AS Roma stadium clears final administrative approval
Roma’s stadium approval moves a €1.05bn project closer to construction and gives the club a clearer route to expanding its matchday and year-round commercial activity.
AS Roma’s proposed €1.05bn stadium in Pietralata has cleared its final administrative approval, putting the club on course to begin construction in spring 2027.The favourable decision by a conference of public authorities concludes the project’s approval process, although a review of its technical and economic feasibility documents and the required tender procedures must still take place before work starts.Lazio regional president Francesco Rocca described the decision as an important step towards a stadium that could bring lasting benefits to Rome and the wider region.Rocca said the authorities now had a responsibility to oversee an investment of more than €1bn so that it delivered jobs, opportunities for businesses and services for residents, particularly those living in Pietralata.AS Roma’s plans provide for a 60,605-seat stadium, including a 23,000-seat Curva Sud, on a 27-hectare site that would also contain public parks, pedestrian areas and transport connections.The club’s projected investment is €1.04779bn, of which €696.37m is allocated to the stadium, with the remainder covering urban development works and construction costs.The design includes 21,000 square metres for hospitality and conferences, alongside a museum, club store and 30 retail outlets, giving Roma space to generate activity beyond matchdays.Around 15 hectares of the site would become public green space, squares and pedestrian routes, while the transport proposals include links towards Tiburtina station and additional parking facilities.That wider development will be central to the project’s commercial case, as Roma seek a stadium capable of supporting events, hospitality and visitor spending throughout the year.The spring 2027 construction target remains dependent on the outstanding procedures, but the decision removes a significant administrative hurdle from a stadium project Roma have pursued for years.Why it matters: Inter’s profit and AC Milan’s loss show how differently the clubs have absorbed changes in competition income as they pursue a shared stadium intended to strengthen their long-term finances.