Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia

The stadium's century-long history mirrors Atalanta's rise from a provincial club to one of Italian and European football's most admired sides.

Construction and early years

The ground was established in 1928 under the name Stadio Mario Brumana, honouring a local athletic official. During the mid-twentieth century it was progressively expanded and was redesignated Stadio Comunale. In 1988 the stadium received its formal long-standing name Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia — a tribute to Italian athletes who had celebrated an Olympic gold medal in Bergamo in 1984.

Privatisation and major renovation

The pivotal moment in the ground's modern history came in 2017, when Atalanta purchased the stadium from the Bergamo municipality, becoming one of the few Italian clubs to own their ground outright. This unlocked an ambitious phased redevelopment. From 2019 onwards all four stands have been progressively demolished and rebuilt as modern covered tiers with improved sightlines and seating comfort. The work has been carried out in stages with the stadium remaining operational throughout. Simultaneously, a naming-rights agreement was reached with Bergamo-based electrical components manufacturer Gewiss, giving the ground its current commercial name.

Notable moments

Atalanta's run to the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League quarter-final brought the club — and Bergamo — unprecedented European attention. Their 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final in Dublin in May 2024 was the crowning moment: the club's first major European trophy in 116 years of history, achieved under Gasperini's distinctive attacking system.

Gewiss Stadium generates one of the most intense atmospheres in Italian football. Its compact renovated bowl, passionate supporters and Atalanta's remarkable decade of success combine to produce a matchday experience that stands out in Serie A.

Fan culture

Atalanta BC's supporters are known throughout Italian football for their authenticity and fidelity. The club's ultras, centred on the Curva Pisani (north end), produce sustained noise, coordinated choreography and incessant chanting that rarely lets up across ninety minutes. Atalanta represents industrial Bergamo and its surrounding Bergamasca valley with fierce local pride; the fan culture is deeply regional rather than global. The ground's relatively modest capacity means every seat feels close to the pitch.

Big matches

The 2019/20 Champions League campaign made Bergamo a European talking point — the quarter-final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain (1:3) ended a fairy-tale run but confirmed that Atalanta could compete at the highest level. The 2024 Europa League final in Dublin then delivered a 3:0 win over Bayer Leverkusen, prompting celebrations across Bergamo that lasted through the night. Every European fixture at Gewiss Stadium is now attended with the expectation that this club can beat anyone, an atmosphere shift that has fundamentally changed the matchday experience.

Visiting Gewiss Stadium is highly practical for travellers using Bergamo's Orio al Serio airport, which is one of Ryanair's busiest hubs and sits just a few kilometres from the ground.

How to get there

• Plane + bus/taxi: Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport (BGY) is only 6 km from the stadium; ATB city buses or taxis cover the distance in under 20 minutes
• Train: From Bergamo railway station the stadium is approximately 20 minutes on foot or a short ride on city bus line 1 towards Malpensata
• Car from Milan: Motorway A4, exit Bergamo Centro; the journey from central Milan takes roughly 50 minutes

Tickets and tours

Match tickets for Atalanta BC are sold through the official club website and Vivaticket partners. Attractive Serie A fixtures and European evenings typically sell out within hours of going on sale — advance booking is essential. The club also offers stadium tours, which include access to the recently completed sections of the renovated ground.

Visitor tips

• Bergamo Città Alta: The historic upper city with its Venetian walls, cathedral and mountain panorama is an essential stop and is only 2 km from the stadium — allow extra time
• When to arrive: At least 60 minutes before kick-off; the streets around the ground fill with supporters well in advance
• Food and drink: Via Borgo Palazzo offers cafes and pizzerias within walking distance; the Bergamo speciality casoncelli (filled pasta) is worth seeking out before the match