Where to watch a Bologna FC football game
How to buy tickets for the football stadium and best bars to watch a football match in Bologna.
If you’re looking for an unforgettable thing to do in Bologna, nothing beats a Bologna FC football game at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara. From the moment you approach the stadium, the energy is electric, the fans are passionate, and the excitement is contagious. Whether you’re a die hard football supporter or a first time visitor, being part of a Bologna match gives you a true taste of Italian football culture. Tickets for Bologna FC games can be purchased easily online through the official Bologna FC website or at authorized ticket offices around the city.
It’s best to buy your tickets in advance, especially for big matches, as seats can sell out quickly. Mattia, the owner of Delicious Bologna, has seasonal tickets, you can also try to contact us if you can’t buy from the website, he might have availability for presale tickets for big matches.
If you want to blend in with the locals, stop by the official Bologna FC store in the city center before the match. Located in Via D’Azeglio, just a short walk from Piazza Maggiore, the shop offers a full range of team gear including jerseys, scarves and hats. Wearing the team’s iconic red and blue colors will make you look and feel just like the teams super fans.

Bologna Football Match
A great way to start the experience is by heading to Bar Dalla before the match, where locals and super fans gather for a few (or many) beers. It’s a lively spot to soak in the energy, chat with passionate supporters, and feel part of the community before stepping into the stadium. Outside of the stadium you can grab something to eat from one of the many food stands from fresh pizza slices to panini stuffed with local cured meats. Once inside the stadium, you’re in for the real Italian football experience! The Tifosi Rossoblù, Bologna’s devoted supporters, with painted faces and coordinated chants, cheer tirelessly, waving flags to get the entire stadium energized and fired up for the match.
Going to a Bologna FC game is a full cultural adventure. The songs, the fans, the stadium food, and the electric atmosphere all come together to give you a sense of the city’s pride and passion. Whether you’re exploring Bologna for the first time or are a lifelong fan of Italian football, cheering “Forza Bologna!” with thousands of locals is an experience you won’t forget.

Fans of Bologna FC
But, if you can’t make it to the stadium, don’t worry Bologna’s bar scene makes it easy to catch all the action live on TV. Local pubs and osterias are filled with fans on game days, creating an atmosphere almost as electric as the stadium itself. Check out the most popular spots to watch the game below:
Cluricaune Irish Pub
Via Zamboni, 18b, 40126 Bologna BO
Empire Bologna
Via Zamboni, 24a, 40126 Bologna BO
Celtic Druid
Via Caduti di Cefalonia, 5c, 40125 Bologna BO
Links:
How to buy tickets: Bologna FC Website
or try to contact us , we have seasonal tickets and for some matches we have presales availability.