--- title: "Farewell to San Siro: AC Milan and Inter Present 71,500-Seat Generali Stadium Project" description: "AC Milan and Inter have officially presented the project for the new Generali Stadium with a capacity of 71,500. Construction will begin in 2028, and the current San Siro will be 90% demolished." date: 2026-10-30T19:12:28.425Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/generali-stadium-milan-inter-san-siro tags: [milan, inter, san-siro, generali-stadium, serie-a, stadium-construction] author: "Dmitriy Shatolov" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Farewell to San Siro: AC Milan and Inter Present 71,500-Seat Generali Stadium Project ![futuristic stadium with white pylons against the background of snowy Alpine mountain peaks](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/30/general-stadium-milan-inter-san-siro/general-stadium-milan-inter-san-siro-1.webp) ## Key Points - AC Milan and Inter presented a joint project for the Generali Stadium with a capacity of 71,500 spectators - Naming rights sold to insurance company Generali until 2052 for 650 million euros - Architectural concept developed by Foster + Partners and MANICA - Construction starts in 2028, first match scheduled for the 2031/32 season - Current San Siro to be 90% demolished, keeping only the southeastern wing Football giants AC Milan and Inter have officially presented a joint project for a new ultra-modern stadium that will change the football map of Italy. The new arena will be built next to the legendary San Siro, the majority of which, according to architects and clubs, faces inevitable demolition. The presentation comes as the current arena celebrates its 100th anniversary since opening in 1926. ### Sponsorship Deal and Architectural Concept The new arena will be named Generali Stadium, with the Milanese clubs having already sold the naming rights to the insurance company of the same name until 2052 for 650 million euros. The architectural concept was developed by Foster + Partners and MANICA, who previously collaborated on the new Wembley Stadium in London. This experience formed the basis for designing one of Europe's most ambitious sports arenas. ### Engineering Solutions and Acoustics The stadium will have a capacity of 71,500 spectators. The main visual feature of the arena will be a massive X-shaped external structure and a double curved roof. The stands are designed with a maximum slope of up to 37 degrees and are located as close to the pitch as possible to maintain unique acoustics. According to the architects, this configuration will provide fans with a sense of immediate proximity to the game. ### Ultras Sectors and Surrounding Infrastructure Traditionally separate sectors are provided for ultras: Curva Sud for AC Milan fans and Curva Nord for Inter fans. Green park areas, shopping, and entertainment complexes will also be built around the arena, turning the surrounding territory into a full-fledged urban district. The project takes into account not only sports but also social functions of the facility. ### Timeline: From 2028 to the 2031/32 Season Construction is scheduled to begin in 2028, and the new stadium is expected to host its first official match in the 2031/32 season. Thus, the clubs and contractors will have about three years to build the arena from scratch. By comparison, the current San Siro underwent two major renovations during its century of existence — in 1956 and 1989. ### The Fate of San Siro: 90% Demolition and Tribute to History The legendary home stadium of both teams, also known as the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, will be demolished by approximately 90%. To pay tribute to history, architects will leave untouched only the southeastern wing with the tower and part of the fan stand. Opened in 1926, the arena has hosted four finals of Europe's most prestigious club competition — the European Cup (1965, 1970) and the Champions League (2001, 2016). This year, San Siro marked its centenary, and its partial demolition will be one of the most resonant events in the history of Italian football. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Прощание с "Сан-Сиро": "Милан" и "Интер" готовят масштабную замену легендарному стадиону (видео)](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/football/proshchannya-san-siro-milan-ta-inter-gotuyut-1793387276.html) - The primary source contains all key facts: Generali Stadium name, cost of 650 million euros, term until 2052, capacity of 71,500, architects Foster + Partners and MANICA, stand slope up to 37°, Curva Sud/Nord sectors, construction timeline (2028) and first match (2031/32), 90% demolition of San Siro, centenary of the arena, four European cup finals. - [«Милан» – «Интер»: дерби без «Сан-Сиро», чья перестройка выдержит высокий темп](https://www.sports.ru/football/blogs/3431015.html) - Подтверждено по источнику sports.ru - [Самые посещаемые клубы Серии А 2026/27: топ-10 стадионов и почему «Милан» обошёл «Интер»](https://www.sports.ru/football/blogs/3508553.html) - Подтверждено по источнику sports.ru - [Прогноз на матч Серии А Интер Милан - Удинезе. Ожидаем, что гости забьют](https://www.sportsdaily.ru/prognozy-na-sport/football/inter-milan-udineze-14-sentyabrya-2026-1-88-prognoz-na-match-i-stavki-na-sportsdaily-ru/) - Подтверждено по источнику sportsdaily.ru ## FAQ ### When will construction of the new stadium begin? Construction is scheduled to begin in 2028, and the arena is expected to host its first official match in the 2031/32 season. ### How much is the stadium naming rights sponsorship deal? The naming rights for Generali Stadium were sold to insurance company Generali until 2052 for 650 million euros. ### What will happen to the current San Siro? The stadium will be approximately 90% demolished. Only the southeastern wing with the tower and part of the fan stand will be preserved as a tribute to the arena's history. ### What is the capacity of the new stadium? The capacity of the Generali Stadium will be 71,500 spectators.