San Siro
The iconic home of Milan's football giants.
The Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, commonly known as the San Siro, is a football stadium in the San Siro district of Milan, Italy. It has a seating capacity of 75,817, making it the largest stadium in Italy. It is the home stadium of AC Milan and Inter Milan.
Quick Facts
- Location
- Milan, Italy
- Primary tenants
- AC Milan and Inter Milan
Lore & Background
Construction commenced in 1925, and the stadium was inaugurated on 19 September 1926. Originally named Nuovo Stadio Calcistico San Siro, it was the home of AC Milan. In 1947, Inter became tenants. The stadium was named after Giuseppe Meazza in March 1980. It hosted three games at the 1934 FIFA World Cup, the opening ceremony and six games at the 1990 FIFA World Cup, four matches (including the third-place match) at UEFA Euro 1980, and four European Cup/UEFA Champions League finals (1965, 1970, 2001, 2016).
Reader's Guide
The San Siro is a UEFA category four stadium. It has a museum opened in 1996 charting the history of AC Milan and Internazionale. The stadium has undergone several renovations, including a major one between 1987 and 1990 for the 1990 FIFA World Cup, which added a third tier and a roof with distinctive red girders.
Did You Know?
- The idea to build the stadium belonged to AC Milan president Piero Pirelli.
- The design took inspiration from English football stadiums with four separated stands.
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