Key facts
Club: US Lecce | Opening: 1966 | Capacity: 31,533 seats
History and description
Stadio Via Del Mare opened on the 11th of September 1966 with a friendly between Lecce and Spartak Moscow. The stadium replaced Lecce’s old Stadio Carlo Pranzo.
Stadio Via Del Mare could initially only hold 16,000 spectators and had a rectangular shape. Its capacity was increased in 1976 with a further 4,500 places.
The stadium underwent a major redevelopment in 1985 when Lecce promoted to the Serie A. Both curves and parts of the lateral stands got completely rebuilt, resulting in a capacity of 55,000 places.
Though the stadium fulfilled all requirements to host matches during the 1990 World Cup, in the end was chosen to build a brand new stadium in nearby Bari.
Over the years, capacity of Stadio Via del Mare has been gradually reduced due to safety measures, first to about 40,000 and later to its present capacity.
How to get to Stadio Via del Mare
Stadio Via Del Mare is located on the north-eastern edge of the small city of Lecce, slightly over 3 kilometres from the city centre and 4.5 kilometres from the train station.
The stadium lies just inside Lecce’s ring road (Tangenziale). Take exit 7a. The stadium will be signposted from the exit.
Address: Via del Mare, 73100 Lecce
Lecce Tickets
Tickets for Lecce games can be bought at one of the Vivaticket sales outlets, or at the stadium on the day of the match. Lecce rarely sells out.
Ticket prices typically range from €9.00 for a seat at one of the curves to €50.00 for a central seat at the main stand.
For more information email biglietteria@uslecce.it.
Useful Internet links
Uslecce.it – Official website of US Lecce.
Viaggiareinpuglia.it – Tourism information for the Puglia region.