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About Stadio Sant'Elia
Stadio Sant'Elia is a cornerstone of Cagliari's football history. While the original stadium closed in 2017 and is being replaced, the adjacent site now hosts a modern temporary venue: Sardegna Arena, later renamed Unipol Domus. This page covers the legacy of Stadio Sant'Elia, the current venue on the site, seating details, parking, transit options, and nearby hotels and dining. Whether you’re a local or visiting for a match, we’ve got you covered with practical, no-nonsense information to secure your seats and plan an easy trip to the stadium district of Cagliari.
Location: Via Amerigo Vespucci, 09126 Cagliari, Italy. The temporary Sardegna Arena/Unipol Domus sits on the former Sant'Elia parking area and is the primary home for Cagliari Calcio since 2017. For fans, transit is straightforward with local bus routes 3 and 5, the Parcheggi Stadio bus stop, and the REG regional train service nearby. Parking is available around the stadium complex. After the match, consider nearby hotels and restaurants in central Cagliari for convenient stays and dining. We’ve highlighted affiliate partner options to help you choose reliable accommodations and dining experiences without the guesswork.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Original capacity of Stadio Sant'Elia was 40,919 (reduced from an initial 60,000; later stages used a 16,000 provisional stand).
- Address of Stadio Sant'Elia: Via Amerigo Vespucci, 09126 Cagliari, Italy.
- Stadio Sant'Elia closed in 2017 and is being demolished/relocated; a temporary Sardegna Arena was built on the former parking area next to Sant'Elia to host Cagliari Calcio from 2017–2021, later renamed Unipol Domus.
- Current temporary venue: Sardegna Arena, later renamed Unipol Domus, capacity around 16,412–16,416 seats.
- Current Unipol Domus address: Via Raimondo Carta Raspi, 09126 Cagliari, Italy.
- The temporary stadium was constructed on the parking lot adjacent to Stadio Sant'Elia and opened on September 10, 2017.
- Notable events hosted at the site include three matches from the 1990 FIFA World Cup (England–Ireland, England–Netherlands, England–Egypt).
- Transit: nearby bus lines 3 and 5; closest bus stop Parcheggi Stadio; regional train stop REG serves the area; parking is available around the stadium complex.
- Nearby hotels exist in central Cagliari (e.g., Hotels.com listings show options within a few kilometers of the Sardegna Arena/Unipol Domus).