AS Roma’s dream of building a modern, club‑owned stadium has taken a major step forward. Rome’s city council voted overwhelmingly in favour of the “technical and economic feasibility study” for the proposed 60,000‑seat venue in Pietralata, clearing a crucial hurdle for a project expected to break ground in 2027. Mayor Roberto Gualtieri welcomed the strong majority, expressing confidence that the stadium could be ready in time to host matches at Euro 2032, which Italy will co‑host with Turkey.
The plan still requires approval from several government bodies, particularly at the regional level, but momentum is clearly shifting in Roma’s favour. The Friedkin‑owned club has long sought independence from the shared Stadio Olimpico, while rivals Lazio continue to push for a renovation of the abandoned Stadio Flaminio. With UEFA criticising Italy’s outdated infrastructure, the pressure to modernise is mounting. Roma’s project, valued at around one billion euros, now stands as a central piece of Italy’s bid to present five viable Euro 2032 venues.