Roma’s long-awaited stadium project in the Pietralata area has received the final approval needed for construction to begin, with the club describing the decision as a “fundamental and historic milestone”.
The Giallorossi are joint top of Serie A alongside Inter and city rivals Lazio, and have qualified for the Champions League for the first time in seven years.
The latest development came after the Services Conference gave its final clearance for the project’s public utility status in Rome.
“The conclusion of the decision-making Services Conference, and the resulting declaration of public utility, marks a fundamental and historic milestone for AS Roma on the path towards the construction of its new stadium,” the club said in a statement.
The announcement credited the Friedkin Family for pursuing the project over several years, with Roma saying the owners had acted with “determination, vision and continuity” in their belief that the club’s future should be based on “solid and ambitious projects”.
Roma also thanked the organisations and individuals involved in progressing the plans, including Roma Capitale, the UEFA EURO 2032 Commissioner, the Lazio Region, the Minister for Sport and Youth, and the other public authorities and bodies involved.
The club expressed particular gratitude to the professionals and collaborators who supported the process, as well as to supporters who had continued to back the proposal.
“Special thanks go to our fans, who have waited for and supported this project with passion and trust,” Roma said.
“A new phase now begins, with the goal of providing AS Roma and the city with a modern, sustainable stadium worthy of their history and ambitions.”
The club said the development was intended to serve more than just its team and supporters. It described the proposed stadium as an asset for Rome, with the potential to create new opportunities, help regenerate and develop the surrounding area, and provide lasting benefits for the city and its community.
Mayor Roberto Gualtieri said construction would start in March 2027, with the stadium potentially opening to fans as early as 2029.
That timetable would be somewhat ahead of schedule, given Roma’s hope that the venue could be included among the stadiums used for Italy’s co-hosting of the European Championship in 2032 with Turkiye.
Roma have sought a new home for well over a decade, including during the period before the Friedkin Group became the club’s owners.
Previous efforts repeatedly encountered difficulties, particularly over identifying a suitable site for the stadium while also ensuring that adequate transport connections would be available.
