AC Milan and Inter Unveil San Siro Replacement: Generali Stadium
- New Stadium Unveiled: AC Milan and Inter officially revealed the Generali Stadium, a new shared home designed by Foster + Partners and Manica Architecture, which will replace the legendary Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
- Key Design Elements: The Generali Stadium will feature a 71,500-seat capacity, an oval bowl design with an undulating LED facade, steep 37-degree stands to enhance atmosphere, and 27,000 square meters of photovoltaic panels for energy self-sufficiency.
- Construction & Legacy: Construction is set to begin in 2027 for a target opening in the 2031-32 campaign, involving a €2.3 billion district redevelopment, with the existing San Siro largely demolished but select architectural sections preserved as a monument.
AC Milan and Inter have officially revealed the design for their new shared home, which will replace the legendary Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.
The two clubs naming rights were sold to Generali until 2052 for €650M (€25M/year).
San Siro Replacement: Generali Stadium
Officially named the Generali Stadium following a major naming rights agreement with the Italian insurer, the venue was presented at Milan's Castello Sforzesco. Designed collaboratively by Foster + Partners and Manica Architecture, the state-of-the-art arena will feature a capacity of 71,500 seats, including more than 13,000 premium and hospitality spaces.
The stadium adopts an oval bowl elevated on a public podium, defined by an undulating facade that rises over 60 meters at the end curves. The exterior is wrapped in 80 diamond-shaped LED membrane panels, allowing the structure to illuminate dynamically in the distinct colors of AC Milan or Inter depending on the host club.
Inside, the design prioritizes atmosphere with a tight two-tier layout featuring steep 37-degree stands behind the goals to bring spectators as close to the pitch as possible. An acoustically sealed canopy will trap and amplify crowd noise, while 27,000 square meters of photovoltaic panels on the roof will provide energy self-sufficiency.
Representing a total district redevelopment investment of approximately €2.3 billion, construction work is slated to begin in 2027 with a targeted opening in time for the 31-32 campaign, positioning the arena as a prime venue for Euro 2032 where it will be known as Milano Stadium. The existing San Siro will continue to stage matches during construction, after which it will be largely demolished, leaving select architectural sections preserved as a monument within a new community park.
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