Inter and AC Milan unveil new Generali Stadium
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Inter Milan and AC Milan have officially unveiled the design for their new stadium, Generali Stadium, which will have a capacity of about 71,500 spectators and is targeted to begin construction in 2028.
According to an official announcement by the two clubs, cited from AC Milan’s website in Jakarta early on Friday, the design was presented at an event at Castello Sforzesco in Milan, Italy, on Thursday (29 October), local time.
“FC Internazionale Milano and AC Milan today unveiled Generali Stadium, their future home. The new stadium is designed to carry the spirit of San Siro into a new era while becoming a new icon for the city of Milan,” the clubs said in a joint statement.
The clubs said the project was a long-term investment intended not only to improve football facilities, but also to support the development of Milan’s urban area.
“More than just a football stadium, this project is a long-term investment in the future of two of the most historic clubs in world football, a new home for generations of supporters, and a destination designed to support Milan’s cultural, economic and urban development,” the statement continued.
Generali Stadium was designed by two international architecture firms, Foster + Partners and MANICA, in a collaboration involving architects Norman Foster and David Manica.
The stadium will have an X-shaped external structure and a double-curved roof inspired by Milan’s architectural character, including the Duomo cathedral.
The X-shaped structure will support the stadium roof, while the double-curved design will be one of the building’s defining features.
The new stadium is also designed to preserve the match-day atmosphere that has long been part of San Siro’s identity.
The two supporters’ stands behind the goals, known as the curvas, will remain a key feature, with one for Inter Milan supporters and the other for AC Milan fans.
The north stand, or Curva Nord, will be allocated to Inter Milan supporters, while the south stand, or Curva Sud, will be for AC Milan fans.
Both stands are designed with a slope of up to 37 degrees to bring spectators closer to the pitch and preserve the match-day atmosphere.
The stadium, with a capacity of about 71,500, will have two tiers of stands surrounding the pitch, offering wide views from seats throughout the venue.
The design also incorporates solar panels, natural ventilation and acoustic controls to improve energy efficiency and spectator comfort.
The name Generali Stadium comes from a naming-rights agreement with Italian insurance and asset-management company Generali.
The clubs described the agreement as one of the biggest stadium naming-rights deals in world sport, but did not disclose its value in their official announcement.
The construction of Generali Stadium is part of a redevelopment project covering about 281,000 square metres in the San Siro area.
The development will include public spaces, green areas, recreational facilities and commercial premises that can be used by the public throughout the year.
In addition to football matches, the stadium is designed to host concerts and major sporting, cultural and entertainment events.
Inter Milan and AC Milan reached an agreement with the Milan City Council in 2025 on the redevelopment of the San Siro area, providing the basis for the new stadium project.
The clubs are now continuing the planning and design process, with construction targeted to begin in 2028.
The first match at Generali Stadium is expected to take place in the 2031/32 season, subject to the completion of the necessary permitting process.
The stadium is also expected to support the hosting of matches at Euro 2032, which will be jointly staged by Italy and Turkey.