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One of the world’s most famous soccer stadiums could be entering its final years. AC Milan and Inter Milan have unveiled plans for a new 71,500-seat stadium that would replace San Siro, with the clubs targeting the 2031–32 season for their move.
The two Italian soccer giants have released the first detailed renderings of Generali Stadium, a new facility that would be built alongside the existing San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy.
The project represents a major step toward replacing a venue that has hosted soccer matches for a century, including games at the 1934 and 1990 FIFA World Cups. San Siro, officially known as Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, has been home to both AC Milan and Inter Milan for decades and is one of Europe’s most recognizable sporting landmarks.
The clubs purchased the existing stadium and surrounding property from the city of Milan in November 2025, clearing a major hurdle in their long-running effort to build a modern replacement.
What happens to San Siro?
The new stadium is planned for construction adjacent to San Siro, allowing AC Milan and Inter to continue playing at their historic home while work proceeds.
Once the new facility opens, most of the existing stadium is expected to be demolished. Portions of the structure may be preserved as part of the redevelopment, although the final details have not been determined.
The plan has faced opposition from preservation advocates and residents who want to protect the historic venue. In October 2026, a regional administrative court rejected several legal challenges to the sale of the stadium and surrounding property, allowing the project to move forward. However, additional approvals are still required.
The clubs currently expect construction to begin in 2028, with the first match at Generali Stadium targeted for the 2031–32 season.
What this means for fans
For soccer fans who have dreamed of attending a match at San Siro, the proposed timeline provides a reason to begin planning a visit.
Assuming the project proceeds on schedule, the stadium could have approximately five more seasons of regular use before AC Milan and Inter move into their new home.
Unlike most major soccer stadiums, San Siro is home to two clubs, making it a particularly easy destination for a European soccer trip. With AC Milan and Inter sharing the venue, there is typically a Serie A match at San Siro nearly every weekend during the season. Fans may also have opportunities to attend UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Coppa Italia matches.
Even if your visit to Milan doesn’t coincide with a match, San Siro offers stadium and museum tours, providing another opportunity to experience the historic venue before it closes.
There is no announced final match date for the existing stadium, and construction timelines could change as the project moves through its remaining approvals.
For those hoping to experience one of soccer’s most historic venues before it disappears, however, the clock may already be ticking.
