Key facts
Club: Robur Siena | Opening: 1938 | Capacity: 15,373
History and description
Stadio Artemio Franchi opened on 8 December 1938 with a friendly match between Siena and Empoli.
The stadium was initially simply called Stadio Comunale, and only received its current name in 1986. Between 2007 and 2013 “Montepaschi Arena” was added to the stadium name as part of a sponsorship deal.
The stadium received various renovations over the years, most significantly in the mid-2000s after the club promoted to the Serie A and several new stands had to be built to comply with Serie A standards.
How to get to Stadio Artemio Franchi Siena
Stadio Artemio Franchi lies on the edge of Siena’s historic centre, right next to the Basilica di San Domenico. It is just a 5-minute walk from the central square Piazza del Campo or the Duomo.
Siena’s train station is located slightly further away outside the centre. The walk should still take no more than half an hour, or take one of the many buses that go into the centre. Most buses will drop you off right by the stadium.
Address: Viale dei Mille 3, 53100 Siena
Eat, drink, and sleep near Stadio Artemio Franchi Siena
Stadio Artemio Franchi is located right in Siena’s splendid historic centre, which means that there is a wide array of bars and restaurants in the immediate vicinity of the stadium. Of course, neither miss out on visiting the city’s many historical monuments.
Similarly, there are tens of hotels at short walking distance of the stadium. Click here for an overview of hotels near Stadio Artemio Franchi.
Siena Tickets
Tickets for Siena games can be bought online through Ciaotickets or at the stadium on the day of the match.
Tickets cost from €12.00 for a seat behind the goal to €31.00 for a central seat at the main stand.
Useful Internet links
Robursiena.it – Official website of AC Siena.
Terresiena.it – Siena tourist information.
Sienamobilitá.it – Siena public transport information.
Photo credits: Giovanni Cerretani