Rome Approves AS Roma's €1 Billion Stadium, Eyes Euro 2032 Host Role

The city council of Rome has approved plans for a new stadium proposed by AS Roma, marking a major step forward in the club’s long-running effort to build its own home ground. The council voted overwhelmingly in favour of the project, with 39 out of 44 councillors supporting the technical and economic feasibility study presented by the club for the proposed development.

Rome’s mayor Roberto Gualtieri welcomed the decision, describing the vote as a strong endorsement of the project. He said city officials hope construction could begin in the first half of 2027, allowing the stadium to be completed in time to host matches during UEFA Euro 2032. Italy will co-host the tournament alongside Turkey, and several Italian cities are expected to compete for the right to stage games.

The planned stadium will be located in the Pietralata district in the northeast of the capital and is expected to have a seating capacity of around 60,000. The project is estimated to cost about one billion euros and is being developed by the club’s owners, the Friedkin family. Club officials have been working on the proposal for several months as part of their long-term strategy to strengthen Roma’s infrastructure and commercial appeal.

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Currently, Roma shares the Stadio Olimpico with city rivals SS Lazio. Both clubs have been pursuing plans to secure independent stadium facilities for years, arguing that dedicated venues would improve revenue generation, fan experience and long-term competitiveness in European football.

However, the project still requires approval from several government agencies, particularly at the regional level, before construction can officially begin. Officials say further regulatory reviews will assess environmental, planning and infrastructure considerations associated with the large-scale development.

Italy’s stadium infrastructure has been under increasing scrutiny ahead of Euro 2032. Aleksander Ceferin previously criticised the condition of several Italian stadiums, describing them as outdated and in urgent need of modernisation. Under tournament requirements, Italy must submit a shortlist of five venues capable of hosting matches, and the proposed Roma stadium could become one of the key candidates if completed on schedule.

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