Stadio Olimpico is a multipurpose stadium located in Rome, Italy. It is the largest sports facility in Rome, Italy, with the capacity of over 70,000 seats. It is primarily used for football matches.
Stadio Olimpico, is a multi-purpose stadium located in Rome, Italy. It is used mostly for association football matches, hosting the home games of Italian clubs Lazio and Roma.
Opened on 17 May 1953 with an exhibition match between Italy and Hungary, it replaced the original Stadio Olimpico, which had 100,000 seats. The seating capacity of the new stadium is currently set at 70,634. The stadium was designed by architect Annibale Vitellozzi and had a construction cost of approximately €150 million.
A UEFA category four stadium and one of the biggest stadiums by capacity in Europe (the biggest in Italy), Stadio Olimpico has hosted several high-profile matches including the 1960 Summer Olympics, the 1990 FIFA World Cup, and the UEFA Champions League Finals in 1996, 2001, and 2009. It is also the venue for the Italian national team's home matches. By its sixtieth birthday, Stadio Olimpico had welcomed more than 40 million spectators. The stadium is one of the potential venues for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which Italy is considering to bid for.
Stadio Olimpico di Roma (1937): Article about the history of Stadio Olimpico from its construction for the 1960 Summer Olympics to its current status as the home of Lazio and Roma. https://www.asroma.com
Stadio Olimpico (The Olympic Stadium) – until 2008: Provides information about the Stadio Olimpico, including its capacity, location, and the major events it has hosted. http://www.stadiumdb.com
