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Where to sit at Unipol Forum
The best seats at Unipol Forum are First ring, central sectors midway up for the view. For value, choose Central sectors of the second ring. For atmosphere, head to Parterre standing. Avoid Parterre rear rows at seated concerts. Unipol Forum seats 12,800.
First ring, central sectors midway up
Central first-ring seats combine proximity to the court with the bowl's steep rake, giving a clear view over the whole playing area for Olimpia Milano games.
Full detail Best valueCentral sectors of the second ring
Mid-level central sectors stay face-on to the stage or court and are generally priced below the first ring.
Full detail Best atmosphereParterre standing
At standing concerts the parterre puts you in the middle of the crowd directly in front of the stage.
Full detail Where to avoidParterre rear rows at seated concerts
On the flat floor a taller person in front can block the view, and the rear rows sit far from an end stage; tiered seats are safer for sightlines.
Full detailAbout Unipol Forum
The Unipol Forum is Milan's principal indoor arena and the home of Olimpia Milano basketball. It seats 12,800, rising to 15,800 with standing room, across a flat floor (the parterre) and three levels of steeply raked seating, with the SkyPoint VIP area and SkyBox corporate boxes above. Sectors are labelled with a letter and a number, and because sector plans change with each event's configuration, the seating map published for each show is the reference.
The Unipol Forum (long known as the Mediolanum Forum) is an indoor arena in the Milanofiori complex in Assago, just south of Milan, designed by Giuseppe and Luca Cabassi and opened on 26 October 1990. It has a volume of 450,000 cubic metres and a covered area of more than 40,000 square metres, with four seating tiers in addition to luxury suites arranged over three levels. The building won the 1994 European Prize for Architecture for sports venues awarded by CONI and the Council of Europe, was renovated in 2014 — when capacity rose from 11,500 to 12,700 for the EuroLeague Final Four — and again in 2017, and hosted the figure skating and short-track competitions of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Seating plan & map
General seating reference for Unipol Forum. Check your selected event for its exact configuration.
How the venue is set up
Basketball
The tiers surround the court completely for Olimpia Milano's Italian league and EuroLeague games, with seating on all sides of the floor.
End-stage concert
The most common concert set-up, per A View From My Seat's listing for the venue: the stage is set at one end with tiered seating rising around the floor on three sides, and the parterre is standing or seated depending on the production.
Shows on ice and family productions
The floor is adapted for ice and arena spectacles; the venue's own history lists ice-skating galas, Cirque du Soleil and the Disney shows, and the arena hosted the 2018 World Figure Skating Championships.
Seating levels explained
Parterre (arena floor)
The flat arena floor, sold as 'Parterre'. It is standing at many concerts and seated at others, and for basketball the court itself occupies the floor.
Pros: The closest position to the stage or court, and the heart of the atmosphere at standing shows.
Cons: The floor is flat, so the crowd in front can block the view, and the rear rows sit a long way from an end stage.
First ring
The lowest raked tier, rising directly above the parterre and wrapping the arena on all sides at sports events and on three sides at end-stage concerts.
Pros: The closest tiered seats to the action, with a steep rake that clears the rows in front.
Cons: Rows beside an end stage sit at a sharp angle to the performance, and the lowest rows can find themselves almost level with a raised stage.
Second ring
The middle raked level of the bowl, above the first ring, with a raised view over the whole floor.
Pros: Elevated, face-on view of an end stage from the central sectors, generally at lower prices than the first ring.
Cons: Further from the stage or court than the first ring, and a longer climb from the entrances.
Third ring
The top public level of the bowl. The steep stacking of the tiers keeps even these rows directly above the floor rather than set back.
Pros: The most affordable seats in the house are generally found here, with a full panoramic view of the arena.
Cons: The furthest seating from an end stage and the longest climb from the entrances.
SkyPoint and SkyBox
The venue's VIP area of corporate boxes, named SkyPoint and SkyBox on the official site; Wikipedia records luxury suites in addition to the four seating tiers.
Pros: Private, catered viewing separate from the general admission concourses.
Cons: Sold as hospitality packages through the venue rather than as single tickets.
Best seats at Unipol Forum
Best overall for sport
First ring, central sectors midway up
Central first-ring seats combine proximity to the court with the bowl's steep rake, giving a clear view over the whole playing area for Olimpia Milano games.
Best overall for concerts
Central first-ring sectors facing the stage
In the arena's most common end-stage configuration, the central first-ring sectors opposite the stage take in the full production at close range.
Best value
Central sectors of the second ring
Mid-level central sectors stay face-on to the stage or court and are generally priced below the first ring.
Best atmosphere
Parterre standing
At standing concerts the parterre puts you in the middle of the crowd directly in front of the stage.
Best premium
SkyBox and SkyPoint
The venue's corporate boxes and VIP area offer private, catered viewing above the general admission tiers.
Closest to the stage
Front rows of the parterre at seated shows
When the floor is sold seated, the front parterre rows are the nearest seats to an end stage.
| For | Sections | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Best overall for sport | First ring, central sectors midway up | Central first-ring seats combine proximity to the court with the bowl's steep rake, giving a clear view over the whole playing area for Olimpia Milano games. |
| Best overall for concerts | Central first-ring sectors facing the stage | In the arena's most common end-stage configuration, the central first-ring sectors opposite the stage take in the full production at close range. |
| Best value | Central sectors of the second ring | Mid-level central sectors stay face-on to the stage or court and are generally priced below the first ring. |
| Best atmosphere | Parterre standing | At standing concerts the parterre puts you in the middle of the crowd directly in front of the stage. |
| Best premium | SkyBox and SkyPoint | The venue's corporate boxes and VIP area offer private, catered viewing above the general admission tiers. |
| Closest to the stage | Front rows of the parterre at seated shows | When the floor is sold seated, the front parterre rows are the nearest seats to an end stage. |
Seats to avoid & obstructed views
Parterre rear rows at seated concerts: On the flat floor a taller person in front can block the view, and the rear rows sit far from an end stage; tiered seats are safer for sightlines.
Sectors immediately beside an end stage: These seats face across the arena rather than at the stage, giving a sharply angled, side-on view of the performance.
Third ring rear corners: The highest, furthest and most angled seats in the house, distant from an end-stage performance.
Accessibility & companion seating
The venue's accessibility page explains that entry procedures for people with disabilities are managed by the organiser of each individual event, who should be contacted directly for availability and booking; each event page on the official site links to the organiser. Inside the arena there are dedicated, clearly signed routes for visitors with disabilities, and reserved seats and platforms from which to watch events. The venue lists accessibilita.milano@forumnet.it for further information.
Food & drink at Unipol Forum
The venue's own site lists several bar points and a large dedicated food-court area inside the arena, serving the public before and during events.
Venue rules prohibit smoking inside and ban professional audio/video recording devices, motorbike helmets and other potentially dangerous items. Children up to three years old who are held in an adult's arms do not need a ticket.
Worth seeking out
- Several bar points inside the arena
- A large dedicated food-court area
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Getting there
Transport
The arena has its own stop on metro line M2 (green): Assago–Milanofiori Forum, seven stops from Cadorna, and the trip from Milan requires a 'cumulativo + 1 zona' ticket. By car the Forum stands at the junction of the A7 Milan–Genoa motorway and the Tangenziale Ovest (Assago-Milanofiori exit); event parking follows the Park B signs, costs from €10, can be bought online in advance and includes an electric-vehicle charging hub.
The area
The arena stands in the Milanofiori business district of Assago, about 3 km from the Milan city boundary. Assago's large shopping centres, including Milanofiori Assago, are close by, and the Navigli canal district of Milan is a short metro ride north.
Unipol Forum · Milan (Assago), Italy
Parking near Unipol Forum
The closest car parks to Unipol Forum, each marked with a blue P on the map above. On event days public transport is usually quicker than driving.
- Parcheggio Unipol ForumVia Giuseppe di Vittorio, 6, Assago36 m
- ParcheggioVia Giuseppe di Vittorio, 6B, Assago141 m
- ParkForFun Park SVia Giuseppe di Vittorio, 6S, Assago143 m
- Parcheggio fabricasViale Milanofiori, Snc, Assago288 m
- Milanofiori ParkingViale Milanofiori, 1, Assago308 m
- Parcheggio FabricasStrada 3, 43, Assago423 m
Frequently asked questions
What are the best seats at the Unipol Forum?
For sport, the central sectors of the first ring, midway up, balance proximity with clear raked sightlines. For the arena's common end-stage concerts, the central first-ring sectors facing the stage are the best all-round seats; for value, the central second-ring sectors stay face-on at lower prices.
What are the cheapest seats at the Unipol Forum?
Ticket prices are set by each event's organiser rather than by the venue. The lowest price categories are generally found in the third (top) ring, with standing parterre tickets at the cheaper end at concerts where the floor is sold standing.
Is the floor seated or standing at the Unipol Forum?
It depends on the event. The floor, sold as the parterre, is standing at many concerts and seated at others, while for basketball the court occupies the floor. The seating map published for each show is the reference.
Is the Unipol Forum covered?
Yes. The Unipol Forum is a fully enclosed indoor arena with a covered area of more than 40,000 square metres, so events run unaffected by the weather.
Is the Unipol Forum wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The venue provides dedicated, clearly signed routes for visitors with disabilities and reserved seats and platforms to watch events from. Booking is handled by the organiser of each event rather than the venue, and the venue lists accessibilita.milano@forumnet.it for further information.
How is the seating laid out at the Unipol Forum?
There is a flat floor (the parterre) below three levels of steeply raked seating. The arena seats 12,800, rising to 15,800 with standing room, and the SkyPoint VIP area and SkyBox corporate boxes sit above the public tiers.
Does the Unipol Forum have hospitality or VIP tickets?
Yes. The venue's official site names a VIP area with corporate boxes, called SkyPoint and SkyBox. These are sold as hospitality packages through the venue rather than as single tickets.
Which seats are best for concerts at Unipol Forum?
The most common concert set-up, per A View From My Seat's listing for the venue: the stage is set at one end with tiered seating rising around the floor on three sides, and the parterre is standing or seated depending on the production. For specific sections, aim for Central first-ring sectors facing the stage — In the arena's most common end-stage configuration, the central first-ring sectors opposite the stage take in the full production at close range.
What is the view like from the seats at Unipol Forum?
The best views at Unipol Forum are from First ring, central sectors midway up — Central first-ring seats combine proximity to the court with the bowl's steep rake, giving a clear view over the whole playing area for Olimpia Milano games. The weakest are Parterre rear rows at seated concerts: On the flat floor a taller person in front can block the view, and the rear rows sit far from an end stage; tiered seats are safer for sightlines. For a seat-by-seat view, see the view-from-seat photos and the seating map for Unipol Forum.
How many seats does Unipol Forum have?
Unipol Forum holds about 12,800, though the exact number in use varies by event configuration.
What are the stands at Unipol Forum?
Unipol Forum is made up of 5 main stands: Parterre (arena floor); First ring; Second ring; Third ring; SkyPoint and SkyBox.
What is the view like from the seats at Unipol Forum?
For the best view at Unipol Forum, aim for First ring, central sectors midway up (Central first-ring seats combine proximity to the court with the bowl's steep rake, giving a clear view over the whole playing area for Olimpia Milano games.); Central first-ring sectors facing the stage (In the arena's most common end-stage configuration, the central first-ring sectors opposite the stage take in the full production at close range.). The view is most restricted from Parterre rear rows at seated concerts (On the flat floor a taller person in front can block the view, and the rear rows sit far from an end stage; tiered seats are safer for sightlines.).
Where can I park at Unipol Forum?
Car parks near Unipol Forum include Parcheggio Unipol Forum, Parcheggio, ParkForFun Park S, Parcheggio fabricas and more. The closest is Parcheggio Unipol Forum, about 36 m from the venue. On event days public transport is usually quicker than driving, so check the transport options too.
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- Unipol Forum — official site (Who We Are)
- Unipol Forum — How to reach us
- Unipol Forum — Parking
- Unipol Forum — Accessibility
- Unipol Forum — Punti di ristoro (food and drink)
- Unipol Forum — Access rules and visitor info
- Wikipedia — Forum di Milano
- A View From My Seat — Unipol Forum
- Ticketone venue profile — Unipol Forum Assago
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