Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo 2026

Football on an island

Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo is one of the most unusual and atmospheric grounds in world football. Opened in 1913, it is one of the oldest stadiums in Italy — and the only one you reach by boat, standing on its own island at the eastern edge of Venice. Home to Venezia FC, whose black, green and orange colours have become a global cult far beyond Italy, the Penzo offers a matchday like nowhere else.

With the lagoon on one side and the rooftops of Venice on the other, every fixture here feels like an occasion. Browse the upcoming matches below and plan your trip to one of football’s truly one-of-a-kind grounds.

Getting to the Penzo

The stadium sits on the island of Sant’Elena, at the quiet eastern end of Venice. Arrive on foot or by vaporetto (Sant’Elena stop) and give yourself time for the walk along the water — there is no other approach to a football match quite like it. Kick-off times can move for TV, so always check the date and time on your ticket.