Inter and Milan plan 71,500-seat stadium to replace San Siro in 2031
Inter and Milan have unveiled plans for a new shared stadium, the Generali Stadium, which is due to replace San Siro from the 2031-32 season. The project matters because it will end the use of one of European football’s most iconic grounds, despite opposition from Inter supporters who protested at the launch.
The planned 71,500-seat venue is expected to cost €1.2 billion, with construction due to begin in 2028 on the existing stadium site. Architects Norman Foster and David Manica say its steep-sided design will bring spectators close to the pitch; it is also intended to host NFL games, rugby and concerts. San Siro, opened in 1926, will be largely demolished as work nears completion, and the new ground could host Euro 2032 matches.
In short
- Inter and Milan plan a €1.2bn stadium to replace San Siro.
- The 71,500-seat venue is scheduled to open for 2031-32.
- Inter fans protested the demolition of the historic ground.
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The case for
A new shared stadium could give both clubs a modern, financially sustainable home, with better sightlines and facilities for supporters and the capacity to host major matches and events. Replacing an ageing ground may also help Milan remain a prominent venue for international sport and entertainment.
The case against
San Siro is a historic ground with deep meaning for supporters and the city, so demolishing most of it would sacrifice cultural heritage that a new venue cannot reproduce. The scale and cost of the project also invite questions about whether redevelopment or preservation could meet the clubs’ needs with less disruption and loss.
Explained simply
Inter and Milan are Milan’s two major football clubs, and they have shared the San Siro stadium since 1947. The ground opened in 1926 and has hosted generations of supporters as well as major football matches.
A shared stadium gives both clubs a home in the same city, but replacing San Siro would change a landmark in Italian and European football. The proposed new ground is designed for football and other events, including concerts and rugby, and may be used for Euro 2032.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Inter and Milan unveil plans for new shared stadium to replace San Siro”.