History and description

The stadium was constructed in just over a year and opened its doors to the public on 7 May 1936. The new stadium replaced the old Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, which had been in use since 1909. The city of Varese first presented plans for the construction of a new stadium in early 1935, and less than one year later, on 8 December 1935, Varese played their first match at the newly constructed stadium. The stadium was constructed in just over a year and opened its doors to the public on 7 May 1936. The stadium was initially named Stadio del Littorio, but was renamed Stadio Franco Ossola in 1949 in honor of the Torino striker who died in the Superga air disaster and who started his career at Varese.

The Stadio Franco Ossola has remained practically unchanged since it was first built in the 1930s. A few minor renovations were performed when Varese promoted to Serie B in 2010. The safety measures have reduced the official capacity of the stadium to under 10,000 seats.

Any proposals of the club to build a new stadium have thus far led to nothing.

How to get to Stadio Franco Ossola

It was inaugurated on 10 September 1946. The Stadio Franco Ossola is located in the north-west of the town of Varese, at just under three kilometres from Varese's historic town center and a little more from the rail station. It was inaugurated on 10 September 1946. Regular trains run between Milan stations Cadorna and Garibaldi and Varese. The journey takes about an hour.

From the railway station and historic center, you can reach the stadium with bus E and P. Take bus E in the direction of Palasport or bus P toward Velate. Get off at stop Stadio.

The hotel is situated just off the Via Borghi on the left-hand side. If arriving by car from Milan, take the A8 motorway into town, keep straight on Via Magenta, then Via Sacco, and then Via Sanvento (passing through the historic centre). About 3 kilometres after having passed the roundabout in the centre, turn right onto Via Saffi (sign for Stadio), and then immediately right again onto Via Borghi. The hotel will be located just off of Via Borghi on the left-hand side.

Address: Via Giuseppe Bolchini 25, 21100 Varese

Varese Tickets

Varese went bankrupt in 2019 and therefore at the moment, Stadio Franco Ossola does not have a permanent occupant.

Useful Internet links

The official website of AS Varese 1910 is www.varese1910.it, while the tourism website of the Province of Varese isCtpi.it. Public transport information for Varese can be found at www.ctpi.it.