Como is awaiting UEFA's final approval to host Champions League matches at their home stadium, the Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium, after undertaking significant renovations over the past three months. The club, which secured Champions League qualification for the first time in its history via a fourth-place finish in Serie A last season under the guidance of Cesc Fabregas, faced infrastructure challenges that did not initially meet UEFA's required standards.
Daily Mail Sport understands that UEFA officials are nearing a decision on the stadium's hosting rights for the upcoming season. Manchester United is among the prominent clubs scheduled to play in Como during the league phase. Other notable opponents include European champions Paris Saint-Germain, RB Leipzig, and AEK Athens.
The renovation efforts commenced immediately after the conclusion of Como's last home game of the 2025-26 season. A temporary stand behind the goal, originally erected for the 2002-03 season, was demolished and replaced with a new concrete structure featuring solid foundations to comply with UEFA regulations. The playing surface has also been expanded by two-and-a-half meters, and the players' tunnel and substitutes' benches have been relocated.
Significant improvements have also been made to the dressing rooms and media facilities, including the addition of a new mixed zone, a television studio, and a press room. UEFA's stringent requirements for television broadcasters and media spaces have been addressed, and Como has also increased parking capacity by an additional 150 spaces through collaboration with a local college.
Local authorities and the fire department have already inspected the upgrade works and provided safety ratification, a crucial step in the club's bid to host European matches. Como President Mirwan Suwarso expressed the club's excitement and the surreal nature of their Champions League debut, having been in Serie D just seven years prior. He emphasized the importance of enjoying the moment and focusing on day-to-day efforts, acknowledging the uncertainty of future participation.
“We can’t believe it. For us, it’s very important just to be here,” Suwarso told Sky Sport Italia. “We think day by day. We’ll try our best and enjoy the moment. For as much as we would like to say we’d like to experience it again, we must not take it for granted; perhaps tomorrow we won’t be here.”
The club now awaits official confirmation from UEFA as they prepare for the potential arrival of Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain, and other European teams on the shores of Lake Como.