AS Roma have moved a major step closer to building their long-awaited new stadium after Rome’s city council approved the feasibility study for the project, paving the way for the next phase of development.
The proposed ground will be built in the Pietralata district of the Italian capital and is expected to seat just over 60,000 fans, marking a transformative moment for the club as they seek to leave the historic but shared Stadio Olimpico.
Roma currently share the stadium with city rivals Lazio, but the new venue would finally give the Giallorossi a home of their own.
Council approval marks historic step
Rome’s Capitoline Assembly recently voted in favour of the Technical and Economic Feasibility Study for the stadium project, officially confirming the plan as being in the public interest.
According to Football Italia, Mayor Roberto Gualtieri described the decision as a landmark moment for the city and its football community.
“Today is a historic day and the new ground will be magnificent,” Gualtieri said following the vote.
The stadium is expected to hold around 60,605 spectators, with designs including a massive 23,000-seat stand that would be among the largest in European football.
Roma’s American ownership group, led by the Friedkin family, is set to fund the development with an investment of around €1 billion (£863m), making it one of the most ambitious stadium projects in Italian football.
The project will also aim to transform the surrounding Pietralata neighbourhood, creating new green spaces, public areas and infrastructure to support the stadium complex.
Timeline for Roma new stadium construction
Officials believe construction could begin as early as 2027, potentially coinciding with Roma’s centenary celebrations.
Speaking after the approval, Gualtieri explained that the city administration now intends to accelerate the next steps of the project.
“A historic day for the city… the stadium will regenerate an area neglected for years and create a new urban hub,” he said, adding that the venue would integrate with the city while providing new parks and services for residents.
If everything proceeds according to schedule, the stadium could be completed before the end of the decade and may even play a role in Italy’s preparations to host UEFA Euro 2032.
Roma’s new home is expected to include hospitality areas, retail spaces, and public facilities that will operate year-round rather than only on matchdays.
FGG Says
Italian football has long lagged behind other European leagues in stadium modernisation, with many clubs still playing in municipally owned venues. Roma’s new Pietralata stadium could represent a turning point.
A 60,000-seat privately funded arena would significantly boost matchday revenue, improve the fan experience and strengthen Roma’s ability to compete financially with Europe’s elite. If construction begins in 2027 as planned, it could become one of the most important stadium projects in modern Serie A history.