About stadium

Stadium introduction

Constructed in 1995 to replace A.C Reggiana’s ageing Stadio Mirabello which dated back to the early part of the 20th century, Mapei Stadium is one of the most recently built stadiums in Italy. Described as being cast in same mould as English Stadium, the four stands are very close to the pitch and troublesome Athletics Track is done away with which has proven to be very popular with fans. Originally home to just A.C Reggiana, Sassuolo’s owner Giorgio Squinzi purchased the stadium in December 2012 and now the two teams from the Reggio Emilia region share the facilities at Mapei. Upon opening it was known as Stadio Giglio, but it was given the name Stadio Città del Tricolore on 11th March 2012 which is said to pay tribute to the three colours of the Italian flag. Currently known as Mapei Stadium after the construction company purchased the naming rights at the start of the 2013/2014 season, along with Juventus Arena and Udine’s Stadio Friuli it is one of three privately owned football stadiums in Italy. Stadium Mapei was actually the first to follow the British and German model, doing so over 20 years ago. With Sassuolo Calcio being promoted to Serie A for the 2013-2014 season after being crowned Serie B champions, I Neroverdi (The Black and Greens) have ambitious plans for the region’s largest stadium. Not only is it used as a multi-purpose sports facility, it has been transformed in recent years to an shopping and leisure complex which is open all-year round. Dubbed Project Petals, work began on constructing a new commercial area around Mapei Stadium in November 2004 and although it resulted in a reduction in capacity, the long-term economic benefits for the clubs have so far exceeded any potential ticket sales.

How to get to the Stadium

Piazzale Atleti Azzuri D’Italia, 42122 Reggio Emilia Provincia di Reggio Emilia, Italy