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San Siro

Italy's temple of football, shared by two great rivals

One of the most famous stadiums in the world, shared by AC Milan and Inter. Its spiral towers and red roof girders are an icon of Milan, and every summer it hosts huge concerts.

Capacity
75,800
Opened
1926
Architect
Ulisse Stacchini and Alberto Cugini · 1990 expansion Giancarlo Ragazzi
Home of
AC Milan and Inter

Home clubs

AC Milan crest

AC Milan

I Rossoneri (The Red and Blacks)

Founded
1899
Plays here since
1926

San Siro was built for Milan in 1926 and the Rossoneri still sit in the Curva Sud. Among Italian clubs only Real Madrid has won more European Cups than Milan.

Biggest honours

  • 7× European Cup / Champions League
  • 19 Italian championships
  • 4× Intercontinental / Club World Cup
Inter crest

Inter

I Nerazzurri (The Black and Blues)

Founded
1908
Plays here since
1947

Inter was founded by members who broke away from Milan. It moved to San Siro in 1947, and on Inter home days the Curva Nord fills with black and blue.

Biggest honours

  • 3× European Cup / Champions League
  • 20 Italian championships
  • Treble winners 2010

History

San Siro, 1926: A single-tier football ground opens in the San Siro district.
1926A single-tier football ground opens in the San Siro district.
San Siro, 1955: The second tier and the famous spiral ramps are added.
1955The second tier and the famous spiral ramps are added.
San Siro, 1989: Eleven towers and a third ring are built for Italia '90.
1989Eleven towers and a third ring are built for Italia '90.

San Siro was built in 1925–1926 by Piero Pirelli, then president of AC Milan, as a football-only stadium without a running track. Inter moved in in 1947, and the two rivals have shared it ever since.

For the 1990 World Cup, a third tier was added on 11 concrete spiral towers, with a roof held up by red steel girders. In 1980 it was officially named after Giuseppe Meazza, a star of both clubs.

The stadium hosted the opening ceremony of the 2026 Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics. The clubs bought it from the city in 2025 and plan a new stadium nearby.

Milestones

  1. 1926Opens with a match between Inter and AC Milan
  2. 1947Inter moves in, starting the shared tenancy
  3. 1965First European Cup final, Inter beat Benfica
  4. 1990World Cup opening match, Cameroon beat Argentina 1–0
  5. 2016Champions League final, Real Madrid beat Atlético on penalties
  6. 2026Opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics

Legendary nights

1990

Cameroon's shock

The World Cup opened with Cameroon beating defending champions Argentina and Maradona 1–0.

2001

Bayern's title

Bayern Munich beat Valencia on penalties in the Champions League final.

Every derby

Derby della Madonnina

When Milan play Inter, both ends of the stadium put on giant choreographies.

Did you know?

  • The 11 cylindrical towers are spiral ramps — walking up one takes several minutes.
  • Milan fans call it San Siro, while Inter fans often say Meazza.
  • The stadium has hosted four European Cup and Champions League finals.

Seating layout

Capacity: 75,800123StageFloor

Indicative layout of San Siro for concerts — exact blocks vary by show.

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Pitch / stage

Pitch / floor

1

Primo anello (1st ring)

Lowest and closest, but the view is flatter.

2

Secondo anello (2nd ring)

The best view of the game and the stage, mid-price.

3

Terzo anello (3rd ring)

Very high and steep, with a great atmosphere and the cheapest tickets.

Seating tips

  • The Curva Sud is Milan's ultras end, the Curva Nord belongs to Inter.
  • The 'Rosso' and 'Arancio' sectors on the long sides of the 2nd ring are the most popular for concerts.
  • In the 3rd ring, come early — climbing the towers takes time.

Getting there

San Siro

Piazzale Angelo Moratti, 20151 Milano

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  • Metro M5 · San Siro StadioThe lilac line stops right at the stadium, about 25 minutes from Garibaldi.
  • Tram 16 · Piazzale AxumDirect tram from the centre (Duomo area).
  • Metro M1 · LottoA 15-minute walk, often a better option after the event.

After the show

The M5 queue can be long. Walk 15 minutes to Lotto on the red M1 line, or take the tram from Piazzale Axum.

Bags & entry

Large bags and backpacks are not allowed. Small bags are checked at the gates.

Where to stay nearby

City Life & Fiera

Modern hotels close to the stadium on the M5 line.

Porta Garibaldi

Lively, modern area directly connected by the M5.

Duomo & Brera

Classic Milan, around 30 minutes by metro.

Milan

Planning the whole trip?

Read our Milan guide: where to stay, getting around, food and local tips.

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Upcoming events at San Siro

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Questions fans ask

Is San Siro covered?

Most seats are under the roof, but the front rows of the lower ring can get wet.

Is San Siro being demolished?

The clubs plan a new stadium nearby, but San Siro is still in use for now.