The AS Roma is on the verge of an important milestone in the club's history. After more than 70 years of sharing the Stadio Olimpico, the storied Roman club is planning to build its own stadium. Italian media report that the city council of Rome approved a decisive planning phase for the project in mid-March 2026.
This brings the construction of a new arena in the Pietralata district significantly closer. The stadium is set to become Roma's future home ground, ending decades of shared use of the Olimpico with city rival Lazio.
Approval for the key planning phase
According to reports from several Italian media outlets the Rome city assembly has approved the so-called "Progetto di Fattibilità Tecnico Economica" (PFTE). This represents the fundamental feasibility and planning phase of a construction project.
Rome's mayor Roberto Gualtieri described the decision, according to Italian media, as a "giornata storica", a historic day for the city and the club. The planned stadium is expected to hold around 60,000 spectators. Particular emphasis is being placed on an expansive Curva Sud, the section reserved for Roma's most passionate supporters.
A farewell to the Stadio Olimpico
Since 1953, both AS Roma and Lazio have played their home matches at the Stadio Olimpico. The shared use of a major stadium by two rivals is relatively unusual in international soccer. The new project could change that. Italian media are already speculating about a possible "addio all'Olimpico",meaning a farewell to the Olimpico.
Following approval of the planning phase, additional technical reviews and permits are required. These include, among other things, archaeological surveys and infrastructure assessments related to the site in Pietralata. If all procedures proceed as planned, construction of the stadium could begin as early as 2027. Looking further ahead, the arena could also be used for international tournaments, potentially in connection with the UEFA Euro 2032,which Italy will co-host with Turkey.
Extensive coverage in Italian media
The decision was covered by numerous Italian media outlets, including La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, Eurosport Italia, as well as the Roma-affiliated portal ForzaRoma.info. They regard the city council's resolution as a significant step toward one of the largest infrastructure projects in Italian soccer.
For AS Roma, this could mark the long-term beginning of a new era, with its own arena in the Italian capital.