The Serie A team Hellas Verona FC has announced that it has selected Gensler, one of the world’s leading architecture and design firms, for the design of the club’s new, state-of-the-art stadium in the area currently occupied by their present home – the Marcantonio Bentegodi Stadium in Verona, Italy.
‘hellasverona.it’ stated that Gensler’s appointment follows the submission of the new stadium project feasibility study to the Municipality of Verona in November 2025.
The Hellas Verona Football Club, commonly referred to as simply Hellas Verona, is an Italian professional football club based in Verona, Veneto (Italy) that currently plays in the Serie A, the highest division of the Italian football league system.
The 39,211-seat Marcantonio Bentegodi Stadium is a stadium in Verona, Italy. It serves as the residence of the Hellas Verona FC.
Founded in San Francisco in 1965, Gensler is one of the world’s most established and prestigious architecture firms bringing decades of experience in the design and delivery of sports venues and large-scale developments. The firm’s integrated, collaborative approach spans architecture, urban design, interiors, brand strategy, digital experience, and sustainability, combining research, creativity and innovation to deliver projects rooted in user experience, urban context and spatial performance.
Gensler is internationally recognized for its expertise in architecture, design and the delivery of multiuse sports and entertainment venues. In order to pair this global experience with strong knowledge of the Italian stadium and real estate context Gensler will work alongside a highly qualified team of professionals including Sportium and ARUP under the coordination of Colliers as the Project Manager. Together, the team brings a combination of international design excellence, technical capability and local market expertise.
Milan (Italy)-based Sportium assists the sports clubs in transforming their facilities into profit centers and multipliers of sports business.
London (UK)-based ARUP guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. As a global consultancy with extensive technical and advisory expertise they bring a total design approach to their work with their clients. This is how they shape a better world.
Toronto (Canada)-based Colliers is a global diversified professional services and investment management company operating through three industry-leading businesses: Commercial Real Estate, Engineering and Investment Management.
Maintained Dirk Swaneveld, Managing Director (MD), Presidio Investors, “This announcement reflects our long-term commitment to the fans, the club and the city. It represents a significant step toward shaping the future the Hellas Verona FC by delivering a venue of the highest international standards – a home that our supporters and the entire Verona community can be proud of.”
The Presidio Investors is a leading middle market private equity firm based in Austin, Texas (US) that partners with growing, niche businesses in the business services and entertainment sectors.
‘hellasverona.it’ further stated that as the new stadium project progresses the Hellas Verona FC will actively engage with the fans, the local residents and the businesses through focus groups and surveys so that the voices of the Verona community can help inform the stadium’s development. While the club continues to view the Union of European Football Association (UEFA) EURO 2032 as an exciting opportunity for the city of Verona the new stadium project is not contingent on the tournament.
Nyon (Switzerland)-based the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) is the governing body of football in Europe uniting 55 national associations and overseeing the promotion, regulation and development of the sport across the continent.
The 2032 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as UEFA EURO 2032 or simply EURO 2032, will be the 19th UEFA European Championship, the quadrennial international football championship organized by the UEFA for the senior Men’s national teams of its member associations. Italy and Turkey will host the tournament which is expected to take place between June and July 2032.
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