Buy Venezia FC vs Genoa tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the Matchday 23 meeting at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo listed for Sunday 7 February 2027 at 15:00 local time (14:00 UK time). Serie A publishes exact kick-off slots a few weeks before each round, so treat the Sunday afternoon listing as the working plan and keep travel bookings flexible until the league confirms it.
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Few fixtures in Italian football come with a setting like this one. Venezia FC play on the island of Sant'Elena at the eastern tip of Venice, and supporters arrive by water bus or on foot along the lagoon. Add a newly promoted side hosting Genoa, the club that played the very first match at this ground in 1913, and you have a Sunday that sells well beyond the city.
A compact ground of 12,048 seats, nominative ticketing and a winter date in one of the world's most visited cities all shape what you pay and where you can sit. The sections below cover each part of the decision, from which stand suits you to how delivery and entry work on the day.
Venezia are back in Serie A as Serie B champions, and promotion always lifts demand at a ground this size. With just over 12,000 seats, the Penzo is one of the smaller stadiums in the division, and a strong season ticket campaign takes a large share of the ground before matchday sales open. What remains has to cover local fans, visitors to Venice who want a match on their itinerary and neutral buyers drawn by the setting.
Genoa add a travelling support with a long memory. The club is the oldest still playing in Italy, founded in 1893, and its fans follow the side in numbers. The away section in the Curva Nord holds around 1,000 supporters, so many Genoa fans who miss out on that allocation turn to the resale market instead.
Timing adds another layer. Matchday 23 falls in early February, when promoted sides start to learn whether they can stay up and every home point becomes precious. Both clubs spent recent seasons moving between Serie A and Serie B, which means this is a match that can shape a relegation battle. That kind of stake draws a full house even on a cold lagoon afternoon.
The calendar helps demand too. The match lands on the final weekend of the Carnival of Venice, when the city is at its busiest and many visitors look for something to add to a long weekend. Expect a share of neutral buyers who have never been to an Italian league game, all chasing the same limited seats.
The reverse fixture comes first, with Genoa hosting Venezia on 25 October 2026 at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris. The result there will set the tone for February, and a win for either side is likely to sharpen interest in the return game.
Through the club, only after the priority phase. Venezia sells matchday tickets through its Vivaticket platform, club stores in Venice and Mestre and authorised resellers. For recent home games, the first phase of sales has been reserved for holders of the Venezia FC Supporters Card at discounted prices, with general sale opening about a week later at full price.
Season tickets take the largest share. The 2026/27 campaign opened in June with a renewal window for existing holders, followed by open sales from 1 July until the season started or allocations ran out. A Supporters Card, valid for two seasons, is required to buy a season ticket. Each step removes seats from the general pool before a single matchday ticket is released.
Italian football also has its own rules. Every ticket is nominative, meaning it carries the holder's name, and fans must show valid ID at the gate. Supporters are required to sit in their assigned seat. Away sales are confirmed only after the local security authorities decide the conditions for each fixture, which can include limits on who can buy tickets in the visiting section.
That is where the marketplace fits in. Buying through 1BoxOffice removes the need for a Supporters Card, a Vivaticket queue or a trip to a club store. You choose your stand, see the full price before you commit and receive your tickets ahead of the match, with every order protected by the guarantee described in the buying steps below. Because tickets in Italy are named, always follow the listing's instructions on name details so entry runs smoothly.
Five things drive resale prices for this match. Seat location comes first, with the central Tribuna commanding a clear premium over the curves. Demand follows, and a promoted club playing at a unique venue in a tourist city draws interest far beyond its home support. Timing is the third factor, since prices often firm up once Serie A confirms the exact kick-off. The competition context of the 2026/27 season, with both sides likely fighting near the bottom, is the fourth. The fifth is hospitality, where a small VIP area keeps packages at a steep step up from standard seating.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £35 – £55 | Budget-conscious fans who want atmosphere | Curva Sud and corner sections behind the goal |
| Longside standard | £45 – £70 | First-time visitors and small groups | Distinti Solesin side stand, away from the halfway line |
| Lower tier / central | £70 – £110+ | Buyers who want to be close to the action | Tribuna Centrale seats near halfway |
| Premium seating | £100 – £150+ | Couples and business guests | Front rows of the Tribuna Centrale with a view at pitch level |
| Hospitality / VIP | £180 – £350+ | Corporate groups and special occasions | VIP lounge access with food, drinks and a central seat |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
For context, face values at the Penzo are modest. Recent club price lists have put curve seats well under €20 and central Tribuna seats in the €40 to €50 range, with away tickets including a dedicated water transfer. The gap between face value and resale reflects how few seats reach general sale for a promoted club in a small ground, not a higher price set by the club.
Expect movement at two points. The first comes when Serie A announces the exact slot for Matchday 23, as buyers who were waiting on the date commit and some sellers reprice. The second comes in the final week, when season ticket holders who cannot attend release their seats. Neither guarantees a lower price, but both widen the choice of stands and seat pairs.
The Carnival weekend adds a third factor unique to this fixture. Visitors already in Venice for the festivities often decide late that they want a match on their itinerary, which can push up prices for side-stand seats in the final days. If you know you want to go, securing seats early removes that risk, and you can spend the weekend enjoying the city rather than watching listings.
The Penzo opened in 1913 and is the second-oldest stadium in Italian football still in use. It has been rebuilt in stages over the decades, most recently for the return to Serie A in 2021, and today it is a rectangle of four separate stands with open corners, sitting right on the water at Sant'Elena. Every seat is numbered and close to the pitch. Before you choose a block, study the Stadio Penzo seating plan to see how each stand and sector is laid out.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribuna Centrale | Buyers who want comfort and a central view | Mid to high | Main stand with the VIP lounge; central sectors sell first |
| Distinti Solesin (central) | Groups wanting a side view at fair cost | Mid | Long side opposite the main stand, with a clear look at the whole pitch |
| Distinti laterali | Value hunters and neutral buyers | Lower | Ends of the side stand, closer to the corners but still a full view |
| Curva Sud | Fans who want noise and singing | Lower | Home end with flags and choreography; home colours only and stricter stewarding |
| Curva Nord (away section) | Genoa supporters | Lower | Around 1,000 places for visiting fans, reached by a dedicated water shuttle; wear red and blue here only |
| Front rows near halfway | Buyers who want to feel part of the match | High | Pitch-level view with the players a few metres away |
Neutral buyers and undecided fans usually get the most from the Distinti Solesin or the Tribuna Centrale, where you see the Curva Sud in full voice without being inside it. Because the stands are low, sightlines from the higher rows of the side stands are often better than from the front, especially for following team shape. The full list of Venezia home matches at the Stadio Penzo shows every date on sale this season if you want to compare fixtures.
Seat choice also depends on who you are travelling with. Families tend to prefer the side stands, away from the drums and flags of the home end, while groups who want to sing with the home support should look at the Curva Sud. Genoa fans without an away ticket should pick a neutral side-stand seat and keep club colours out of sight until they leave the ground.
February weather on the lagoon can be damp and windy, so dress warmly wherever you sit. If staying dry matters to your group, confirm in the listing notes whether the sector you are buying is covered before you commit.
Venezia's hospitality centres on the VIP lounge in the main stand, refitted when the stadium was renovated for the 2021 return to Serie A. The lounge overlooks the pitch and was designed with a Venetian feel, and the club also sells corporate season packages for businesses.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| VIP lounge with Tribuna seat | Business guests and couples | Lounge access with food and drinks, plus a central seat in the main stand |
| Pitch-view seats | Fans who want the closest view | Front-row seats at pitch level, sold as a premium product in recent seasons |
| Premium Tribuna Centrale | Small groups on a Venice weekend | Best central sightlines without the full lounge package |
| Corporate packages | Companies entertaining clients | Multi-seat packages for business guests, usually sold for the season |
Hospitality supply at a ground this size is small, and corporate clients take much of it for the season. When a package appears for this fixture, confirm what is included before you buy: dining format, drinks, seat location and arrival arrangements.
Hospitality also solves a practical problem for visitors. A lounge ticket means a warm room on a February afternoon and a clear plan for the day, which takes a lot of the guesswork out of a first trip to a stadium you can only reach on foot or by boat.
How your tickets reach you depends on the seller's listing. Every listing on 1BoxOffice states the delivery method before you pay, and the table below shows what each one means in practice.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Print-at-home e-ticket | That you can print it clearly and that the name details match the instructions in the listing |
| Mobile ticket | That the ticket will load on your phone before matchday and whether an app or account is needed |
| Account transfer | Which email address and personal details the seller needs, and when the transfer is scheduled |
| Paper ticket | The courier or collection point in Venice, plus the latest date the tickets will arrive |
Read the listing notes in full before you pay, since some seats carry restrictions such as a supporters' sector or specific name requirements. Bring valid photo ID, because stewards compare nominative tickets against it at the gate. If you are using a mobile ticket, charge your phone fully and save the ticket offline.
Getting there is part of the experience. Vaporetto lines 1, 4.2, 5.2 and 6 stop at Sant'Elena, from where it is a short walk through the park and over a bridge to the ground. On foot, the walk from St Mark's Square along the waterfront takes around 25 to 30 minutes. Venezia has included ACTV water transport with tickets bought in advance for recent home games, so look for that benefit in the ticket details. Visiting fans travel on a dedicated water shuttle from Mestre that is included in the away ticket price.
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Step1
Find the fixture
Open the listing for the February match at the Stadio Penzo and confirm the date, competition and venue shown match your plans.
Step2
Set up your account
Create an account with an email address you use every day, since your order updates and delivery details will go there.
Step3
Choose your area
Filter by stand or price. Venezia fans should look at the Curva Sud or the side stands; Genoa fans should look for the Curva Nord.
Step4
Read the listing notes
Confirm whether seats are together, which sector they sit in, what name details are needed and which delivery method the seller uses.
Step5
Select your quantity
Pick the number of tickets you need. If your group must sit together, choose a listing that states the seats are adjacent.
Step6
Review the total
See the full price, including fees, before you commit. Nothing is charged until you confirm.
Step7
Pay securely
Complete payment on the secure payment page and wait for your confirmation email with the order number.
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Follow your order
Use track order to see when your tickets are dispatched and how they will reach you before matchday.
Venice Marco Polo Airport has direct flights from across the UK and from Dubai, and water buses and land buses link the airport to the historic centre. From Piazzale Roma or Santa Lucia station, the vaporetto to Sant'Elena runs along the Grand Canal or around the city, so you can reach the ground without setting foot in a car. For overseas buyers, e-tickets and mobile tickets are the most practical delivery options, as there is no risk of a courier missing you while you are travelling. If you need seats together, choose listings that confirm adjacent seats in writing rather than relying on a request note.
The main travel risk is the kick-off time. Serie A fixes exact slots a few weeks out, and this game could move within the weekend, including to a Saturday or a Sunday evening. Book flexible flights and a hotel with free cancellation, or plan a stay that covers the full weekend. This weekend falls during the Carnival of Venice, which runs up to Shrove Tuesday on 9 February 2027, so hotels fill early and prices rise; book your room as soon as you have tickets. Genoa fans lining up a run of matches can compare this ground with their own using the Stadio Luigi Ferraris seating plan.
Leave plenty of time on matchday. Vaporetti fill up in the hour before kick-off, and the walk from the boat stop to the turnstiles slows as the crowd builds. Aim to be at Sant'Elena at least 45 minutes before the start, and plan your return trip in advance, since the boats back to the centre are busiest straight after the final whistle.
Genoa's link with this ground goes back to its first day. The Penzo, then known as the Campo di Sant'Elena, opened on 7 September 1913 with a match against Genoa, then one of the strongest sides in Italy. The first Serie A meeting here came in November 1939, when Genoa won 6-2 in the highest-scoring game between the clubs at the Penzo. Venezia then enjoyed their strongest era, winning the 1941 Coppa Italia final at this ground and going unbeaten against Genoa at home for the rest of the 1940s, including a 4-1 win in January 1943.
After a 0-0 draw in February 1963, the fixture disappeared from the top flight for almost six decades as both clubs spent long spells outside Serie A. It returned in February 2022, a 1-1 draw in a season that ended with both sides relegated. The most recent meeting came in September 2024, when Venezia won 2-0. Now Venezia are back as Serie B champions, and the February game is only the tenth Serie A meeting at the Penzo.
What makes the fixture distinctive is how rarely it happens and how well Venezia have done when it does. Genoa have won only once in nine Serie A visits, and that was in 1939. For a promoted side needing points, that record adds belief; for Genoa, it is a run that needs ending.
The table below covers every Serie A meeting at the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo with Venezia as hosts, from 1939/40 to 2024/25.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 9 |
| Venezia FC wins | 5 |
| Genoa wins | 1 |
| Draws | 3 |
| Venezia FC goals | 16 |
| Genoa goals | 11 |
| Biggest Venezia FC win | 4-1 (31 Jan 1943) |
| Biggest Genoa win | 6-2 (5 Nov 1939) |
| First Serie A meeting in scope | 5 Nov 1939 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 21 Sep 2024 |
Source: fussballdaten.de head-to-head records, cross-referenced with Italian league season archives.
A few patterns stand out. Venezia are unbeaten in the last eight Serie A meetings at home to Genoa, winning five and drawing three. Genoa have scored more than once here only in that 1939 win, and they have failed to score in three of their nine visits. Take away the eight-goal opener and the average falls to under 2.5 goals a game.
All nine Serie A meetings at the Penzo with Venezia at home, newest first. Scores show Venezia first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 21 Sep 2024 | 2-0 |
| 20 Feb 2022 | 1-1 |
| 03 Feb 1963 | 0-0 |
| 11 Dec 1949 | 3-1 |
| 29 Sep 1946 | 2-1 |
| 31 Jan 1943 | 4-1 |
| 07 Dec 1941 | 2-1 |
| 20 Apr 1941 | 0-0 |
| 05 Nov 1939 | 2-6 |
Source: fussballdaten.de and Italian league season archives; each result confirmed in both.
Card holders get first access to club sales, but you can buy through a resale marketplace without one.
Serie A clubs issue nominative tickets for security reasons, so bring photo ID that matches the details you were asked to provide.
Visiting supporters are housed in the Curva Nord. Genoa colours should stay out of the home sections.
Walk east along the waterfront for around half an hour, or take a vaporetto to the Sant'Elena stop.
Buying soon after the league confirms the kick-off time gives you a wide choice of seats. Waiting until the final days can work but narrows the options for groups.
Sources: Venezia FC official club website (veneziafc.it) for ticketing, season ticket and matchday information; Lega Serie A and club fixture calendars for scheduling; fussballdaten.de and Italian league season archives for head-to-head records; Italian press stadium guides for the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo and away supporter arrangements.