Euro 2032 stadiums guide: Every potential host city and venue in Italy and Turkey explained

Italy and Turkey will jointly host UEFA Euro 2032, but the race to become one of the tournament's host cities is still very much alive.

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has now received formal bids from 13 cities featuring 16 different stadium projects, with the final shortlist due to be submitted to UEFA by 1st October.

The extensive list reflects the scale of work still required across Italy.

Compared to Turkey's largely modern stadium portfolio, many Italian stadiums require major redevelopment or complete replacement to meet UEFA's tournament standards.

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has repeatedly criticised the country's ageing football infrastructure, describing Italian stadiums as “a disgrace” and warning that even smaller nations such as Albania have made greater progress in modernising their venues.

Below, FootballGroundGuide takes a look at every Italian stadium currently in contention.

Italy's potential Euro 2032 stadiums by city

Bari – Stadio San Nicola

One of Italy's iconic Italia '90 venues, Bari's famous bowl-shaped stadium is in line for significant modernisation. It remains one of the country's largest football grounds.

Bologna – Stadio Renato Dall'Ara

Bologna's historic home is already earmarked for a long-planned redevelopment that would transform one of Italy's oldest stadiums into a modern UEFA-standard venue.

Cagliari – New Cagliari Stadium

Cagliari's current Unipol Domus is only a temporary home. Euro 2032 plans centre around a brand-new permanent stadium for the Sardinian club.

Florence – Stadio Artemio Franchi

One of football's architectural landmarks, the Stadio Artemio Franchi is undergoing extensive redevelopment while preserving its famous historic design.

Genoa – Stadio Luigi Ferraris

Shared by Genoa and Sampdoria, the Luigi Ferraris remains one of Italy's most distinctive football stadiums and is expected to receive further upgrades.

Lecce – Stadio Via del Mare

Lecce has emerged as a surprise contender after launching ambitious redevelopment work to modernise Via del Mare ahead of UEFA's deadline.

Milan – New San Siro

Rather than redeveloping the current San Siro, AC Milan and Inter are set to build an entirely new shared stadium, widely expected to become one of Italy's flagship Euro 2032 venues.

Naples – Stadio Diego Armando Maradona

Naples has submitted plans centred around redeveloping the famous Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, although discussions over its long-term future continue.

Naples – Proposed new Napoli stadium

Alongside the Maradona proposal, Napoli's long-held ambition to build a brand-new stadium also remains under consideration.

Palermo – Stadio Renzo Barbera

Recently revived after Palermo approved a redevelopment agreement with Palermo FC, the Renzo Barbera has re-entered the Euro 2032 race after initially missing out.

Rome – Stadio Olimpico

Italy's national stadium remains one of the favourites for selection and is expected to undergo upgrades before the tournament.

Rome – AS Roma's Pietralata Stadium

Roma's proposed new stadium remains one of Italy's biggest infrastructure projects and could become one of the showcase venues if completed in time.

Rome – Lazio's Stadio Flaminio

Lazio's proposal to redevelop the long-neglected Flaminio has also been included, giving Rome three separate stadium bids.

Salerno – Stadio Arechi

Fresh redevelopment plans for Salernitana's home have brought Salerno into contention as one of the tournament's outsider candidates.

Turin – Allianz Stadium

Juventus' home is currently regarded as the only tournament-ready stadium among Italy's candidates and is widely expected to make the final shortlist.

Verona – Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi

Verona completes the list, with proposals centred on modernising the Bentegodi rather than replacing it.

Turkey's potential Euro 2032 stadiums by city

Unlike Italy, Turkey's bid is built around 10 largely modern, tournament-ready stadiums, with five ultimately expected to be selected for Euro 2032.

Many of the venues have already staged Champions League finals, Europa League fixtures and regular Turkey internationals, meaning far less redevelopment is required than across Italy.

Istanbul – Ataturk Olympic Stadium

Turkey's largest stadium and host of the 2005 and 2023 UEFA Champions League finals. It is expected to be one of the tournament's centrepiece venues.

Istanbul – RAMS Park (Ali Sami Yen Stadium)

Galatasaray's modern home is one of Europe's most atmospheric stadiums and regularly hosts major UEFA fixtures.

Istanbul – Sukru Saracoglu Stadium

Home of Fenerbahce, this UEFA-compliant stadium previously staged the 2009 UEFA Cup final.

Ankara – New Ankara Stadium

Currently under construction on the site of the old 19 May Stadium, the new national stadium is expected to be completed comfortably before Euro 2032.

Bursa – Bursa Metropolitan Stadium

Opened in 2015, the stadium is famous for its distinctive crocodile-inspired exterior and is home to Bursaspor.

Eskisehir – New Eskisehir Ataturk Stadium

A modern replacement for the city's historic ground, opened in 2016 with a capacity of around 35,000.

Konya – Konya Metropolitan Stadium

One of Turkey's newest stadiums and a regular venue for Turkish national team matches.

Antalya – Antalya Stadium

Opened in 2015, the stadium boasts modern facilities and has become a frequent host for international fixtures and cup finals.

Gaziantep – Gaziantep Stadium

A contemporary 35,000-seat venue regularly used by the Turkish national side alongside Gaziantep FK.

Trabzon – Senol Gunes Sports Complex

Home to Trabzonspor, the Black Sea venue has been modernised extensively and regularly hosts European football.

Which Euro 2032 stadiums are favourites?

Italy has submitted 16 stadium projects across 13 cities, while Turkey has nominated 10 venues.

However, only 10 stadiums in total will host Euro 2032, meaning UEFA must decide how to split the allocation between the two co-hosts.

Reports in Italy suggest the strongest Italian candidates currently include:

• New San Siro (Milan)
• Stadio Olimpico (Rome)
• Allianz Stadium (Turin)

Turkey, meanwhile, is expected to rely heavily on its existing modern infrastructure, with venues such as Ataturk Olympic Stadium, RAMS Park and Sukru Saracoglu Stadium in Istanbul among the strongest contenders.

Regardless of the final selection, the process has already triggered an estimated €4.5 billion (£3.85 billion) of stadium investment across Italy, while Turkey's more modern portfolio means relatively little construction work is required before the tournament.