Stadio Riviera delle Palme

The Stadio Riviera delle Palme is a multi-use stadium in San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of S.S. Sambenedettese Calcio. The stadium has a capacity of 13,708 and it lies between San Benedetto and its civil parrish Porto d'Ascoli.

Stadio Riviera delle Palme

Location	San Benedetto del Tronto, Italy
Owner	Municipality of San Bendetto del Tronto
Capacity	13,708 [1]
Surface	Grass 105 × 68 m
Construction
Opened	1985[2]
Architect	Luigi Corradi
Tenants
S.S. Sambenedettese Calcio

History

Riviera delle Palme Stadium, late nineties.

The stadium, with a steel supporting structure based on a structural design by Eng. Luigi Corradi and architect of the arch. Vincenzo Acciarri, was built in the mid-80s and awarded at European level as the best sports work in steel and prefabricated reinforced concrete. It was inaugurated on 10 August 1985 with a friendly match between S.S. Lazio and S.S. Sambenedettese Calcio, although many consider the unofficial inauguration of 13 August 1985 with a friendly match between A.C. Milan and Sambenedettese, a team that competes in the home matches and has its registered office, as well as 20,000 spectators in the stands. [3][4]

Description

Initially it had a capacity of about 22,000 spectators, it was designed for the possibility of a future extension. Later, to comply with safety regulations in the stadiums, the authorized capacity was reduced to 7,494 places.

Since 2010, after the refurbishment works, the capacity has been increased to around 14,000 numbered seats [1], all seated, arranged on two rings with full coverage in all sectors, complete the structure four towers of 'angle in prestressed concrete, which favor the inflow and outflow of spectators, incorporate a small bar, toilets and High-mast lighting for lighting sports venue.[5] Above the cover is placed a paneling of Photovoltaic system.

Curiosity

The stadium's cover realized with Photovoltaic system.

• Above the stadium roof there is a photovoltaic system, with 4,546 Solar panel in Polycrystalline silicon of 220 nominal power[6]. It is the second Italian stadium, after Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi, to use this solution for alternative energy production.[7][8]
• In 1987 hosted the playoff valid for the promotion in Serie A Cesena – Lecce, ended 2–1; on the stands beyond 18,000 spectators.[9]
• The absolute record number of spectators was recorded on 11 August 1997 with the friendly Juventus F.C. – FC Bayern Munich: about 23,000 present.[10]
• In 2013 on the Calcioweb website it was included in the list of the most beautiful stadiums in Italy.[11]

References

1. "San Benedetto, accordo sullo stadio fra il Comune e la società rossoblù". Corriere Adriatico. 18 May 2016. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
2. "Stadio Riviera delle Palme". soccerway. Retrieved 18 August 2017.
3. "13 August 1985, Sambenedettese vs Milan 1–1". Retrieved 27 March 2019.
4. "Season 1985–86 – Almanac of the Friendlies and the smaller Cups" (PDF). Retrieved 27 March 2019.
5. "Sambenedettese, historical agreement for photovoltaic stadium". Retrieved 27 March 2019.
6. "'Riviera delle Palme' football stadium , which makes the structure completely independent from an energy point of view". Retrieved 27 March 2019.
7. "Yes, the Riviera delle Palme will be brand new – 5 July 2010". Retrieved 27 March 2019.
8. "Sambenedettese , historical agreement for photovoltaic stadium". Retrieved 27 March 2019.
9. "The 1986 season / 1987 – Serie B". Retrieved 27 March 2019.
10. "What a show here is the Juventus signed Inzaghi". Retrieved 27 March 2019.
11. Giuseppe Mazza. "Special Calcioweb – Here are the most beautiful stadiums in Italy: how many surprises in the top 20". calcioweb.eu. Retrieved 27 March 2019.