Bologna FC 1909 and Webuild have signed a partnership agreement for the performance of further technical feasibility studies and the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) renovation and redevelopment of the Dall’Ara stadium in Bologna, Italy.

The new Dall'Ara Stadium positions Bologna as a potential host city for the 2032 European Championship. The project aims to renovate and upgrade the historic arena, originally opened in 1927 while keeping it publicly owned. Following top international standards, the Dall’Ara will be developed into a seven-day-a-week facility, offering high-quality services across all areas. A key element of the redevelopment will be the stadium roof, shaped like a shell and designed to allow light and air to pass through. The metal structures added during the Italia ’90 World Cup will be removed, safeguarding the original city walls. The stadium will be built in accordance with UEFA Category 4 standards, providing a capacity of more than 30,000 seats with excellent visibility and all the stands very close to the pitch, approximately 7 m from the game perimeter. The project also includes the redevelopment of the area north of Via Andrea Costa known as the “Antistadium”, and the construction of a “Temporary Stadium” in east Bologna (F.I.C.O. zone), which will host the club’s home matches while work on the Dall’Ara is underway. The project design was handled by the GAU ARENA firm of architect Gino Zavanella from Rome. 

The investment is projected to total EUR 200 million (US$ 214 million), though there is a current shortfall of EUR 50 million (US$ 53.5 million). Bologna has committed EUR 110 million (US$ 118 million), with the municipality contributing EUR 40 million (US$ 42.8 million), totaling EUR 150 million (US$ 160.7 million). The remaining funds still need to be secured, making it difficult to estimate the start and completion dates for the project.