Originally Posted by
Bl'ucello
Was at Torino-Bologna a couple of weeks ago. Bought the ticket 2 hours before the game from the ticket office at the ground.
I try to get to a game in Italy each September when we're there and I've seen many games from Catania to Sampdoria, and Bari to Hellas Verona. Not all Serie A games.
I try to buy in person when I'm there. Either from the Club, or their Shop or from authorised sales outlets. There are official 3rd party sellers. Usually Listicket, but some clubs have arrangements with other authorised sellers. Each club's site will have a link. These authorised 3rd party sellers list sales outlets - Tobacconists, Cafes etc - where you can buy tickets officially at face value.
Some clubs are much more used to non-Italians buying tickets - Juventus, Roma and Milan. Napoli and Lazio don't make it easy.
I have only bought once via the internet. From Viagogo for Inter v Milan. That was only because I was arriving in Milan on the day of the game. Paid over face value, but no problems in using the ticket.
You must always carry ID in Italy. Not something we're used to as we don't have ID cards. You will need your passport if buying tickets in person - and in any event at the turnstiles, as your name will be on the ticket. Well, it will be if it's a ticket from official sources.