When new San Siro stadium could actually break ground as Milan deputy mayor shares major update

The long-running San Siro redevelopment project has taken another significant step forward after Milan officials outlined a clearer construction timeline.

For the first time, there is now a firm target for when work on the new stadium could begin.

New San Siro stadium construction planned for summer 2027

Plans for AC Milan and Inter Milan's new San Siro stadium have moved forward after the Municipality of Milan and the Lombardy Region approved a collaboration agreement designed to accelerate the project.

The agreement will coordinate the planning and environmental approval processes required for the redevelopment of the San Siro area, to complete all authorisation procedures by summer 2027.

Deputy Mayor Anna Scavuzzo has confirmed the city is working towards construction beginning in the second half of 2027, provided the remaining approvals are completed on schedule, per reports in Italy.

The proposed 71,500-seat stadium, designed by architectural firms Foster + Partners and Manica, will become the new home of both AC Milan and Inter before the existing San Siro is partially demolished.

The redevelopment also includes the construction of a new Patroclus tunnel and wider regeneration of the surrounding district as part of the first phase of the project.

The clubs' development company, Stadio San Siro Spa, submitted its implementation plan earlier this year, with environmental assessments and technical reviews now continuing ahead of a final decision.

City officials have also linked the timetable to Milan's ambition to host matches during UEFA Euro 2032, with Scavuzzo stating the municipality will seek to bring forward its work wherever possible to keep the project on track.

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After years of delays, legal challenges and uncertainty, the San Siro project finally appears to have a realistic roadmap.

While several approvals still need to be secured, having a targeted construction start in the second half of 2027 is an important milestone.

There is still plenty of work ahead before the first shovel goes into the ground, but the latest update gives supporters and both clubs a much clearer idea of when one of Europe's most anticipated stadium projects could finally become a reality.