Stadio Luigi Ferraris Seating Plan

This guide is written for the supporter making the trip, not the browser. It covers the short journey from the centre of Genoa to the ground, how the four stands are arranged and where the Genoa and Sampdoria ultras and the away fans sit, the two clubs that share the ground, the bag rules and the entry process, the food of Liguria, and the story of one of the game's great old stadiums. By the end you should know how a matchday at Marassi runs.

Marassi at a Glance

Detail	Information
Full Name	Stadio Luigi Ferraris, known as Marassi
Location	Marassi district, Genoa, Liguria, Italy
Capacity	Around 36,000
Opened	1911, rebuilt for the 1990 World Cup
Surface	Natural grass
Home Clubs	Genoa and Sampdoria
Genoa End	The Gradinata Nord
Sampdoria End	The Gradinata Sud
Landmark	The four corner towers of the English-style design
Nearest Station	Genova Brignole, around a twenty-minute walk

How to Get There

Stadio Luigi Ferraris sits in the Marassi district around two and a half kilometres east of the centre of Genoa, close enough to reach on foot for the energetic and easily served by train, metro and bus for everyone else. Genoa is a long, narrow city squeezed between the mountains and the sea, so its transport runs along the coast and up the valleys, and the ground is a manageable trip from the centre and the main stations. Because the streets around Marassi are tight and parking is difficult, public transport is much the easier choice on matchday.

By Train and On Foot

Genova Brignole, one of the two main railway stations of the city, is around a twenty-minute walk from the ground and is the usual way in for most supporters, linked to the centre and the wider network and served by the metro. From Brignole you walk up towards Marassi through the streets of the city to the stadium, following the crowd on matchday. The other main station, Genova Piazza Principe, is a little further out but connected to Brignole by train and metro, so wherever you arrive the ground is within easy reach.

By Metro and Bus

Genoa has a single metro line linking the centre and the stations, useful for reaching the area near the ground before the final walk, while city buses run out to Marassi from the centre and the stations, a handy option for those who would rather not walk the whole way. The buses can be busy and slow on matchday given the narrow streets, so many supporters prefer the train to Brignole and the walk. Check the local routes to Marassi if you would rather ride than walk.

By Air and Car

Genoa has its own airport to the west of the city, connected to the centre by bus, while the airports of Milan are around two hours away by train and serve as larger gateways, so international visitors reach the city and then use the train, metro or bus to the ground. Driving is not advised, as the streets around Marassi are narrow and parking near the stadium is very limited, and the centre of Genoa is busy and hard to drive in. Those arriving by car should park away from the ground and use public transport for the last stretch.

Getting Around on Matchday

The combination of the Brignole station, the metro and the buses means most supporters reach the ground without difficulty, and the walk up from Brignole is the most popular route. The advice is to travel by train and walk rather than drive into the tight streets of Marassi, and to arrive in good time for a bigger match, as the area around the ground gets busy before kick-off. The narrow, atmospheric streets around the stadium are part of the character of a matchday at Marassi.

Parking

Parking at Stadio Luigi Ferraris is very limited and difficult, as the ground sits in the dense, narrow-streeted Marassi district close to the centre of Genoa, where space is scarce and matchday restrictions apply around the stadium. There is little parking near the ground, and what there is fills up early, so driving right to the stadium is impractical. With Genova Brignole station around twenty minutes away on foot, the metro and the city buses, the vast majority of supporters find public transport far easier than driving. Visitors arriving by car should park on the edge of the city or near a station and take the train or metro in, then walk the final stretch to the ground through the streets of Marassi.

Seating Guide

Stadio Luigi Ferraris is a classic four-stand ground, rebuilt for the 1990 World Cup in the English style, with steep stands set right on the pitch beneath the distinctive towers at each corner and no running track to hold the crowd back. The four sections are the two ends behind the goals, the Gradinata Nord and the Gradinata Sud, and the two sides, the Tribuna and the Distinti. As a ground shared by two clubs, it has two home ends, the Gradinata Nord for the Genoa ultras and the Gradinata Sud for the Sampdoria ultras, each the beating heart of the atmosphere for its club.

The Gradinata Nord and Gradinata Sud

The Gradinata Nord behind one goal is the home of the Genoa ultras, the source of the singing and the noise in the red and blue of the Grifone, while the Gradinata Sud at the other end is the home of the Sampdoria ultras in the blue of the Blucerchiati. For a Genoa match the Nord is the beating heart of the atmosphere, and for a Sampdoria match it is the Sud, each end packed and fervent behind its own club. These are the sections to target for the fullest matchday experience, loud and passionate in one of the great old grounds of the Italian game.

The Tribuna and Distinti

The Tribuna along one side is the main stand, holding the premium and central seating with the best balanced view across the pitch, so its central rows are the pick for a clear tactical overview and a more relaxed matchday. The Distinti along the opposite side is the tall three-tiered stand that gives the ground much of its English character, a fine place to watch from with a good view of the whole pitch and the towers. The seats along the sides are calmer than the two ends, so they suit those who want the atmosphere of Marassi without the intensity of the ultras behind the goals.

Away Fans and Accessibility

Away supporters are housed in a designated sector of the ground, the exact section depending on the fixture and which club is at home, with an allocation that varies by match and is larger for a well-supported visiting club. The ground has accessible provision, with positions for wheelchair users and step-free access to the relevant areas, though as a historic stadium set on a tight city site some parts are more constrained than at a modern build, so supporters with access requirements should contact the relevant club before the match. The table below matches a section to what you want from the day.

Priority	Recommended Sections
Genoa atmosphere	The Gradinata Nord, the Genoa home end
Sampdoria atmosphere	The Gradinata Sud, the Sampdoria home end
Tactical overview	The Tribuna, central rows
Classic view	The three-tiered Distinti
Budget-friendly	The corners and the upper rows
Away fans	The designated visitors' sector
Accessibility	Wheelchair-user positions (request at purchase)

Weather and Roof Coverage

Genoa sits on the Ligurian coast between the mountains and the sea, with a mild Mediterranean climate but a reputation for heavy rain, as the hills behind the city can bring sudden and intense downpours, particularly in autumn. The good news for supporters is that the 1990 rebuild gave the ground roofs over the stands, supported by the corner towers, so much of the crowd is kept dry. Even so, a wet night at Marassi can be lively, and the coastal setting means the weather can change quickly, so a waterproof layer is wise for an autumn or winter fixture, while the milder months are more comfortable. Check the forecast, as Genoa can be one of the wetter cities in Italy.

Bag Policy

Like other major Italian grounds, Stadio Luigi Ferraris runs a firm bag policy with searches on entry, so the sensible approach is to travel light. Large bags and rucksacks are best left at your accommodation, since oversized bags are refused and there is no guarantee of a bag store, with only small bags admitted subject to search. Standard prohibited items apply, including bottles, cans, outside alcohol, pyrotechnics and flares, and any object judged dangerous. Italian matches also require the ticket to match the name of the holder for many fixtures, so bring photo identification, check the relevant club's matchday guidance before you travel, and arrive early to clear the search, especially for the visit of a big club.

Food, Drink and Bars

Genoa is a great port city with a proud and distinctive food culture, the home of pesto, focaccia and farinata, and while the ground sits out in Marassi the matchday build-up runs from the bars near the stadium to the trattorie and bakeries of the old town. The city rewards a day around the match, with the trains and metro linking the two.

Matchday Bars near the Ground

The streets of Marassi around the ground have bars and cafes that fill with supporters before a match, busy with the colours of Genoa or Sampdoria in the hours before kick-off, an atmospheric old district close to the stadium. The fuller choice of places is back in the centre and the old town, but the area around the ground has a genuine local matchday feel. As always, the two clubs and their supporters use different bars, so away fans and visitors should be aware of which club is at home and ask before settling in.

The Old Town and Ligurian Food

The historic centre of Genoa, one of the largest old towns in Europe and a UNESCO site, is full of trattorie, bakeries and bars serving the celebrated food of Liguria, from focaccia and farinata to trofie with pesto and the fresh fish of the coast. Because the trains and metro are quick, supporters can enjoy the old town before or after the match and travel out to Marassi for kick-off. The food of Genoa is one of the great pleasures of a trip to the city, and a matchday is a fine excuse to sample it.

Food Inside the Ground

Inside the ground the concourses serve the traditional Italian matchday fare of snacks, panini and drinks, including the local focaccia, to keep the crowd going through the game. The real draw is the food of Genoa itself, so for a proper meal eat in the old town before or after the match, and use the concourses for a quick bite in the classic football manner.

Entry Process and Gate Times

Both clubs use modern ticketing, so for most fixtures the ticket is issued digitally or as a named ticket and scanned at the turnstile, and Italian rules mean the name on the ticket must often match the holder, so bring photo identification. Load the ticket, charge your phone and have your documents ready before you reach the turnstile. Gates open ahead of kick-off to let the crowd filter in, and with a bag search and identity checks the turnstiles get busy in the last half hour, particularly for the visit of a big club. Aim to be at the ground in good time rather than joining the final rush, and check which end and entrance your ticket uses, as it depends on the fixture and the home club.

Getting Away After the Match

Leaving Stadio Luigi Ferraris means heading back down towards the stations and the centre of Genoa, with the walk to Brignole, the metro and the buses all carrying the crowd away.

By Train and on Foot

The walk back down to Genova Brignole station, around twenty minutes, is the most popular way away from the ground, from where trains and the metro run into the centre and across the city and the region. Many supporters simply walk, letting the crowd spread out through the streets of Marassi, while the station is busy immediately after the final whistle. Either move quickly with the first wave or take a steadier walk down to let the crush clear before boarding.

By Metro and Bus

The metro and the city buses carry supporters back into the centre and towards the two main stations after the match, though the buses can be slow through the narrow streets around Marassi immediately after the final whistle. For most, the walk down to Brignole and the train or metro is the quicker and more reliable option. Those staying in the centre will find the journey back short once clear of the immediate crowd around the ground.

Rounding Off the Evening

The natural way to end a matchday at Marassi is to head back into the old town of Genoa for a focaccia, a plate of pesto and a glass of Ligurian wine, in one of the great historic centres of Italy, all within easy reach of the stations. The simplest way to beat the post-match crowd is to let the immediate crush clear before making for Brignole. Win or lose, an evening in the old town of Genoa after the match is a fine end to a football trip on the Ligurian coast.

Stadium History

Stadio Luigi Ferraris opened in 1911 and is one of the oldest grounds in Italy, named after Luigi Ferraris, a Genoa player and engineer who lost his life in the First World War. Known to everyone as Marassi after the district it stands in, the ground was completely rebuilt for the 1990 World Cup by the architect Vittorio Gregotti, who gave it its distinctive English style, with steep stands set right on the pitch, no running track and the four towers at the corners that have become its symbol, a design admired around the game. It remains one of the most atmospheric and best-loved stadiums in the country.

The ground is shared by two great clubs. Genoa, the Grifone, founded in 1893, are the oldest club in Italian football, winners of nine league titles in the early decades of the game, a proud old name in the red and blue of the city. Sampdoria, the Blucerchiati, were formed in 1946 from the merger of two older Genoese clubs and rose to their peak in the early 1990s, winning the league title in 1991 and reaching the final of the European Cup in 1992 with a celebrated side. Between them the two clubs give Marassi a rich and rival history, played out in the same stands.

The fiercest occasion the ground knows is the Derby della Lanterna, the meeting of Genoa and Sampdoria, named after the great lighthouse of the city and first played in 1946, one of the most passionate derbies in Italy. In the 2026-27 season, with Genoa in Serie A and Sampdoria in Serie B, the derby is not on the league calendar, so the great rivalry rests for now, though the ground still stages the visits of the giants of Serie A to Genoa. The Ferraris has also hosted matches at the 1990 World Cup and Italy internationals, adding to a history that stretches back more than a century.

Memorable Matches

The stadium's history, verified by contemporary records, is defined by two great clubs and the derby they contest. Its finest chapters include the early championships of Genoa, the oldest club in the country, and the golden Sampdoria side that won the league in 1991 and reached the European Cup final in 1992, along with countless editions of the Derby della Lanterna and the visits of the giants of Serie A. As a venue it also staged matches at the 1990 World Cup, and the roar of the two gradinate has long been one of the great sounds of Italian football.

Stadium Future

The future of Stadio Luigi Ferraris has been discussed for years, as a historic and much-loved ground that many feel needs modernising to meet the demands of the modern game while keeping the character that makes it special. Various plans for a renovation of the stadium, owned by the city and shared by the two clubs, have been floated over time, aimed at improving the facilities, the comfort and the commercial side of the ground without losing its atmosphere or its distinctive design. Nothing radical has been confirmed, and any project must balance the wishes of two rival clubs, the city and the supporters who cherish the old ground. For now the Ferraris remains the atmospheric shared home of Genoa and Sampdoria, one of the great old stadiums of the Italian game, with its towers and its steep stands intact.

Accessibility

Stadio Luigi Ferraris has accessible provision, with positions for wheelchair users and step-free access to the relevant areas, though as a historic ground first built in 1911 and set on a tight city-centre site some parts are more constrained than at a modern build, and any future renovation would look to improve this. Supporters requiring accessible seating should contact the relevant club, Genoa or Sampdoria depending on the fixture, well before the match to confirm the available spaces, arrange any companion ticket and check the best route into the ground and the nearest entrance. With Genova Brignole station around twenty minutes away and the metro and buses serving the area, reaching the ground by public transport is manageable, and it is worth confirming the arrangements and allowing extra time on a busy matchday.

High-Demand Fixtures and Pricing

The fixtures that move Stadio Luigi Ferraris tickets fastest are the visits of the giants of Serie A to Genoa. With Genoa in Serie A for the 2026-27 season, the visits of Juventus, AC Milan and the champions-chasing Napoli are the standout occasions, along with clubs such as Fiorentina, always among the hottest tickets of the season at Marassi. The full home programme sits on the Genoa tickets and Serie A tickets listings, while Sampdoria's fixtures in the second tier are on the Sampdoria tickets page. The Derby della Lanterna, the fiercest fixture of all, is not on the league calendar in 2026-27 with the two clubs in different divisions, though it remains the match every supporter in the city longs to see return. Secondary-market prices move with demand, so treat any figure as indicative rather than fixed and buy early for the visits of the giants.

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Tips for International Visitors

Stadio Luigi Ferraris offers international visitors a football trip in one of the most characterful cities in Italy, a historic ground shared by two great rivals in the port city of Genoa. Take the train to Genova Brignole or Genova Piazza Principe, around two hours from Milan and well connected along the coast, then walk up to the ground or take the metro or a bus. Base yourself near the old town or the stations, where the sights, the food and the hotels are all within easy reach of the ground, and remember that Genoa itself, with its vast medieval centre, its port and its food, is a big part of the appeal. A matchday at Marassi pairs the football with a genuine and underrated Italian city.

With the Ligurian coast, the Cinque Terre and Milan all close by, many supporters build a longer trip around the match. If you are lining up other fixtures, the football tickets hub, the wider football tournaments calendar and the venues tickets directory show what else is on. In and around Genoa, the great old town and its palaces, the aquarium and the old port, the Lanterna lighthouse that gives the derby its name, and the villages of the Ligurian coast all reward a matchday trip to the northwest of Italy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: Genoa CFC (genoacfc.it), UC Sampdoria (sampdoria.it), club matchday guidance, Trenitalia and Genoa public transport information, and stadium reference records such as StadiumDB and football ground guides, together with 2025-26 season reporting.