AS Roma's decades-long pursuit of a state-of-the-art stadium of their own has reached a decisive bre...
AS Roma's decades-long pursuit of a state-of-the-art stadium of their own has reached a decisive breakthrough. The club's ambitious new venue in Rome's Pietralata district has officially cleared all administrative hurdles after receiving unanimous approval from the decisive Services Conference. The green light paves the way for the Giallorossi to eventually depart the municipal Stadio Olimpico, their home shared with Lazio since 1953, and transition into a privately owned, purpose-built football ground.
Designed by global sports architecture firm Populous, the arena will boast a capacity of 60,605 seats. A centerpiece of the design is a massive single-tier Curva Sud holding around 23,000 spectators, engineered to replicate the atmosphere of a classic European terrace and rank among the largest single stands on the continent. The exterior reflects classical Roman architecture through distinctive vertical fins, while the surrounding 27-hectare masterplan incorporates nearly 12 hectares of public parkland, pedestrian squares, and direct transit access via Roma Tiburtina and Quintiliani metro station.
Backed by an investment exceeding €1 billion from the Friedkin family, groundwork and construction are scheduled to kick off in spring 2027, coinciding with AS Roma's centenary year. With opening targeted between 2029 and 2031, the venue is poised to become a marquee host stadium for UEFA Euro 2032 while functioning year-round to transform the club's financial and commercial footprint.
, by Pat
