Pisa Sporting Club is a proud Tuscan team with a turbulent but storied history.
Based in the city of the Leaning Tower, Pisa has experienced dramatic highs and lows, from European nights in the 1980s to bankruptcy and rebirth.
Passionate support, black-and-blue stripes, and gritty resilience define Pisa’s identity.
For fans, supporting Pisa means sticking by your club through thick and thin — with a deeply local pride that makes matchdays at the Arena Garibaldi something truly special.
Last season Pisa finished second behind Sassuolo to return to Serie A for the first time after a 34-year absence.
This season Alberto Gilardino takes charge following Filippo Inzaghi’s departure.
Club Legends
- Romeo Anconetani – The legendary president in the 1980s who led Pisa to Serie A and European qualification. The stadium is named after him.
- Daniele Mannini (Sr. and Jr.) – A father-son duo both revered by Pisa fans.
- Vitaliano Bonuccelli – Local goal hero from the ‘90s.
- Giampiero Ventura – Before becoming Italy manager, he coached Pisa to success in the ’90s.
- Dario Hübner – Briefly played for Pisa and remains an icon of Italian cult football.
Best Coaches
- Luigi Simoni – Took Pisa into the top flight in the late 1980s and left a lasting legacy.
- Giuseppe Corrado and Luca D’Angelo (recent era) – Revitalized the club and brought Pisa close to promotion back to Serie A multiple times.
- Pippo Inzaghi – Inzaghi led Pisa into a new era, with a promotion to Serie A. Unfortunately for Pisa he left the club in the summer.
Achievements
- Serie B Champions: 1984–85, 1986–87 and runners-up in 2024-25.
- Serie C/Serie C1 Winners: Multiple promotions (most recently 2018–19)
- Mitropa Cup: 1986 – a proud international achievement
- UEFA Cup appearances in the late 1980s
While not blessed with a trophy-laden cabinet, Pisa’s achievements, especially under Anconetani, earned them respect across Italy.
Rivalries and Friendships
Rivalries
- Livorno – The fierce Derby della Costa Toscana, one of Italy’s most intense lower-league rivalries.
- Lucchese – A historical Tuscan derby
- Fiorentina – There’s animosity due to regional tension, despite the difference in status. This rivalry is a little one-sided with Pisa hating Fiorentina.
Friendships
- Inter Milan – Historic good relations due to shared enemies and Anconetani’s admiration for Inter.
- Past friendships with Atalanta and Venezia have also existed.
Ultra Groups
- Wanderers 1979 – The most iconic Pisa ultra group.
- Sconvolts Pisa – Another large and active group known for choreography and noise.
- Pisa’s ultras are fiercely loyal, politicized, and maintain strong traditions of tifoseria. Banners, smoke, and songs bring the Arena Garibaldi to life on matchday.
Ticket Information
- Arena Garibaldi – Stadio Romeo Anconetani
- Capacity: 9,000
- Tickets range from €10–25, more for high-profile matches
- Available at:
- Official Pisa SC Website
- Vivaticket.it
- Stadium ticket offices on matchday
Seating:
- The Curva Nord is home to the ultras and loudest fans
- The Tribuna Coperta offers covered, seated views
How to get to the stadium
- Stadium Location: Walkable from Pisa Centrale train station (~20–30 minutes)
- Bus: Local buses run from Pisa Centrale to the Porta a Lucca area near the stadium
- By Car: Limited parking around the stadium on matchdays, so public transport or walking is preferred
- Bonus: You can see the Leaning Tower from just minutes away—perfect for football-tourism.
Where to eat and drink before the game
Around the stadium and city center:
- Bar Gambrinus – A local favorite for panini, beers, and pre-match banter
- Osteria dei Cavalieri – Tucked in a side street, great Tuscan dishes
- La Taverna di Pulcinella – Pizza and pasta, popular with home fans
- Orzo Bruno – A Pisa-based microbrewery serving local craft beer in a cozy setting
What it means to support Pisa
Supporting Pisa is about enduring love, not glory.
Fans have seen their club dissolve, restart, climb back up and nearly return to Serie A — all while singing with pride.
The Arena Garibaldi is small but alive with noise, color, and defiance. Pisa fans carry a chip on their shoulder, fuelled by their rich past, historical city, and gritty identity.For them, Pisa isn’t just a club. It’s a symbol of resilience, regional pride, and a love passed down through generations.
