Construction of Roma’s new stadium to begin March 2027 | OneFootball

A date destined to remain in Roma’s history.

The new Pietralata stadium received the final green light yesterday: around 1:15 PM, Extraordinary Commissioner Sessa read the five points of the approval minutes of the Services Conference, before issuing the single authorization.

The opinion was unanimous, and, according to Leggo, the laying of the first stone is scheduled for March 2027.

The project, desired by the Friedkins, is worth over a billion euros and will not only concern the stadium. It also includes improvements to road systems and access, new parking lots, work on the metro, public spaces and green areas, as well as complementary infrastructure.

The stadium will be able to accommodate 60,605 spectators, with approximately 23,000 seats in the Curva Sud, destined to become one of the largest in Europe.

The timeline may be shorter than expected. The timetable outlined by Gualtieri indicates that construction will last approximately two and a half years, with the possibility of completion by December 2029. “At this point, Roma’s stadium is a certainty and will be built,” said the mayor. A statement from the club also arrived that evening: “This is a milestone that rewards years of work, commitment, and collaboration, carried forward with determination, vision, and continuity by the Friedkin family. Roma’s future will be built through solid and ambitious projects.”

But the real turning point, beyond prestige and the impact on the city, will be financial. With its own stadium, Roma will have direct control of the revenue generated by the stadium, without the costs and constraints associated with the Olimpico.

According to PFTE forecasts, Pietralata could generate €153 million in revenue in 2031, compared to the €44.4 million earned at the Olimpico: a 245% jump that could contribute to a 60% increase in the club’s overall revenue compared to the last financial statement. These figures would further bring Roma closer to the economic dimensions of Europe’s major clubs.