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2026

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  17.03.2026 Italy: Close to agreement on financing Fiorentina stadium renovation

  A breakthrough in the modernization of Stadio Artemio Franchi is getting closer. ACF Fiorentina and the city of Florence are close to reaching a financial agreement that could unlock a key phase of the stadium’s redevelopment.

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  03.03.2026 Italy: 24 tons of steel halt construction. Setback in Fiorentina’s stadium redevelopment

  The renovation of Stadio Artemio Franchi has encountered an unexpected obstacle. During the installation of a 24-ton steel beam for the new Curva Fiesole, a precision alignment issue was detected, forcing its removal and a temporary halt to works. The club and city authorities insist it is a technical matter, not a threat to the overall project.

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  19.02.2026 Italy: Fiorentina stadium redevelopment drags on as Euro 2032 pressure builds

  The redevelopment of Stadio Artemio Franchi is entering another phase, but each design change highlights how delicate the process has become. Florence is racing against time and logistical challenges, hoping the stadium will regain its shine before Euro 2032 and keep the city in the tournament race.

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  26.01.2026 Italy: Stadium, trams and trees – Florence caught in disputes over the Franchi redevelopment

  The modernisation of the Artemio Franchi stadium is increasingly dividing Florence. The expansion of the construction site, changes to public space and rising tensions around the project are turning the redevelopment of the historic venue into one of the most controversial infrastructure projects in Italian football.

2025

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  14.12.2025 Italy: New schedule for revamp in Florence – in the race for Euro 2032

  During a visit to the Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence mayor Sara Funaro presented an updated timetable for the project, which is now split into two main phases with a total estimated cost of around €265 million. There is still roughly €60 million missing to fully close the budget, money the city needs to secure also in the context of Italy’s bid to host Euro 2032.

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  10.11.2025 Italy: Artemio Franchi modernization delayed by 3 years!

  The renovation of Artemio Franchi is increasingly turning into a political–institutional conflict. The latest information indicates that the modernization of the facility may take until 2029, and the club warns that its participation in the project will require re-evaluation.

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  10.09.2025 Italy: Fiorentina stadium under reconstruction – unanswered questions and growing delays

  The modernization of the Artemio Franchi stadium was supposed to be ready for Fiorentina’s centenary in 2026. Instead, the project is increasingly bogged down in shifting schedules, unclear decisions, and the silence of city authorities.

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  14.07.2025 Italy: Fiorentina receives €55 Million for Stadio Franchi renovation

  €55 million is once again available for renovation works at Stadio Franchi. These funds come from the Integrated Urban Plans (PUI), which were part of about €200 million allocated by the government for the stadium but were cut from the budget in spring 2023.

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  03.07.2025 Italy: Attendance at Serie A stadiums in the 2024/2025 season

  Serie A is experiencing a resurgence in stadium attendance not seen in decades. In the recently concluded 2024/25 season, Italy’s top division recorded an average crowd of 30,842 spectators per match, making it one of the best-attended campaigns in the league’s history.

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  16.06.2025 Italy: Summer break supports renovation of Stadio Artemio Franchi

  The 2024/25 season in Florence was marked not only by sporting competition, but also by an agreement reached with the City Council regarding the redevelopment of Stadio Artemio Franchi. In the context of Italian bureaucracy, the signing of such an agreement paves the way for developments that would be purely procedural in other countries.

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  05.03.2025 Italy: City Council addresses delays in Franchi renovations

  Delays in the renovation work at Artemio Franchi are currently estimated at around 40–45 days. This issue was recently raised in a City Council meeting, where Massimo Sabatini brought up the matter during a Q&A session with Sports Councillor Letizia Perini.

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  22.02.2025 Italy: Stadio Franchi faces anti-seismic challenge

  Stadio Artemio Franchi is currently undergoing modernisation, which also includes the implementation of anti-seismic systems. This is a necessary decision in view of changes in the seismic classification of the region and the degradation of construction materials.

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  14.02.2025 Italy: Challenges and deadlines in modernizing Stadio Artemio Franchi

  The renovation work at Stadio Artemio Franchi is in full swing, with the goal of completing the upgraded facility by October 31, 2026. This strategic deadline aims to utilize funds from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) and meet UEFA requirements ahead of Euro 2032.

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  15.01.2025 Italy: Fiorentina to remain at Franchi during renovation

  Following decisions made at the technical table in the Prefecture, a resolution from the Mayor of Florence, Sara Funaro, has now been approved by the city council.

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  04.01.2025 Italy: €100M renovation in exchange for a 50-year concession

  Rocco Commisso, owner of Fiorentina, plans to invest €100m in upgrading Stadio Artemio Franchi. In return, he expects to be granted a 50-year concession to manage the venue. His proposal includes the completion of ongoing renovations and the creation of a modern commercial infrastructure.

2024

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  02.12.2024 Italy: €55 million lost for Franchi renovation. Fiorentina does not give up

  The Council of State ruling confirmed the loss of €55 million allocated for the renovation of Stadio Franchi, which was part of the "Next Generation EU-Italia" plan. These funds were intended to cover the costs of conservation and ecological revitalization of public areas and facilities.

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  21.10.2024 Italy: Modernisation in Florence several months longer than expected?

  Everything indicates that the modernization work at Stadio Artemio Franchi will take longer than originally anticipated. Palazzo Vecchio has decided to meet the requests of Fiorentina's management so that the team does not have to leave the venue. Currently, a new, slower investment schedule is being developed.

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  22.08.2024 Italy: Franchi prepares for European competitions

  Stadio Franchi is getting ready for Fiorentina's first home match of the 2024/25 season, where on Thursday, August 22, Puskás Akadémia will visit for the Conference League playoffs. The stadium is currently under construction and must be adapted to safely host the games.

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  09.07.2024 Italy: Fiorentina wants to halt work at Franchi! The Case goes to court

  At the beginning of June, Fiorentina sent a cease-and-desist order to the city authorities to halt the work on Stadio Franchi. The company's general manager, Alessandro Ferrari, announced that if the construction was not stopped, he would file a complaint with the regional administrative court, TAR. Why does Fiorentina want to withdraw?

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  12.06.2024 Italy: Serie A stadium attendance during 2023/24 season

  The Serie A playoffs are now over, so it's time for a stadium recap of the season. And this one surprised with the best attendance in 27 years. 3 teams surpassed the magic barrier of one million spectators, including Inter and AC Milan, who played a fierce Milan derby for the highest attendance, decided by a minimal difference.