Home stadium for Inter Milan and AC Milan
Since 1947 the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium has been the home stadium for Milan's top two clubs: FC Internazionale (Inter Milan) and AC Milan. Up to this day both top clubs still play their home games here from time to time also concerts by pop stars such as Ed Sheeran, Coldplay and Beyoncé take place.Top 10 Europe-wide
With a capacity of up to 80.000 spectators this stadium is one of the largest in Europe and securing its 9th place on the Europe-wide rankinglist. Additionally, it's also the largest stadium in Italy. In terms of UEFA classifications the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium is assigned to cataegory 4 which is the highest possible classification - therefore Champions League matches can here take place.Little by little
At the time of its construction the stadium had only 10.000 seats to offer and consisted of two stands only. The visitor capacity was increased in 1939 by uniting the stands to a ring. Between the years 1948 and 1955 spectator seatings were added by the construction of a second ring which led to a potential capacity of 100.000 fans. Before the World Cup in 1990 the stadium was renovated once again followed by a roof extension as well as another tier. Due to this remodelling as well as safety reasons all areas were modified to seated zones which ultimately lead to a reduced capacity to around 80.000 feasible spectators.The demolition?
The Guiseppe Meazza Stadium was to be demolished after 100 years of existence to make way for the new stadium 'The Cathedral'. However, the monument protection authority has now come to the conclusion that the stadium is an architectural heritage site and must not make way for the new arena. The Cathedral
Although the stadium will not be demolished, city rivals Inter and Milan want to join forces and build the stadium planned for 2021 at a different location. 'The Cathedral' is due to be completed in 2027 and will be the most sustainable stadium in Europe. It will also boast new technical features: The stadium's glass façade will shine in blue (Inter Milan) or red (AC Milan), depending on which club is playing its home match.