Stadio dei Centomila / Golden Gala Pietro Mennea
Athletics
Tickets via athleticsrome.it or ticketone.it. Usually held late May or early June. One of the cheapest ways to see world-class athletics live — tickets from ~€15. The Golden Gala Pietro Mennea is one of the oldest and most prestigious meetings on the IAAF Diamond League circuit, named after Italian sprinting legend Pietro Mennea (world 200m record holder 1979–1996). First held in 1980. World records have been set here. An exceptional opportunity to see world-class sprinters, middle-distance runners, and field athletes in the Stadio Olimpico.
Viale dei Gladiatori, 2, 00135 Roma RM, Italy
Athletics | Stadium — outdoor (Diamond League event) | Teams: Italian athletics federation; international athletes | League: IAAF Diamond League — Golden Gala Pietro Mennea (annual, May/June) | Area: Foro Italico | Transport: Metro A (Ottaviano) + tram 2.