Plans for AS Roma to build a long-awaited new stadium have taken a major step forward after the Rome City Council approved a key resolution for the project.
The development, set for the Pietralata district, moves the club closer to ending its decades-long search for a permanent home away from Stadio Olimpico, where they currently share a ground with rivals SS Lazio.
Rome mayor Roberto Gualtieri hailed the decision as a major milestone for the capital and for the Serie A side’s ambitions. He described the progress as an “important” moment for the city, stressing that the stadium project is not just about football but about urban regeneration in one of Rome’s developing areas.
“The new AS Roma stadium is more than just a sports facility. It is a project that speaks of the future, of regeneration, and of confidence in the city's ability to carry out quality works, redeveloping an entire quadrant like Pietralata,” Gualtieri said.
He added that the project represents “confidence in the city’s ability to deliver quality projects” and will help redevelop the wider Pietralata district.
What the new Roma stadium will include
According to 24, proposed arena is expected to hold around 60,000 supporters, with designs created by global architecture firm Populous. It will be built as part of a large entertainment complex including retail outlets, hospitality areas and public green spaces surrounding the stadium.
Plans also include a massive Curva Sud stand inspired by the “Yellow Wall” at Signal Iduna Park, designed to become one of the largest single-tier stands in Europe and a focal point for Roma’s most passionate supporters.
The wider development is expected to span around 27 hectares, incorporating parks, pedestrian paths and community spaces aimed at transforming the surrounding neighbourhood into a new sporting and social hub.
Timeline and Euro 2032 ambitions
If the remaining approvals proceed as planned, the project will move into a “Conference of Services” administrative phase in 2026, with construction potentially beginning around 2027 and completion targeted for the early 2030s.
The new stadium could also play a role in Italy’s preparations for UEFA Euro 2032, with organisers keen to include modern venues capable of hosting major international matches.
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For years, Roma have shared Stadio Olimpico with Lazio, a situation many supporters feel limits the club’s commercial potential and identity. The Friedkin ownership group has made a new stadium a central pillar of its long-term vision, especially after scrapping an earlier plan at Tor di Valle that collapsed amid political and legal challenges.
If the Friedkin group can navigate the bureaucracy that has stalled past proposals, the result could be one of Italy’s most modern football venues and a powerful symbol of Roma’s ambition to compete with Europe’s elite.