AC Milan and Inter Unveil Designs for New Generali Stadium

OPA WIRE, Oct 29 (OPA) — AC Milan and Inter officially unveiled plans for their new home on Wednesday, showcasing a modern design featuring an X-frame structure and a double-curved roof. The stadium is engineered to visually adapt to each club, with one curve dedicated to Inter supporters and the other to AC Milan fans. The facility is designed to accommodate 71,500 spectators and will integrate extensive retail, leisure, and green spaces to facilitate year-round use for concerts and public events.

The project is underpinned by a substantial £543 million naming rights deal with Generali, securing the brand's association with the venue until 2052. While the clubs have finalized the design, construction is not scheduled to commence until 2028. The current timeline targets an opening for the 2031-32 football season, a date that aligns with Italy’s co-hosting duties for the Euro 2032 tournament.

The path to this development has been marked by prolonged regulatory and cultural hurdles. The San Siro, which opened in 1926, was previously protected from demolition in 2023 due to its status as a site of 'cultural interest.' However, the clubs successfully acquired the site in 2025, clearing the legal path to proceed with the demolition of the existing structure. The stadium's decline was further highlighted earlier this year when UEFA stripped the venue of its hosting rights for the Champions League final due to uncertainty regarding necessary refurbishment timelines.

Looking ahead, the clubs aim to transition away from the aging San Siro to a venue capable of meeting modern commercial and infrastructure standards. The transition remains a sensitive issue for local stakeholders, given the stadium's century-long history. Despite the challenges, the clubs maintain that the new development is essential for the future competitiveness of both Milanese teams in European football.