AS Roma new stadium plans are still kicking along as the Italian side looks to move away from its ground share at the Stadio Olimpico.
Initially starting in 2012, AS Roma's plans to move into a new stadium have been drawn out for over a decade. Officially, plans were presented in 2014, with the Stadio della Roma being inspired by the Colosseum. Initially planned as a 52,500 seater stadium, capacity plans can be increased to 62,000 for other events. The project has had many ups and downs, including a complete do-over in the past five years, moving to a new site and a slight capacity increase. Plans are for the project to be completed in time for the club's 100th-year celebration (2027).
AS Roma new stadium latest
2024 – Work on the archaeological survey started in early 2024 but was delayed shortly after. After a few months of dealing with complaints from local businesses, work managed to continue. The plans for the new stadium were approved by Roma mayor Roberto Gualtieri, and a design by Populous was chosen. The new 55,000-capacity Stadio della Roma stadium, which can rise to 62,000, would still include many of the original external designs from the 2014 plan. This included shops and a new training ground. The project is expected to cost around €1 billion, which will make it the most expensive stadium in Italy once it is finished.
However, the project continues to face public backlash. Many have issues with the fact that it will be built on an existing public park. The stadium will also be very close to the local hospital. Despite that, the project is expected to begin next year and be completed in 2027, when the club will celebrate its 100th year.
2022 – Plans for the new site were finally drawn up in 2022, and the process of building AS Roma, a new bespoke stadium, began. Speaking about the project when it was first confirmed, Jim Pallotta, AS Roma President, had this to say: “It’s great for Rome, but it’s also a spectacular project for Italy and a big project for all of Europe. I can’t wait for Roma to have its own stadium, a stadium the team deserves.”
2014 plan scrapped
We know the project is moving along, albeit fairly slowly. The current plans involve the stadium as part of a larger development, with shops, restaurants, and bars occupying the space alongside entertainment venues and AS Roma's new training ground. Like most modern stadiums, it will also host major concerts and other sporting events.
We know the project is moving along, albeit fairly slowly. The current plans involve the stadium as part of a larger development, with shops, restaurants, and bars occupying the space alongside entertainment venues and AS Roma's new training ground. Like most modern stadiums, it will also host major concerts and other sporting events.
Plans were initially set to begin in 2014, but planning nightmares halted them. This followed a rejection by the mayor of Rome in 2017, which caused the plans to be resubmitted a few months later. By 2021, the old project was scrapped completely, with new plans drawn up.
Why is AS Roma moving stadium?
AS Roma currently shares its Stadio Olimpico stadium with Lazio. Each club takes turns playing at home, with one team hosting one week and the other the following week. However, both teams have designated sections for their fans.
On matchdays, the Roma Ultras gather in the Curva Sud, where their red and yellow flags and flares create an electric atmosphere. This section can hold 8,486 spectators.
Conversely, the Lazio Ultras occupy the Curva Nord, which has a slightly larger capacity of 8,520 and features light blue and white colours. When Roma and Lazio face each other, known as the Derby Della Capitale, both fan sections are filled, and the games can be fiery and intense due to the fierce rivalry between the two clubs.