In the heart of the EUR district, Palazzo dello Sport is one of the most recognisable landmarks of contemporary Rome: a venue where engineering, urban monumentality and public purpose come together in a structure originally designed to host major events.
Designed for the 1960 Rome Olympic Games by Marcello Piacentini, with structural engineering by Pier Luigi Nervi, the building is distinguished by its circular plan, its expansive low-profile dome and the expressive use of reinforced concrete.
Conceived from the outset as a flexible, multifunctional venue, Palazzo dello Sport has played a central role in Rome’s sporting, cultural and artistic life for decades. As one of the Capital’s leading indoor arenas, it hosts sporting events, concerts, congresses and major public gatherings. Since 2025, the company has undertaken renovation and infrastructure enhancement works aimed at bringing the arena increasingly into line with international quality and performance standards.
The architectural complex comprises five main components: the parterre, spectator stands, skyboxes, service areas and outdoor spaces.
Parterre
- Circular area with a diameter of 46 metres;
- Variable capacity depending on the event configuration;
- Ideal for concerts, sporting competitions, corporate conventions and large-scale, high-impact events.
Spectator stands
- First tier: 2,575 seats;
- Second tier: 3,099 seats;
- Third tier: 3,833 seats.
Skyboxes
- 2 skyboxes with 24 seats each;
- 12 skyboxes with 12 seats each;
- 4 skyboxes with 8 seats each.
Service areas
- 8 dressing rooms;
- 10 changing rooms;
- 4 offices.
Outdoor spaces
- 20,000 sqm of outdoor areas;
- 2,400 sqm panoramic terrace.
Why choose Palazzo dello Sport?
- Monumentality and identity: an iconic building designed by Pier Luigi Nervi and Marcello Piacentini for the 1960 Rome Olympic Games;
- Large capacity: up to 11,500 guests for major sporting, musical, corporate and ceremonial events;
- Versatility: a circular parterre measuring 46 metres in diameter, with variable capacity depending on the event setup;
- Visibility and functionality: a circular layout, continuous glass façade and inclined perimeter supports create a bright, unobstructed space with excellent sightlines;
- Hospitality and services: skyboxes of various capacities, dressing rooms, changing rooms and offices supporting event organisation;
- Outdoor spaces: 20,000 sqm of external areas and a 2,400 sqm panoramic terrace;
- Accessibility: located in the EUR district and accessible via Metro Line B, EUR Fermi station, bus route 714 and road connections from Rome’s Grande Raccordo Anulare ring road;
- Accommodation: more than 4,500 rooms across 19 hotels within a 15-minute drive of the venues, including over 900 rooms within walking distance.
