AC Milan and Inter Unveil Plans for New San Siro Replacement Stadium
The clubs have released initial images of the proposed Generali Stadium, slated to open in the 2031-32 season after a £543 million naming rights deal.
AC Milan and Inter have revealed the first images of their proposed new stadium, which is set to replace the iconic San Siro. The clubs aim for the new ground, to be named the Generali Stadium under a naming rights deal worth £543 million until 2052, to open for the 2031-32 season.
Construction on the new facility is scheduled to begin in 2028. The stadium is designed to accommodate 71,500 fans and will feature an X-frame structure with a double-curved roof, with distinct sections emphasizing the club identities of Inter and AC Milan. The design includes a two-tiered seating arrangement and plans for hosting concerts, alongside additional public spaces, green areas, and retail facilities.
The clubs had previously considered demolishing the San Siro, with initial plans dating back to 2019. However, these plans faced delays and raised concerns about the cultural impact of removing a stadium over a century old. In 2023, a ruling stated the San Siro could not be demolished due to its cultural significance. A subsequent decision in 2025, following the clubs' purchase of the site, made the demolition possible.
The San Siro, originally completed in 1926 and later enhanced with a middle tier and spiral towers in 1955, was recently stripped of its right to host the Champions League final this season by UEFA due to concerns over unfinished refurbishment work. Italy is slated to co-host Euro 2032 with Turkey, and the new stadium is intended to be ready for matches during that tournament.
