Overview
- The two clubs unveiled the design on Friday, October 30, 2026, presenting a 71,500-seat, two-tier bowl with 37° stands and a cross‑pattern façade by Foster + Partners and Manica.
- Club documents set a project timetable that foresees construction starting around 2028, demolition of San Siro and a target opening for the 2031–32 season.
- The clubs say a reported 20-year naming-rights deal with Generali will bring about €650 million, but published construction cost estimates vary widely from about €1.2 billion to roughly €2.3 billion.
- The presentation provoked protests outside the Castello Sforzesco and heavy online backlash, with fans and local voices warning that demolishing the near‑century‑old San Siro will erase a key part of Milan’s football culture.
- The plan includes a 281,000 m² regeneration scheme with parks, hotel, shops and club museums, and the arena is pitched for rugby, NFL Europe, concerts and potential EM 2032 matches, a shift that could change how the stadium supports club revenue and city use.