Palazzo dello Sport (PalaEUR): Capacity and Seating

The official Palazzo dello Sport capacity declared by the owner is 11,500 guests. Individual concert pages instead mention about 12,000 seats on two tiers of stands, and the real number depends on how each show is set up. The venue is in the EUR district at Piazzale Pier Luigi Nervi 1, and you reach it by metro line B, EUR Palasport station. This guide gives you the numbers, the structure, the access routes and the concerts on the calendar, each linked to its own page.

For the full overview of events, see our page on concerts in Rome. If you are looking for a bigger open-air venue, read Stadio Olimpico: Capacity, Seating and Getting There.

Palazzo dello Sport Capacity: The Numbers

The starting point is the Palazzo dello Sport page: the declared maximum capacity is 11,500 guests. The owner describes it as the largest indoor events venue in Rome. Other pages on the site use rounded, higher figures of around 12,000 seats.

The difference is not a mistake. An indoor arena changes layout depending on the show: stage, floor, sound desk and barriers all shift the number of available seats. For that reason, Palazzo dello Sport capacity should be read as an order of magnitude. The valid number for a specific date is the one the promoter puts on sale.

Layout and What to Know About Seating

Palazzo dello Sport was designed by Marcello Piacentini, with structural consultation from Pier Luigi Nervi. Construction ran from 1958 to 1960. It opened on June 3, 1960, ahead of the Rome Olympic Games, where it hosted the basketball and boxing competitions. It is also known as PalaEUR, and from 2003 to 2018 it carried the name PalaLottomatica.

The floor plan is circular, with a diameter of around one hundred meters. The reinforced concrete dome is nine centimeters thick. The stands rise in two tiers around the arena. This shape explains why Palazzo dello Sport capacity is distributed differently from a stadium: the whole audience sits in a single covered ring.

Seating Sections on the Event Pages

The pages do not include a section map or the names of individual entrances, so we cannot tell you how many seats each section has. What we know is that prices for the different sections are published by the authorized ticket seller named by the promoter, and that they vary from event to event. For numbered seats and the seating chart, check the page for the specific concert and the official website of EUR S.p.A., the company that manages the venue.

There is one price reference, for Gazzelle: tickets range from €53 to €85 plus fees. That figure applies to that date only, not to other nights.

How to Get to Palazzo dello Sport

The address is Piazzale Pier Luigi Nervi 1, 00144 Rome, in the EUR district. Some pages also list Piazzale dello Sport 1, at the end of Viale dell’Umanesimo: it is the same building. It helps to know both versions exist, because GPS apps and tickets may use one or the other.

By Metro

Line B is the option the event pages recommend most. The stop is EUR Palasport, named after the venue, and it leaves you a few minutes’ walk from the entrance. Heading toward Laurentina, EUR Fermi is one stop earlier: from there you walk uphill along the small lake. According to the page for Gabry Ponte, the distance between EUR Fermi and the arena is about 530 meters as the crow flies. From Termini, line B is direct, with no transfers.

By Bus and Car

Bus 714 stops in front of the building. By car, leave the Grande Raccordo Anulare (GRA ring road) at exit 25, 26 or 27. The pages do not list parking, rates or reserved parking areas: for those details, check the event program and the official website of the managing company.

Tickets, Gates and Entry Rules

Palazzo dello Sport is not a museum and has no entrance ticket. You enter only when there is an event, and the ticket is issued by the organizer of the show or competition. Gate opening times, numbered seats, bag rules and prices change from night to night. The reference is always the program of the individual event.

Tickets are bought through the presale network authorized by the promoter. Some promoters state that they are not responsible for purchases made outside those channels, as the page for Gianna Nannini reminds buyers. Times vary: for Sfera Ebbasta gates open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m.; Elodie follows the same schedule.

Events Calendar and Palazzo dello Sport Capacity

These are the events listed on our pages, in date order. The base Palazzo dello Sport capacity is the same for all of them, but the setup and seat availability change from one night to the next.

Multi-Night Runs

Some artists add nights instead of looking for a bigger venue. Max Pezzali plays eight times in January 2027, on the 16th, 17th, 19th, 20th, 22nd, 23rd, 25th and 26th. Notre Dame de Paris has 16 performances between December 26 and January 10, with evening shows at 9:00 p.m. and afternoon shows at 4:00 or 5:00 p.m. It shows how the same Palazzo dello Sport capacity supports long runs of shows.

Accessibility

Information differs for each date. For Tedua, the promoter lists the address diversamenteabili@the-base.it. For Guè, requests from guests with reduced mobility are handled by the association Mani Amiche Onlus. For other events, check the event page and the organizer’s website.

Practical Tips

• Arrive early. The pages for Nayt, Marco Masini and Lucio Corsi note that entry checks take time and that lines form before the gates open.
• Take the metro. Line B from Termini is direct. Get off at EUR Palasport, or at EUR Fermi if you prefer to walk.
• Check the time on your ticket. Door opening and start time change from event to event.
• Buy only through authorized channels. Promoters decline all responsibility for purchases made elsewhere.
• Confirm the date and time. For Massimo Pericolo the date was moved from October 2026 to March 2027, and tickets already bought remain valid.
• For seats and bags, check the EUR S.p.A. website (offices at Largo Virgilio Testa 23) and the program of the individual event.

For more concerts this season, go back to our page on concerts in Rome.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of Palazzo dello Sport in Rome?

The maximum capacity declared by the owner is 11,500 guests. Some concert pages mention about 12,000 seats. The number for a single night depends on the setup.

How do I get to Palazzo dello Sport?

Take metro line B to EUR Palasport, or to EUR Fermi. Bus 714 also stops in front of the building. By car, leave the GRA at exit 25, 26 or 27.

Where exactly is the entrance?

The address is Piazzale Pier Luigi Nervi 1, 00144 Rome, in the EUR district. Some pages also list Piazzale dello Sport 1: it is the same building.

Is there an entrance ticket for Palazzo dello Sport?

No. You enter only when there is an event, with a ticket issued by the organizer. Prices, opening times and bag rules are set by each event.

Who runs the venue, and where do I find official information?

The company that manages the venue is EUR S.p.A., based at Largo Virgilio Testa 23. Its official website and the page for the individual event are the references for practical details not covered in this guide. For more on the venue, see also the Palazzo dello Sport page.