Stadio Franco Ossola, Football stadium in Masnago, Varese, Italy
Stadio Franco Ossola is a football stadium located in Masnago, a district of Varese in the Lombardy region. It features a natural grass pitch approximately 105 by 66 meters and seating areas distributed across several stands.
The stadium opened in 1925 as Stadio del Littorio and received its current name in 1950 to honor Franco Ossola, who died in the Superga air disaster. A cycling track was also developed on the site and hosted the 1971 UCI Track Cycling World Championships.
The stadium serves as the main sports hub for Varese and has hosted the home matches of A.S.D. Città di Varese since 2020. It shapes the sporting life of the city and brings together supporters from across the region.
The venue is easily accessible by public transport and located in a well-connected area of the city. Visitors should be aware that overall capacity is limited due to safety measures and that seating areas are distributed across different levels.
The stadium houses a cycling track dedicated to Luigi Ganna, the first winner of the Giro d'Italia. This track holds a special place in the region's sports history and remains a distinctive feature that many visitors overlook.
Location: Varese
Inception: January 3, 1935
Official opening: 1925
Capacity: 8213
Address: Via Giuseppe Bolchini, 25 - 21100 Varese IT
GPS coordinates: 45.83463,8.80063
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:59
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