The City of Rome has formally approved the technical and economic feasibility framework for AS Roma’s new stadium in Pietralata, marking a decisive step in a project valued at over €1.04 billion.
The proposal, now set to move through committee review before a final vote by the Capitoline Assembly, reaffirms the public interest status initially granted in May 2023.
A 60,605-Seat Stadium at the Core
The stadium itself represents nearly €696 million of the total investment.
Key features include:
- Capacity: 60,605 seats
- Curva: 23,000 seats — among the largest single stands in Europe
- Museum: 1,600 sqm
- Fan store: 1,800 sqm
- Retail units: 30 outlets
- Hospitality & MICE space: 21,000 sqm
Architecturally, the project references Ancient Rome while embedding club identity, including the “Roma 1927” inscription and the club crest integrated into the façades.
27 Hectares of Urban Regeneration
The development spans 27 hectares, positioning the stadium as the centerpiece of a broader urban transformation.
- 11.6 hectares dedicated to public green areas
- 3.5 hectares allocated to plazas and pedestrian routes
- Two major parks: Parco dello Stadio (6.7 ha) and Parco Centrale (6.9 ha)
The site is designed as a year-round, multifunctional district — not solely a matchday venue.
Mobility & Infrastructure Strategy
Mobility planning is central to the proposal:
- 91,426 sqm of parking infrastructure
- 2,606 on-site car spaces
- 5,712 motorcycle spaces
- 3,582 bicycle spaces
- Three velostations
- Pedestrian bridges connecting to Tiburtina Station
- Expanded links to Metro Line B and FL2 rail services
The integration of cycling paths and public transport connections signals a push toward sustainable event access.
Political Momentum
Mayor Roberto Gualtieri framed the approval as a landmark moment for Rome’s credibility in delivering strategic infrastructure. Urban planning councillor Maurizio Veloccia emphasized the speed of the administrative review process since receiving the dossier in December.
The next procedural step will be a regional authorization process led by the Lazio Region, including environmental impact assessment and a decisive services conference.
The Bigger Picture
For AS Roma, long constrained by the limitations of the Stadio Olimpico, the Pietralata project represents more than a stadium — it is a commercial reset.
With premium hospitality, retail integration, and mixed-use functionality, the venue aligns Serie A infrastructure with contemporary European stadium economics.
If fully approved, the project would stand among Italy’s largest privately funded sports developments — and reshape the eastern quadrant of Rome in the process.