Stadio Friuli
Stadio Friuli has been the home stadium of Udinese Calcio since 1976. It currently has a reduced capacity of 30,667 seats.
Construction of the stadium, which replaced Udinese’s previous Stadio Moretti, started in 1971. The stadium opened on the 26th of September 1976 with a match between Udinese and Seregno.
At the 1990 World Cup the stadium hosted three group matches.
Early 2011 the club presented plans to redevelop Stadio Friuli. This redevelopment would involve the reconstruction of three new stands closer to the pitch, eliminating the athletics tracks, and providing cover for all seats. The current characteristic main stand would remain in its present form. Works are expected to start in the middle of 2012.
Getting there
Stadio Friuli is located in the north-east of Udine, slightly more than 3 kilometres from the city centre.
The stadium lies adjacent to the A-23 motorway, which makes it easy to get to by car. Take exit Udine Stadio Friuli.
Bus line 9 connects the stadium with the central railway station in Udinese’s city centre. Buses leave regularly and the trip takes approximately 20 minutes. Get off at Via Mainerio.
Address: Piazzale Argentina 3, Udine
Tickets
Tickets for Udinese games can be bought at the Udinese club store at the stadium (opened from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm – not on Mondays), the club store in Udinese’s centre (Via Portanuova 1), at the branches of local bank Cassa di Risparmio del Friuli Venezia Giulia, or at one of the Udinese Point outlets.
Prices vary from €20.00 for the Curva Nord to €80.00 for the main stand.
Relevant Internet links:
Udinese.it – Official website of Udinese Calcio.
Turismofvg.it – Official guide to the city of Udine.
Saf.ud.it – Public transport information and journey planner for the Udine area.
