quick and simple. Supporters who need an accessible position should contact the club directly, as the boat journey and older layout need some planning.
Hospitality at the Penzo is small in scale, reflecting the size of the ground, but it is well placed. Packages are based in the Tribuna Centrale, the covered main stand. The club sells them through its corporate team. Supply is limited, so single-match packages do not stay on sale for long.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Premium main stand seat | Individuals and pairs | Covered central seat with food and drink |
| Lounge package | Small groups | Pre-match dining and a reserved seat near the halfway line |
| Corporate package | Business hosts | Group hospitality arranged through the club's corporate team |
| Partner package | Business guests | Hospitality sold through the club's sponsor network |
Inclusions vary by listing, so read the notes before you pay and confirm whether drinks are included throughout. Some packages may include water transport to the ground, which is worth checking.
Book early if a package suits you. With so few premium places and a city that draws visitors all year round, hospitality for a weekend game in Venice is scarcer than the opponent might suggest.
Every listing states its delivery method before you buy. The four you are likely to see are below.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket | Which app or transfer method the seller uses and when the transfer will happen |
| E-ticket (PDF) | That the file shows your sector, row and seat and the name matches your ID |
| Season card access | How access loaded on a season card will be handed over and returned |
| Local collection | The meeting point, time window and what ID you need to collect |
Read the listing notes for any restrictions, bring valid photo ID that matches the name on the ticket and charge your phone fully if entry is mobile. Expect a security check at the gate.
Getting there is part of the day. The ground sits on Sant'Elena, at the far eastern end of the city. Water buses on lines 1, 4.2, 5.2 and 6 stop at Sant'Elena, a short walk from the turnstiles. You can also walk from Piazza San Marco along the waterfront in around 30 minutes, which is the most memorable approach to any ground in Italy.
Supporters arriving from the mainland can park in Mestre and use the dedicated boat shuttle on matchdays. The club has included water transport with some advance ticket purchases, so check what your ticket covers before you travel.
Allow plenty of time after the final whistle. Water buses fill quickly when the whole crowd leaves at once. Walking back towards San Marco or the Arsenale while the queues clear is often just as quick. Far more pleasant.
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Most overseas visitors fly into Venice Marco Polo airport, which has direct flights from across Europe and the Gulf, then take the water bus or a bus to Piazzale Roma. Treviso airport is a common alternative for budget routes. Trains arrive at Venezia Santa Lucia, on the Grand Canal, with fast links from Milan, Bologna and Rome. Choose mobile or e-ticket listings if you are travelling from abroad, then filter for seats together if you are a group.
The main variable for overseas buyers is the kick-off time. Serie A confirms exact slots a few weeks before the matchday, so book flexible flights or hotels where you can and keep a day either side if the trip is long. The Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo guide lists every upcoming fixture at the ground if you want to plan more than one visit.
Castello, the district around Sant'Elena and the Arsenale, is the quietest base for the match and a short walk from the ground. Hotels around San Marco and Rialto are more central but busier and more expensive. Mestre, on the mainland, offers the lowest prices and a quick train or bus into the city.
A February weekend is a fine time to see the city. The crowds are thinner than in summer, while the Biennale gardens sit right next to the stadium. Carnival ends in the second week of February 2027, so the city should be calmer and hotels more affordable by match weekend. If you plan to see the reverse fixture, the Cagliari stadium guide covers home games in Sardinia.
The modern history between these clubs is a story of the two divisions. Both have spent recent seasons moving between Serie A and Serie B. Their meetings have often carried consequences at one end of the table or the other. The most famous came at the Penzo in May 2022.
On the final day of the 2021/22 season, Cagliari arrived in Venice needing to win to stay in Serie A. Venezia were already relegated. The match finished 0-0 and Cagliari went down. For a home crowd with nothing left to play for, it was a strange afternoon: their own side's relegation confirmed, yet still able to decide the fate of the visitors.
Cagliari got their revenge a year later. In the 2023 Serie B play-offs they beat Venezia 2-1 in Sardinia, then went on to win promotion back to the top flight. Venezia followed them up in 2024. The clubs met again in Serie A in 2024/25, with Venezia winning 2-1 at the Penzo just before Christmas.
Venezia went down again at the end of that season but bounced straight back. Under Giovanni Stroppa they won Serie B in 2025/26 with 82 points, sealing promotion with a game to spare. Cagliari, meanwhile, consolidated under Fabio Pisacane, finishing 14th in 2025/26 with 43 points to secure another season in Serie A.
That leaves a fixture between two clubs who know the drop well. For Venezia, home points against teams around them are the foundation of any survival bid. For Cagliari, a win in Venice would be their first in Serie A at the Penzo.
Venezia's identity has also changed off the pitch in recent years. The club has become known far beyond Italy for its kits and branding, which draw on the city's art and design heritage. Its supporters have long been among the most distinctive in the country. Few clubs carry their city so visibly onto the pitch.
Cagliari carry a different kind of identity. As the only Sardinian club with a long Serie A history, they represent an entire island. Their 1970 Scudetto, won with Gigi Riva leading the line, remains one of the great stories in Italian football. Travelling supporters carry that pride with them to every away ground.
For neutral visitors, that history adds something to a fixture that might otherwise look routine. Both clubs have felt the other's influence on their fate. Both sets of supporters remember it.
The figures below cover every Serie A meeting at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo with Venezia as hosts. Serie B, play-off and away meetings are excluded.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 5 |
| Venezia wins | 3 |
| Cagliari wins | 0 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Venezia goals | 7 |
| Cagliari goals | 2 |
| Biggest Venezia win | 3-0 (13 Feb 2000) |
| Biggest Cagliari win | None to date |
| First meeting in scope | 12 Mar 1967 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 22 Dec 2024 |
Source: fussballdaten.de, cross-checked against football-data.co.uk and Wikipedia season records.
The pattern is clear. Cagliari have never won a Serie A game at the Penzo. They have scored only twice in five visits. Three of the five meetings ended with a Venezia clean sheet, which gives the home crowd good reason for confidence.
All Serie A meetings at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo with Venezia as hosts, newest first.
| Date | Fixture | Score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 2024 | Venezia vs Cagliari | 2-1 | 2024/25 |
| 22 May 2022 | Venezia vs Cagliari | 0-0 | 2021/22 |
| 13 Feb 2000 | Venezia vs Cagliari | 3-0 | 1999/00 |
| 18 Apr 1999 | Venezia vs Cagliari | 1-0 | 1998/99 |
| 12 Mar 1967 | Venezia vs Cagliari | 1-1 | 1966/67 |
Source: fussballdaten.de, football-data.co.uk and Wikipedia season records.
The long gaps between meetings say as much about the two clubs as the scores do. Five Serie A games in Venice spread across almost 60 years reflect how rarely both have been in the top flight at the same time.
No, though card holders get first access. Verified resale listings are open to anyone.
Earlier is usually more affordable, as prices tend to rise once the kick-off time is fixed and again in the last two weeks.
Yes, Serie A tickets are nominative and stewards check that your photo ID matches the name on the ticket.
Take water bus line 1, 4.2, 5.2 or 6 to Sant'Elena, or walk around 30 minutes from Piazza San Marco.
In the Curva Nord, with around 1,000 places for visiting fans. Home fans should not buy there.
Sources: fussballdaten.de, football-data.co.uk and Wikipedia match records; Venezia FC official ticketing information; Mediagol stadium guide; Eurosport and Wikipedia coverage of the 2025/26 Serie B season; Forza Italian Football reporting on the 2022 final day.