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Venezia have offered a fresh glimpse of their ambitious new stadium project, with the club's future home set to form part of a major sports complex.
The 18,500-capacity ground is expected to open by the end of 2027 as Venezia prepare for a new era away from their historic island home.
Latest look at new Venezia stadium ahead of 2027 opening
Venezia have opened an interest list for seats at the new stadium, which will be part of the Bosco dello Sport sports complex in Tessera, on the Italian mainland.
The planned 18,500-seat stadium is being designed to bring supporters closer to the action while also serving as a venue for entertainment away from football.
Venezia say the development is expected to host more than 25 events each year, with the wider Bosco dello Sport complex also set to include a multipurpose gym with capacity for 10,000 people.
The club have now released fresh images of the project as anticipation builds ahead of the planned inauguration at the end of 2027.
The move represents a major change for Venezia, who currently play at the historic Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo on the island of Sant'Elena.
The ground, which dates back to 1913, is one of the most distinctive stadiums in Italian football and is famous for its unusual lagoon setting.
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There is plenty to like about Venezia's plans, particularly the focus on making the stadium useful beyond matchdays.
An 18,500-capacity ground with more than 25 events a year should give the club a much stronger commercial platform and bring them into line with the demands of modern football.
But while Venezia are clearly moving with the times, losing the Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo will still be a sad day.
There are few grounds anywhere in football quite like it, and its unique setting has become inseparable from the identity of Venezia.