The city of Taranto issued a temporary authorization allowing S.S. Taranto to use the Erasmo Iacovone stadium’s Campo A and the Francesco Di Molfetta pitch through December 2026, granting scheduled access without transferring direct management of the municipal facility to the club, antennasud.com reported.
Temporary Authorization Details For Campo A and Di Molfetta
The measure, signed by the Educational Services and Sports Directorate, follows a formal request by the football club to regulate its use of the municipal sports complex after recent correspondence concerning venue access, keys, and area availability. The administrative act dictates that S.S. Taranto must comply with any upcoming directives from the Public Entertainment Supervisory Commission regarding stadium capacity, accessible seating sectors, and specific matchday safety prescriptions.
The arrangement covers both past sessions and future bookings across two distinct playing surfaces. The club is cleared to use the Francesco Di Molfetta pitch—formerly known as Campo B—for training sessions held on September 22 and 23, alongside scheduled dates on October 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, 2026. For Campo A, the authorization permits league matches scheduled for October 11, October 25, November 8, November 22, and December 6, 2026.
Rossoblù club faces municipal costs totaling 8,960.60 euros
The municipal decree outlines precise financial obligations for the rossoblù club, totaling 8,960.60 euros. Hourly usage of the Di Molfetta pitch costs 116.60 euros, resulting in a cumulative charge of 1,515.80 euros. This figure breaks down into 291.50 euros for the late September training dates and 1,224.30 euros for the sessions scheduled in early October. Matches hosted on Campo A with paid admission carry a tariff of 1,488.96 euros per fixture, totaling 7,444.80 euros across five matches. The total balance must be settled within seven days of receiving the administrative notice.
Beyond direct pitch fees, the city administration mandates strict financial guarantees and insurance coverages. Within seven days, Taranto must lodge a surety bond matching the exact financial obligation of 8,960.60 euros. The club also must secure liability insurance covering third-party bodily injury and property damage, alongside a three-million-euro policy protecting against fire, vandalism, theft, and facility damage covering the October-to-December window.
Decree restricts club access to specific stadium areas
Access remains strictly confined to Campo A with its associated locker rooms and the Di Molfetta pitch. All other stadium zones—including administrative offices, bars, hospitality lounges, active construction sites, and unreturned or restricted areas—remain strictly off-limits. The document explicitly clarifies that the temporary decree does not constitute a continuous concession, nor does it hand over general custody or management of the arena to the club. Any future usage requires separate administrative approval.
Matchdays at Campo A depend entirely on the club securing all legally required clearances from the police headquarters, fire department, local health authorities, and municipal police. The city warned that failing to deposit the mandatory insurance policies, missing the payment deadline, receiving an unfavorable review from the supervisory commission, or violating any single safety prescription will trigger the immediate revocation of the authorization.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Taranto Stadium Permit
What exact areas of the Erasmo Iacovone stadium are included in the permit?
The temporary authorization covers only Campo A with its adjoining locker rooms and the Francesco Di Molfetta pitch. Offices, bars, hospitality areas, and construction zones remain strictly excluded from the agreement.
What is the total financial cost assigned to S.S. Taranto by the municipality?
The city calculated a total fee of 8,960.60 euros, which covers pitch rental rates for training sessions on the Di Molfetta field and paid-entry matches on Campo A through December 2026.
What happens if the club fails to meet the insurance or payment deadlines?
The municipal decree states that failure to deposit the required surety bonds, liability policies, or payment within seven days results in the immediate ineffectiveness and revocation of the stadium authorization.
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