OPERATIONAL BRIEF: BOLOGNA
Italy is Schengen. EU citizens need ID/Passport. Non-EU need passport. ETIAS required from late 2026. Carry ID (law requires it).
LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:02 AM
Bologna is a food capital. Beer is €4.00–€6.00. Inside Dall'Ara, beer is sold but usually <5% ABV or non-alcoholic for big games.
LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:08 AM
12°C | RAIN, PARTIALLY CLOUDY
6.9°C - 16.9°C
LAST UPDATED: 13/03 8:01 PM
UPCOMING OPERATIONS IN BOLOGNA
OPERATIONAL MAP
Stadium access – Stadio Renato Dall'Ara
GETTING TO THE GROUND
Bus 21 starts from Station and passes stadium ('Stadio'). Walk from center is 30 mins (through the Portico of San Luca - longest in the world).
Warning: Traffic near the stadium is restricted (ZTL) on matchdays.
Historic stadium with Marathon Tower. Away fans in 'Curva Ospiti' (Southwest). Entrance via Via Menabue / Gate 5. Capacity ~2,500.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Bags larger than A4
- Power banks (often restricted)
- Glass/Cans
CRITICAL
ID check is mandatory and must match ticket name. Turnstiles are strict.
Exit routes & evacuation
Police escort to buses (for station) is standard for European games.
Exit via the secure compound in Via Menabue.
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ)
Transfer
Marconi Express monorail to Central Station (7 mins, €11). Taxis €20-€25.
Tip
The monorail is fast and frequent.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
Piazza Maggiore / Via del Pratello are the hubs for food/drink. The student quarter (Via Zamboni) is lively.
RECOMMENDED
Piazza Maggiore offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
Piazza Maggiore
The main square. Fans gather here for food before heading to the ground.
POLICE PROFILE
MODERATE
Italian police (Carabinieri/Polizia) manage the away sector heavily. ID checks are thorough. Do not provoke.