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The Erasmo Jacovone Stadium is the main sports facility in Taranto, located in the Salinella district. It is a football stadium with concrete stands, including grandstands, curves, guest sector, and a natural grass field. Historically, it had a high capacity, which has now been adjusted based on safety regulations and renovation works. Its current function is to host the home games of Taranto FC 1927 and, when needed, sports events, shows, and public initiatives. Inaugurated in 1965 as the Salinella Stadium, it was renamed after Erasmo Iacovone, a beloved forward of the team who tragically passed away in 1978. Since then, his name has become part of the sporting and civil memory of the city. The stadium is an identity-affirming place for the people of Taranto, deeply connected to football passion, the popular culture of fan groups, and the history of the club. It is also involved in redevelopment projects related to enhancing the city's sports facilities and major sporting events in the area. For football enthusiasts visiting, the Jacovone Stadium is a point of interest to combine with exploring Taranto: the Mar Piccolo, the historic center on the island, the Aragonese Castle, and the waterfront can easily be integrated into an urban itinerary.

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Erasmo Jacovone Stadium - Municipality of Taranto

Via Erasmo Iacovone 9, 74121 Taranto IT, Italy

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Come raggiungere

From the center of Taranto, you can reach the Erasmo Iacovone Stadium by taking Via Di Palma and then Viale Magna Grecia heading east. Continue towards the Salinella district following the signs for the stadium: the facility is located in Via Lago di Como. By car, the journey takes about 10-15 minutes; there are also urban buses available to Salinella.

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The stadium was built to replace the previous "Valentino Mazzola" facility, which was no longer suitable for the sporting and public needs of the time, based on a project approved by the municipal administration in the 1950s. In preparation for the XX Mediterranean Games Taranto 2026, a major renovation and refunctionalization project has been planned: demolition and reconstruction of the first tier of grandstands, a new full metal structure roof, refurbishment of interior spaces, and remodeling of the playing field. At the end of the works, the stadium will have a capacity of approximately 20,000 seats and is set to host the Games' opening ceremony. The complex also includes the "Iacovone B" field, approved for football competitions up to Serie D and also suitable for rugby and American football. Access varies depending on the event: entrances are organized by ticket sector and include access title checks, identity documents, and security checks. There are areas dedicated to people with disabilities and their companions; advance booking is recommended, with facilitated access and conditions set by the organizer. The stadium is accessible by car, bus, taxi, or from Taranto railway station, about 6 km away; for high attendance events, it is advisable to arrive early. For the use of the facility, reference should be made to the municipal regulations available in the public forms related to municipal sports facilities.