Udinese Calcio Matchday Guide

A modern, comfortable, well-run day out. The 2014–16 rebuild removed the old athletics track and brought the stands right up to the pitch, so there’s a great view from virtually every seat, and the ground consistently boasts one of the best playing surfaces in Serie A. The atmosphere is a friendly mix — passionate ultras behind the goals in the Curva Nord, and a relaxed, sociable feel in the main stand. Udinese fans take quiet pride in a club that punches above its weight season after season. It’s not the raucous cauldron of the old grounds, but it’s among the most pleasant and accessible matchdays in Italy, in a genuinely modern arena.

The stadium sits in the Rizzi district on the north-western edge of Udine, around 4–5km from the centre, so it’s not really walkable — set aside an hour on foot from the old town. The easier option is the bus: routes 2, 5, 9 and 10 connect the train station and the centre to near the ground, dropping you within a 10-minute walk. Unusually for Italy, there’s ample on-site parking with smooth traffic flow, so driving is genuinely viable here — take the A4 to the Udine Sud exit and follow the ring road. Our getting around Udine guide has the bus and driving details.

Because the ground is on the outskirts, the options right by the stadium are limited to a couple of spots — the Neruda Cafe and Bar Allo Stadio, each around a 15-minute walk away, are decent for a pre-match beer. For a fuller build-up, do your eating and drinking in Udine’s lovely old town beforehand. This is Friuli, a distinctive border region with a superb food and wine culture: try the local Friulano white, a plate of world-famous San Daniele prosciutto, or frico, the regional cheese-and-potato speciality. Our Udine sports bars guide points you to the best spots in town and near the ground.

Payment is card-friendly, and kiosks offer a good range — pizza, sandwiches, snacks, coffee and beer. The Bluenergy Stadium is a genuine modern exception among Italy’s often-dated grounds: clean, comfortable, with wide concourses and excellent sightlines, all crowned by the iconic white arch preserved from the original 1970s design. Its solar roof, with thousands of panels making the ground energy self-sufficient, marks it as a sustainability trailblazer. The Curva Nord behind one goal holds the loudest home support; away fans are placed in their allocated end. For atmosphere, aim for an end near the Nord; for the view, almost anywhere works well.

Good news for visitors: Udinese are generally attainable, with tickets available online through TicketOne and in person at the Udinese Store at the stadium, the club store in the city centre, or Udinese Point outlets. The ticket booths sit behind the Curva Nord at the northern end. As across Italy, tickets are nominative and photo ID matching the name is checked at the gate, so use official channels and bring matching identification. The visits of the biggest clubs draw the largest crowds. Entry is by digital ticket. Our Udinese tickets guide walks through the official sale.

The buses run back into the centre, and the good road access and parking make for an easy getaway if you’ve driven. Udine itself is an underrated gem: its elegant old town centres on the Piazza della Libertà, often called the most beautiful Venetian square on the mainland, with a hilltop castle and Tiepolo frescoes nearby. The wider Friuli region rewards a longer trip, from the Roman ruins of Aquileia to the vineyards of the Collio and the nearby Julian Alps. If you’re staying over, a base in Udine’s old town keeps you close to the best of it; our Udine hotels guide covers the options.

Take a bus or drive — buses 2, 5, 9 and 10 serve the ground, and unusually for Italy there’s ample parking.

Eat in the old town first — options by the outskirts stadium are limited, so dine in Udine beforehand.

Try Friulian food and wine — San Daniele ham and a Friulano white are regional must-haves.

Head for the Curva Nord — the home end is the most atmospheric section.

Bring matching ID — tickets are nominative and checked at the gate.

Explore Friuli — Udine’s Venetian square and the wider region make it well worth a longer stay.

Facts verified July 2026. The stadium’s sponsor name can change between seasons, as can capacities and ticketing — confirm the latest details on the official Udinese Calcio website before you travel.