OPERATIONAL BRIEF: UDINE
Italy is a Schengen member. EU citizens need a valid ID/Passport. Non-EU visitors need a passport valid for 3 months. ETIAS required from late 2026.
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A pint in Udine is €4.50–€7.00. Inside Bluenergy Stadium, prices are standard for Italian venues (~€5.00-€6.00). Kiosks are numerous.
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UPCOMING OPERATIONS IN UDINE
OPERATIONAL MAP
Stadium access – Bluenergy Stadium (Friuli)
GETTING TO THE GROUND
Take Bus Line 2 or 9 from Udine Railway Station. Bus 2 drops you near Piazza Rizzi (East side); Bus 9 goes directly to the North side. Journey is ~20 mins.
Warning: The stadium is adjacent to the A23 motorway. If driving, take the 'Udine Stadio Friuli' exit and follow signs for Curva Sud (Away sector).
Away fans are located in Sectors Q and R of the Curva Sud. The stadium is all-seater and fully covered following its 2016 renovation.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Bags larger than A4
- Professional cameras
- Pyrotechnics
- Bottles/Cans
- Oversized banners
CRITICAL
MANDATORY Passport/ID checks for all fans. Supporter drunkness is zero-tolerance and will result in arrest. Arrive 90-120 mins early for checks.
Exit routes & evacuation
Designated routes for away fans lead back towards the Udine Station via Bus 2 or toward the secure coach lot in Curva Sud.
Exit via the South Corner gates directly onto the visitor parking area and the road toward Città Fiera.
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
Trieste (TRS) / Venice (VCE) / Treviso (TSF)
Transfer
Trieste is 30 mins by train. Venice is 1.5 hours. Shuttle buses link all three airports to Udine Central station.
Tip
Trieste Airport (TRS) is the closest and most convenient for direct regional flights.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
Piazza della Libertà and the 'Vicolo Villalta' area are the heart of Udine's social life, offering authentic Friulian wines and traditional 'Osterias'.
RECOMMENDED
Piazza della Libertà / Historic Center offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
Stazione di Udine (Railway Station)
The primary arrival hub. Fans assemble at the station squares to catch the Line 2 or 9 buses or coordinate taxi/shuttle transfers to the ground.
POLICE PROFILE
COORDINATED
Polizia di Stato maintain a visible presence. For high-risk games, expect a post-match hold-back in the Curva Sud until the main avenues are clear.