The Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia, known for sponsorship reasons as Gewiss Stadium since July 2019 and as Stadio di Bergamo in UEFA competitions, is a stadium in Bergamo, Italy. It is the home of Serie A club Atalanta and has a seating capacity of 21,000. The field is 120 m (130 yd) long and 70 m (77 yds) wide. Atalanta has owned the stadium since 2017, having bought it from the commune.
Atalanta’s youth team also sometimes plays competitive games at the Gewiss Stadium, most recently the Supercoppa Primavera in 2021. The Bergamo stadium has also been used as a venue by the local club AlbinoLeffe from 2003 until 2019 (when it moved to Gorgonzola). , a period during which AlbinoLeffe spent nine years in Serie B and faced Atalanta on several occasions and for several games. of the Italian team.
Built In: | 1927 – 1928 |
Capacity: | 21,747 |
Home Teams: | Atalanta FC |
Ground Size: | 105 m × 68 m |
Gewiss Stadium History
The land was built in 1928, receiving the name of Mario Brumana, a fascist hero. Two opening ceremonies were held. First, there was a soccer game on November 1, then an official ceremony that included numerous officials on December 23.
Stadium Capacity
Gewiss Stadium has a seating capacity of 21,747.
Gewiss Stadium Seating Plan
The stadium has a seating capacity of 21,300 seats. The seating plan includes sections for VIPs, executive seats, and a dedicated section for the home team’s supporters. The seating is divided into 4 main sections: Tribuna Est, Tribuna Ovest, Curva Nord, and Curva Sud. The field level seating is composed of Curva Nord and Curva Sud.
Notable Events & Records
It has seen many records and milestones achieved by the team and its players during its time. Some notable records include:
- The highest attendance at the stadium was set on April 7th, 2019, when 21,300 fans attended a match between Atalanta and PSG in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final.
- The highest number of goals scored by an Atalanta player at the stadium is German Denis, who has scored over 50 goals at the Gewiss Stadium.
- The first goal scored by a player in the stadium was by Marco Rossi in a friendly match against Bologna on 6th September 1963.
- The first official goal scored by a player in the stadium was by Giorgio Valli in a league match against AC Milan on 8th September 1963.
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Parking
The Gewiss Stadium, also known as the Atleti Azzurri d’Italia Stadium, has parking facilities available for fans and visitors attending events at the stadium. The parking lot is located near the stadium and can accommodate a significant number of vehicles.
It’s worth noting that the parking lot is operated on a first-come, first-served basis and may fill up quickly during high-demand events. It is recommended to arrive early to secure a spot and to follow any parking regulations and instructions from the parking attendants.
Also, there is a parking area for disabled people, it is located near the stadium and can be accessed with a special permit.
It’s worth noting that since the stadium is currently under renovation, the parking facilities might have changed or may change in the future. It’s recommended to check with the local authorities or the stadium management for the updated parking information.