Hellas Verona outlines new stadium plans to city officials

Article posted by Coliseum, November 13^th, 2026

Image: Hellas Verona

Italian Serie B football club Hellas Verona FC has taken another step forward in its plans to develop a new multi-purpose stadium.

Hellas Verona said it has presented its proposals to municipal authorities during a preliminary Conference of Services and that the plans form part of a wider regeneration programme extending beyond the new stadium itself.

They also include the temporary expansion of the existing Olivieri facility in Via Sogare, redevelopment of the pitches at the Olimpia sports complex and the repurposing of the area surrounding the existing stadium.

Hellas Verona FC, commonly referred to as simply Hellas Verona, is an Italian professional football club based in Verona, Veneto, Italy. The Serie B club plays at the 39,211-seat Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi.

Hellas Verona FC plans to demolish the aging Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi and construct a modern UEFA Category 4 stadium on the same site.

The club’s proposal envisages a stadium with capacity of more than 30,000, should Verona be selected as a host city for UEFA Euro 2032. If the city misses out, capacity could be reduced to approximately 25,000.

The planned development represents an investment of approximately €300 million, expected to be funded primarily through private investment from the club’s ownership, alongside a public contribution towards elements of the wider urban regeneration programme.

The stadium will feature retractable sections of seating, allowing the configuration to be adapted for concerts and other events, including the rapid conversion of seating areas into a stage.

Restaurants, retail, hospitality, corporate events, a club museum and stadium tours are also envisaged.

The current target is to complete construction in time for the 2031/32 season.

The preliminary consultation process began on 28 October, with the authorities given 60 days to provide their opinions. A final project submission and subsequent public-interest assessment will follow.

The project is being developed with support from an international team of strategic and technical partners, including Gensler, Colliers, Linklaters, Sportium, Arup, iDEAS and KPMG.

The team is responsible for the architectural, engineering, legal and financial aspects of the proposed development.

Stadium vision

The club said that the new venue will create a world-class atmosphere by bringing the fans closer to the pitch, ensuring full accessibility and providing top-tier stadium hospitality and facilities.

Damiano Tommasi, Mayor of Verona, said, “The club’s proposal outlines a wide-ranging regeneration programme. In addition to the new stadium, the plan includes a temporary stadium at Via Sogare, the redevelopment of the pitches at the Olimpia sports complex and the repurposing of the area in front of the stadium.

“Confirmation of Verona’s inclusion among the candidate venues for UEFA Euro 2032 is expected before the conclusion of this preliminary phase, which is scheduled for early December.

“This will be followed by the submission of the final project by the developer, a fundamental step towards recognition of the scheme as being in the public interest and the subsequent tender process.”

Italo Zanzi, Executive President of Hellas Verona FC, added, “Today’s meeting represented an important and constructive opportunity to present the new stadium project to the municipal administration and all the authorities involved.

“Our studies and investigations into the financial and economic aspects demonstrate that this is a robust and sustainable project, capable of delivering significant positive benefits not only for the Club, but also for the wider region.

“We are proposing and committing ourselves to delivering a modern, multi-purpose facility that will be operational 365 days a year, hosting concerts and international events in addition to football matches.

“Today’s technologies allow events to be staged in close succession while protecting the quality of the playing surface and fully respecting the liveability of the surrounding urban area.

“We are excited to move this project forward, as it represents an extraordinary opportunity for the Club, our supporters, the city of Verona and its residents.”

Continue following Coliseum for the latest updates on sports venues, stadiums and arena business news worldwide.

Coliseum is dedicated to building a global community of sports and entertainment venue professionals helping create better and more profitable venues.

Become a member of the Global Sports Venue Alliance and connect with stadiums, arenas and industry experts from around the world. Apply for membership through the Global Sports Venue Alliance and access the 365Coliseum Business platform.