Stadio Giovanni Paolo II
Nuovarredo Arena | |
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Interactive map of Stadio Giovanni Paolo II | |
| Location | Via Suor Antonietta Zullino 6, Francavilla Fontana, Italy |
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| Coordinates | 40°32′10″N 17°34′38″E / 40.536184°N 17.577245°E |
| Owner | Municipality of Francavilla Fontana |
| Operator | Virtus Francavilla Calcio |
| Capacity | 4,700 |
| Surface | Artificial turf |
| Construction | |
| Renovated | 2016, 2021, 2026 |
| Tenant | |
| Virtus Francavilla Calcio | |
Stadio Giovanni Paolo II, also known by its commercial name Nuovarredo Arena, is a football stadium in Francavilla Fontana, in the province of Brindisi, Apulia, Italy.[1] It is the home stadium of Virtus Francavilla Calcio.[2]
Redevelopment
In preparation for the 2026 Mediterranean Games, the stadium underwent redevelopment costing approximately €4.1 million.[3] The works included new covered seating, roofing of the south stand and upgrades to the stadium's power systems. The redevelopment increased the stadium's capacity to approximately 4,700 seats.[4]
The stadium is hosting football matches during the 2026 Mediterranean Games, including group-stage matches in the men's and women's tournaments.[5][6]
References
- ↑ "Da papa Giovanni Paolo II a "Nuovarredo Arena": cambia nome il nuovo stadio. E la città si divide". www.quotidianodipuglia.it (in Italian). 23 August 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
- ↑ "Antonio Magrì (Presidente Virtus Francavilla): "Nuovarredo ha deciso di abbinare il proprio marchio allo stadio" - CalcioWebPuglia.it". CalcioWebPuglia.it (in Italian). 21 August 2021. Archived from the original on 31 August 2021. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
- ↑ "Giochi del Mediterraneo, a Francavilla Fontana calcio e badminton - trmtv". Trmtv.it (in Italian). Retrieved 22 August 2026.
- ↑ "Mediterranean Games: Soccer and Badminton in Francavilla Fontana". ANSA. 10 August 2026. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
- ↑ "Giochi del Mediterraneo: il calendario delle gare a Francavilla Fontana" (in Italian). Comune di Francavilla Fontana. 20 August 2026. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
- ↑ Halilaj, Lenida (30 June 2026). "Albania U-21 to Compete at the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games, Learns Group Stage Opponents". FSHF. Retrieved 22 August 2026.