Best Sports in Rome
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From the classic Foro Italico and Olympic Stadium, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.6 · 31,146 reviews
Explore Foro Italico, Rome's monumental Fascist-era sports complex along the Tiber. Wander past marble statues and grand stadiums like the Stadio dei Marmi and Stadio Olimpico, or catch the energy of the Italian Open on its tennis courts each spring.
★ 4.5 · 36,546 reviews
Step into Rome's Stadio Olimpico, shared home of AS Roma and Lazio. Catch a live match to feel the decades-old rivalry firsthand, or take a tour through the ground that hosted the 1990 World Cup final.
★ 4.6 · 1,656 reviews
Step onto the grounds of Rome's Central Tennis Stadium, the storied clay-court arena of the Foro Italico. See the surrounding statues and classical architecture that set the Italian Open apart from any other tennis venue.
★ 4.9 · 239 reviews
Step into Stadio Nicola Pietrangeli, the Italian Open's second show court at Foro Italico. Watch top-level tennis beneath a ring of classical statues, a setting fans rank among the most memorable on the circuit.
★ 4.6 · 1,042 reviews
Discover the Stadio Olimpico del Nuoto, a Fascist-era swimming stadium tucked inside the Foro Italico complex. Walk past its mosaic-lined entrance and statues, and if the pool is open, pair the visit with a stroll to the nearby Stadio dei Marmi and tennis courts.
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★ 4.3 · 11,751 reviews
Step inside Palazzo dello Sport, Pier Luigi Nervi's striking arena built for the 1960 Olympics. Catch a major touring act in this EUR landmark, where sharp acoustics and smooth crowd organization make for a solid night of live music.
★ 4.1 · 5,838 reviews
Discover Capannelle Racecourse, Rome's historic track on the Via Appia. Watch live horse racing or catch a major outdoor concert or festival like Rock in Roma, complete with food stalls and live music.
★ 4.7 · 1,281 reviews
Step into the Stadio dei Marmi, ringed by sixty towering marble athletes. Wander the open-air track and photograph these uniform, idealized figures, each gifted by a different Italian city.
★ 4.5 · 990 reviews
Lace up at Stadio Nando Martellini, a public athletics track tucked into the Foro Italico complex. Run laps surrounded by tree-lined grounds styled after ancient Roman baths, just note a small fee and possible medical documentation apply.
★ 4.9 · 980 reviews
Paddle away from Rome's usual crowds on the volcanic waters of Popes' Lake at Castel Gandolfo. Kayak the quiet, green shoreline, cool off with a swim, then refuel with a Roman pizza lunch before the midday heat sets in.
★ 4.6 · 1,140 reviews
Step into Rome's national training hub, the Olympic Center Giulio Onesti. See well-maintained hockey and rugby pitches in action and get a feel for the working atmosphere of a self-contained sports campus with athlete housing and dining.
★ 4.7 · 433 reviews
Discover Rock it Climbing Roma, a compact bouldering gym with a genuine local feel. Train on the moonboard and spray wall alongside English-speaking staff and a chilled-out community of dedicated climbers.
★ 4.7 · 401 reviews
Discover Monkey Island, one of Rome's better-regarded climbing gyms. Tackle a variety of routes across a clean, well-laid-out space, just keep in mind peak hours may be busier with scheduled classes.
★ 3.9 · 774 reviews
Cool off at Piscina delle Rose, one of Rome's few public outdoor pools in the EUR district. Swim alongside locals from this Olympic-era pool, grab a sun lounger early, and enjoy a budget-friendly break from the tourist crowds.
★ 4.4 · 986 reviews
Discover Stadio delle Tre Fontane, the intimate home ground of AS Roma Femminile in the EUR district. Catch a match or training session on the natural grass pitch, enjoying a low-key, local football experience away from the crowds.
★ 4.8 · 273 reviews
Discover ASD Verticalpark, a bouldering gym tucked into Rome's sports scene. Grab free rental shoes, tackle the climbing walls, and work through the dedicated training corner for a quick, informal session.
★ 4.5 · 723 reviews
Discover the Fulvio Bernardini sports center, a practical local hub away from Rome's tourist trail. Drop in to fit in a workout or practice a range of sports alongside the neighborhood's regular, satisfied users.
★ 4.2 · 778 reviews
Step into Farnesina Stadium, a free training ground tucked inside Rome's Foro Italico complex. Wander the track and field facilities alongside local athletes and schools, then continue on to explore the complex's more famous sporting landmarks nearby.
Rome · ⚽ Sport
Foro Italico
1h
Olympic Stadium
1h30
Central Tennis Stadium
2h30
Stadio Nicola Pietrangeli
Stadio Olimpico del Nuoto
45 min
Palazzo dello Sport - Roma
2h
Capannelle Racecourse
Rome · 🏛️ Landmark
Stadio dei marmi
30 min
Stadio Nando Martellini
Popes' Lake, Kayak Tour with Swimming & Roman Pizza
3h
Olympic Center Giulio Onesti
Rock it Climbing Roma
Monkey Island
Piscina delle Rose
Stadio delle Tre Fontane
1h15
ASD Verticalpark/Arrampicata Sportiva
Fulvio Bernardini sports center
Farnesina Stadium
