ACF Fiorentina Tickets

ACF Fiorentina Info

Supporters of ACF Fiorentina are one of the rare bunch in Europe that can proudly brag that their football team has played in three continental finals. The popular Purples were the first Italian team to play in the finals of the Champions League (then called The European Cup) in the 1956–1957 season.

That that success was not a fluke was proven in the 1960-1961 season, when they won the finals in the UEFA Cup Winners. They came back to the finals in the next 1961–1962 season but left the final as runner-ups. In addition, their last big foray on the European stage was the UEFA Cup final in the 1989–1990 season.

On home turf, the club from Tuscany has two Scudettos from 1955–56 and 1968–69, but also triumphed six times in the Coppa Italia. The club's epicentre is the stadium Artemio Franchi, referred to by loyal fans as the Comunale.

It has a seating capacity of 43,174, and football tickets are available at SeatPick. Don’t miss the thrilling moments produced by the Purples and watch ACF Fiorentina play their home games by purchasing tickets online in seconds.

About ACF Fiorentina Football Tickets

The city of Florence is considered the birthplace of the Italian Calcio. Football started evolving on the Apennine peninsula in the 15 century. The present-day ACF Fiorentina draws roots from the rivalry between Club Sportivo Firenze founded in 1870, and Palestra Ginnastica Fiorentina Libertas founded in 1877. On the insistence of Luigi Ridolfi Vay da Verrazzano, the president of Club Sportivo Firenze, both local teams merged in 1926 and created Associazione Fiorentina del Calcio.

Fiorentina spent its initial years in the lower tiers of Italian football leagues, advancing to Serie A in 1931. The first Scudetto was claimed in the 1955–56 season. Although Viola was a strong contender in the following seasons, frequently the championship title stayed out of their reach until the 1968–69 season, when the second Scudetto arrived in Tuscany.

At about the same time, the club participated in the short-lived Anglo-Italian League Cup, where it triumphed in 1975, overpowering West Ham United in the finals.

 The supporters of Florentina rank as the most loyal football fans, and that is evident from the atmosphere at Comunale. Experience a football match live and find the best travel packages for Florence Italy and get the best ticket price for home matches on the SeatPick website.

Major Rivalry

Most rivalries between football clubs are products of intercity dynamics or political differences. In the case of ACF Fiorentina and Juventus F.C, local patriotism and allegations of thievery fuel the rivalry. Supporters of the Viola believe they were done wrong in the 1981–82 season when, according to them, Juventus stole the title. Both teams are archenemies, having zero tolerance for players willing to transfer from the purple jersey to the black and white stripes of Turin. 

Although Juventus historically has the better record versus Fiorentina, for the purple fans, every game against the Old Lady is an opportunity for the club to take revenge for the injustice they have suffered from the Turin thieves.

Unsurprisingly, it’s hard to find an empty seat at Stadio Artemio Franchi when Juventus is the visiting team in the Renaissance capital of the world.

Top Managers

ACF Fiorentina is a proud team with little patience for managers unable to win football matches and restore the club to its glory days. The bench has been occupied by famous names such as: Roberto Mancini, Dino Zoff, Cesare Prandelli, Claudio Ranieri, Giovanni Trapattoni and Sven-Göran Eriksson.

In football circles, there is a belief that frequent changes to the chief strategist are the reason for instability in the club. However, the city doesn’t deal well with disappointments, and it is up to Vincenzo Italiano, the current manager to rebuild the winning identity of the Purples.

Famous Footballers that Played for the Purples

Fiorentina has a reputation as a popular Italian and international football club. However, it's not one of the wealthiest teams and even filed for bankruptcy in 2002, forcing the club to get refunded.

The lack of funds means it's hard to attract big names. Yet looking at the roster over the years, football fans can recognize several prominent international and Italian players that also represented the national colours at the World Cup.

Some of the notable players include:

• Gabriel Batistuta

• Roberto Baggio

• Francesco Toldo

• Daniel Passarella

• Carlos Dunga

• Luca Toni

• Giancarlo Antognoni

• Rui Costa

• Kurt Hamrin

Artemio Franchi Fiorentina  – Italy

ACF Fiorentina plays home matches at Artemio Franchi, a venue locally called Comunale. This stadium has been the Purple's home since 1931 and has undergone several renovations, especially ahead of the 1990 World Cup.

Name:

Artemio Franchi

Capacity:

43,147

Address:

Viale Manfredo Fanti, 4, 50137

Description:

Comunale is a football stadium situated in the northeast of Florence, about 2 kilometres from the city centre. Originally, the stadium was named Giovanni Berta but was renamed after the Second World War. Besides Fiorentina matches, it's one of the Italian venues that host music concerts. Some of the biggest stars that have entertained the city’s residents include Madonna, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, and many others.

Travelling to Artemio Franchi

As a tourist destination, booking an affordable hotel is done via an e-mail address. Once you have acquired your ACF Fiorentina tickets via the best prices at SeatPick, there are several options to arrive at the stadium for the event. There are numerous pedestrian zones and a public transportation system that facilitates movement to the stadium.

Here are some options for arriving at Artemio on game day.

By Bus:

Taking the bus is the best option, considering there is no metro in the city, and a taxi can be an expensive alternative. Bus lines 17 and 20 will bring you to Comunale. The closest station Sette Santi Carnesecchi is only a 3-minute walk from the stadium, while the Marconi Mossotti will make you jog for 7 minutes.

By Train:

The stadium is only two blocks away from Campo di Marte train station. However, only regional trains stop at this station, meaning you will have to make a change at the main station Santa Maria Novella.