AC Milan and FC Internazionale Milano (Inter) have unveiled the design for Generali Stadium, a 71,500-seat venue planned to become the shared home of the two football clubs in Milan, Italy. Designed by Foster + Partners and MANICA, the new stadium will be built alongside the existing San Siro as part of a 281,000-square-meter redevelopment of the surrounding area. The project follows years of discussions over the future of the historic venue, which the clubs acquired in 2025 with the intention of replacing it. Construction is expected to begin in 2028, with the stadium scheduled to host its first match during the 2031/32 season, subject to planning approvals.
The design draws on Milan's architectural and engineering heritage, with a concrete X-frame structure extending from the stadium's colonnades across the facade to support the roof. Diamond-shaped entrances lead into panoramic concourses, while a double-curved roof establishes the building's overall profile. Measuring approximately 244 by 270 meters, the roof incorporates a spoke-wheel structural system and 27,500 square meters of photovoltaic panels. The design also includes naturally ventilated spaces, rainwater harvesting, g...