An artist's impression of the proposed new stadium, designed by Norman Foster and David Manica, to be built on the site of San Siro.X

Inter and AC Milan unveil 71,500-seat Generali Stadium to replace San Siro

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30 Oct 2026, 7:28 am

Inter and AC Milan have revealed the design of Generali Stadium, a 71,500-capacity arena that will replace San Siro from the 2031/32 season. The joint presentation took place at Castello Sforzesco in Milan on Thursday, October 29, with construction pencilled in for 2028.

Designed by Norman Foster and David Manica, who previously collaborated on Wembley, the stadium has an X-shaped exterior supporting a double-curved roof inspired by Milan’s architecture, including the Duomo. Foster said the shape stays “low in the body” and rises behind each goal.

The two famous supporter ends will stay central. Curva Nord will be reserved for Inter fans and Curva Sud for AC Milan followers, both rising at a steep incline of up to 37 degrees to pull supporters closer to the pitch and preserve matchday intensity.

An artist’s impression of the interior concourse at the proposed 71,500-capacity stadium.X

Manica said the team began with proximity, placing every seat close to the field. “San Siro is a feeling,” he said, adding that the aim was to carry that sensation into the new building, with a roof designed to amplify crowd noise.

Two tiers of seating will wrap around the pitch, while solar panels, natural ventilation and acoustic systems are included to improve energy efficiency and comfort. Beyond football, the venue is expected to host concerts, rugby, American football and other major sporting, cultural and entertainment events.

The project will cost the clubs 1.2 billion euros, on top of the 197 million euros they paid for the current stadium and its parking areas. Insurer Generali holds naming rights in a deal the clubs rank among sport’s largest, with no value disclosed.

San Siro’s transformation into Generali Stadium 🇮🇹 🏗️ A new stadium and a new look for an entire Milan district. Inter and AC Milan’s planned Generali Stadium will accommodate 71,500 fans, alongside new green spaces, shops and a museum. The new arena will rise beside the Meazza, which will remain in use until its replacement opens. Much of the historic stadium will then be demolished, with a section preserved within the new complex.
— StadiumDB.com (@StadiumDB) October 29, 2026

The stadium forms part of a 281,000-square-metre redevelopment of the San Siro area, adding public spaces, green areas, recreational facilities and commercial zones open all year. The clubs agreed the plan with Milan’s city government in 2025 and are now moving through planning and design.

The current San Siro, which opened in 1926 and holds 75,000, will be largely demolished once the new ground nears completion. The first match is scheduled for 2031/32, subject to approvals, and the venue should support Italy’s 2032 European Championship bid with Turkey.

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