Generali Stadium unveiled: Milan giants set to demolish iconic San Siro in €1.2bn project

After more than a century, Milan’s famous San Siro is set to undergo another transformation as AC Milan and Inter Milan unveil plans for a new stadium called Generali Stadium. The historic stadium, located at Castello Sforzesco, will be demolished to make way for the new arena, with the clubs already selling the naming rights.

Foster + Partners and Manica were commissioned to design the stadium, with their designs inspired by the iconic San Siro. The new stadium will feature a striking oval form, with a frame made out of 80 diamond shapes and a sweeping double-curved roof. The tallest points of the diamonds are 60 meters, located behind the goals, known as "the curva" in Italian, where passionate fans usually sit.

The diamonds offer both glimpses from the outside and sweeping city views from within. The stadium will be raised on a podium, with space underneath for parking, a museum, and club stores. A 360-degree bowl will accommodate 71,500 seats across two tiers, allowing fans to sit as close to the field as if on the grass. The design prioritizes the iconic "curvas" as central elements, enhancing the atmosphere and noise experienced by spectators.

Construction is expected to begin in 2028, with the first match targeted for the 2031-32 season. The new stadium will be ready in time for Italy’s co-hosting of the 2032 European Championship with Turkey. While the clubs will continue to play at San Siro until the new stadium's completion, the iconic site will eventually be mostly demolished.