The Olympics Could Be One of the Last Big Events for an Iconic Milan Stadium

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Elisabetta PovoledoFebruary 6, 2026 at 06:45 PM

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The San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, a 100-year-old landmark and home to A.C. Milan and Inter Milan soccer teams, may soon be demolished. The stadium, which will host an Olympic opening ceremony in February 2026, faces demolition after being purchased by the two soccer teams, who plan to build a new, more modern stadium nearby. UEFA deemed the San Siro outdated, stripping it of its right to host the 2027 Champions League final. Despite its age, the San Siro is the largest stadium in Italy, holding over 75,000 seats, and is considered an iconic symbol of the city, hosting countless sporting events and concerts throughout its history.

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Gianfelice Facchetti 30% Piero Pirelli 30% Champions League 40% Italy ×240% Claudio Sanfilippo ×250% UEFA 50% Winter Olympics 60% Inter Milan ×370% A.C. Milan ×370% Milan ×580% San Siro ×990%

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san siro stadium 100% milan 90% soccer 80% stadium demolition 70% inter milan 60% a.c. milan 60% winter olympics 60% cultural icon 50% sports history 50%

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Center-Left (-0.30)

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San Siro

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