AC Milan and Inter Unveil Designs for New Stadium, Set to Replace San Siro
The proposed Generali Stadium will have a 71,500-seat capacity and is slated to open for the 2031-32 season.
AC Milan and Inter Milan have released the first images of their proposed new stadium, which is planned to replace the iconic San Siro. The clubs aim for the new ground to be operational by the 2031-32 season.
The proposed stadium, which will be known as Generali Stadium under a naming rights deal with the insurance brand until 2052 worth £543 million, is scheduled to begin construction in 2028. It will have a capacity of 71,500 fans and feature an X-frame structure with a double-curved roof designed to emphasize the distinct identities of both Inter and AC Milan supporters. The two-tiered design will also accommodate concerts and include additional public spaces, green areas, and retail zones.
The clubs had previously commissioned architectural firms Foster + Partners and Manica, known for projects like Wembley Stadium and Lusail Stadium, to design the new venue. Architects Norman Foster and David Manica presented the plans, emphasizing their goal to capture the 'feeling' of the San Siro in a new structure.
Plans to demolish the San Siro, originally built in 1926, have been in discussion since 2019. Initial proposals faced delays due to concerns about the cultural impact of replacing the historic stadium. However, a 2025 decision allowing the clubs to purchase the site reportedly paved the way for demolition to proceed.
The San Siro was recently stripped of its hosting rights for the Champions League final due to ongoing refurbishment work and associated uncertainties. The new stadium is intended to be ready to host matches for Euro 2032, which Italy is co-hosting with Turkey.