BREAKING: AS Roma Receive Green Light for €1.37 Billion New Stadium

AS Roma have received the final approval to proceed with the construction of their long-awaited new stadium in the Pietralata area of Rome.

The approval was granted following the conclusion of the Services Conference, marking a major breakthrough for a project that has been in development for several years. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)

60,000-seat stadium planned

The new stadium is expected to have a capacity of approximately 60,605 spectators, including a huge Curva Sud designed to accommodate around 23,000 fans.

The venue will replace the Stadio Olimpico as Roma's long-term home, giving the club its own purpose-built stadium rather than continuing to share the Olimpico with Lazio and other sporting events.

The project is estimated to require around €1.37 billion in investment and forms part of a wider redevelopment of the Pietralata district. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)

Construction could begin in March 2027

Following the approval, Roma are targeting March 2027 for the start of construction.

Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri said the conditions are now in place to begin construction and that the stadium could be completed within approximately three years, with the construction period itself expected to last around two and a half years. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)

The project is therefore targeting completion around 2029–2030, although the final opening date will depend on the construction programme.

Designed as more than a football stadium

The development will extend beyond the stadium itself. Plans include significant public spaces, green areas, pedestrian routes and other facilities intended to transform the wider Pietralata area.

The project includes a 1,600-square-metre museum, an 1,800-square-metre official fan store, around 30 retail outlets, hospitality and conference facilities, as well as extensive public green space. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)

The stadium's design also incorporates references to Rome's history, while featuring prominent AS Roma elements including “Roma 1927” on the southern façade.

Potential Euro 2032 venue

The new stadium could also play an important role in UEFA Euro 2032, which Italy will co-host with Türkiye.

Italy is preparing its stadium infrastructure ahead of the tournament, and Roma's new venue is being positioned as one of the potential stadiums for the competition. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)

Italian Sports Minister Andrea Abodi welcomed the approval, describing it as an important step for Rome and Italian football. The authorities are also working toward submitting Italy's definitive list of Euro 2032 venues to UEFA. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)

A historic moment for Roma

The approval represents a significant milestone for AS Roma and its supporters, who have waited years for the club to secure its own modern stadium.

Roma's current home, the Stadio Olimpico, has been shared with city rivals Lazio and other sporting events for decades. The new Pietralata stadium is intended to provide Roma with a permanent home capable of hosting major football matches, concerts and other international events.

With the final approval now secured, attention turns to the remaining construction and tender processes ahead of the planned March 2027 groundbreaking.

For Roma supporters, the long-awaited dream of having a stadium of their own is now significantly closer to becoming reality. (La Gazzetta dello Sport)

🟡🔴 60,605 seats | 💶 €1.37 billion | 🏗️ Construction from March 2027 | 🏟️ Target completion: 2029–2030 | 🇮🇹 Potential Euro 2032 venue