ACF Fiorentina Tickets

Supporters of ACF Fiorentina can proudly say that their football team has played in no fewer than four European finals. La Viola became the first Italian team to feature on this stage, doing so in the 1956/57 European Cup, the competition today known as the UEFA Champions League.

The club was initially founded in 1926, with the name Associazione Calcio Fiorentina. Known for their distinctive purple colours, the Florence-based team won a maiden Serie A title in 1956 and then captured a second Scudetto in the 1968/69 season. Fiorentina have also won the Coppa Italia at least six times, though La Viola went more than 20 years without lifting this trophy following victory in 2001.

The club claimed European honours for the first time in 1961, thanks to a 4-1 aggregate win over Rangers in the final of the European Cup Winners' Cup. Fiorentina returned to the final the following season but lost to Atletico Madrid, 3-0.

Fiorentina faced financial troubles in the early 2000s, to the point that the club had to be re-established under a new name and ownership. La Viola were subsequently placed in the fourth tier of the Italian football pyramid. This was a particularly tough time for the team's supporters, coming only a few years after Fiorentina had been challenging towards the top of the Serie A.

The supporters of Fiorentina are considered among the most loyal football fans, and this is evident from the atmosphere at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. Fans looking to attend a football match in Florence can find a wide range of Fiorentina tickets right here at SeatPick.

ACF Fiorentina Rivalries

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 La Viola believe they were done wrong in the 1981–82 season when, according to them, Juventus stole the title. The teams are arch enemies and fans have zero tolerance for players willing to swap the purple jersey for 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 are the visiting team. Juventus Tickets are also highly sought-after when La Viola visit the Juventus Stadium in Turin.

Fiorentina Famous Footballers

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. They were immediately refounded and named AFC Fiorentina

The lack of funds means it's hard for Fiorentina to attract big names. Yet, looking at the roster over the years, football fans can recognise several prominent international and Italian players that wore 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

ACF Fiorentina Top Managers

Fiorentina is a proud team with precious little patience for managers unable to 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.

ACF Fiorentina Stadium

Fiorentina play home matches at Stadio Artemio Franchi, previously known as Stadio Comunale. This stadium has been the home of La Viola since 1931 and it has undergone several renovations since, notably ahead of the 1990 World Cup.

With a capacity of 43,147, this stadium is situated in the northeast of Florence, about 2km from the city centre. Originally, the stadium was named Giovanni Berta before being 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.

Best Ways to Travel to Stadio Artemio Franchi

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 the stadium 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 the historic stadium. The closest station Sette Santi Carnesecchi is only a 3-minute walk from the stadium, while the Marconi Mossotti is 7 minutes away.

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.