Council Approves New 60,000-Seater Roma Stadium Plans: ‘An Historic Day’

Rome's city council has given its official approval to AS Roma's detailed proposal for a state-of-the-art 60,000-capacity stadium. This momentous decision, confirmed by reports on Thursday, was heralded by the mayor as "an historic day, not just for the fans, but for all Romans."

Formal Approval for Roma's New Stadium Project

AS Roma joins a growing number of Serie A clubs, including Milan and Inter, who are actively pursuing plans for new, modern venues. A key ambition for these clubs is for their updated facilities, such as the one intended to eventually replace the iconic Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, to potentially host matches during EURO 2032.

In late December, the Giallorossi formally initiated the project by submitting their Technical and Economic Feasibility Study (known as the PFTE in Italy). This document effectively served as the official blueprint and formal proposal for the new stadium.

By Friday afternoon, the Rome city council had officially ratified the plans that the club had delivered just before the Christmas period.

While various bureaucratic and administrative procedures must still be navigated before construction can commence, Friday's council vote represents a very significant step forward. The vision of a new stadium in Pietralata is now steadily transitioning from an aspiration to an impending reality.

"Today is an historic day, not just for the fans, but for all Romans," Mayor Roberto Gualtieri reiterated ahead of the crucial vote on Friday.

He expressed enthusiasm for the project's realization, emphasizing that "Rome will gain a modern stadium seamlessly integrated into the city's urban environment, simultaneously introducing new green spaces for the community."

Gualtieri further clarified that AS Roma would bear the primary financial responsibility for the project, rather than placing a burden on municipal funds.

The mayor extended his gratitude to Roma President Dan Friedkin for his significant investment, which promises a new sporting institution for the city without imposing a strain on public finances.