Como 1907 has launched a major redevelopment of Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia to bring the historic lakeside stadium up to UEFA standards. The demolition of the legendary Curva Como is expected to pave the way for European football nights in Como in the coming seasons.

New stand at Stadio Sinigaglia will increase stadium capacity

Renovation works at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia have entered a decisive stage. Como 1907 has begun the complete demolition of the stand behind the goal traditionally occupied by the club’s most passionate supporters. The existing Curva Como, built from tubular steel structures, will be replaced by a prefabricated reinforced-concrete stand. As a result, the sector’s capacity will rise from 3,960 to 4,255 seats.

Once the works are completed, the overall capacity of Como 1907’s stadium for Serie A matches will increase from 12,064 to 12,379 seats. The biggest changes concern the Curva Como and the away section. The away supporters’ area will expand slightly as well, growing from 980 to 1,000 seats.

The new stand will feature a more modern, rectangular design, a decision that has already sparked debate among supporters. The project, however, goes far beyond adding seats. The ground floor of the new structure will include toilets, storage areas, food and beverage outlets, a club shop, and spaces dedicated to logistics and event operations. The aim is to bring the stadium closer to contemporary standards both in terms of infrastructure and matchday functionality.

© Como 1907 | Como 1907 has started the demolition of the legendary Curva Como at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. The club is modernizing its lakeside stadium to meet UEFA standards and prepare for European football.

UEFA regulations forced the redevelopment of Stadio Sinigaglia’s stands

The main reason behind the redevelopment is UEFA’s stadium licensing requirements for international competitions. The governing body requires at least 8,000 seats installed in permanent concrete structures. The current metal stands at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia did not meet those standards. Once the new Curva Como is completed, the stadium will reach the required threshold, allowing European matches to be played in Como.

At the same time, parts of the stadium will still fall short of full UEFA compliance. During international fixtures, sections of Distinti, Curva Ospiti and Tribuna EST are expected to remain closed. Because of that, the stadium’s capacity for European matches will drop from 12,379 to 10,884 spectators.

Demolition of Curva Como changes one of Como’s historic landmarks

The demolition of the iconic Curva Como has become a symbolic moment for local supporters. For 24 years, the metal stand served as the heart of Como 1907’s atmosphere and one of the most recognizable elements of the lakeside stadium.

According to local media, fans have been gathering around the ground to photograph and film the final moments of the old structure. Many residents have also been buying the dismantled blue stadium seats. The club is selling them for €25 each, with all proceeds going to charity. Demolition works are progressing rapidly. Heavy machinery has already removed most of the old stand, while a massive concrete platform for the new foundations is taking shape in its place.

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Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia redevelopment includes several additional upgrades

The stadium redevelopment goes beyond the construction of the new stand. On June 3, another stage of the project will begin with the complete replacement of the pitch. The field will be widened by 2.5 metres towards the main stand in order to comply with UEFA regulations for international matches.

The changes will require the relocation of the dugouts and the players’ tunnel. The club also plans to install additional undersoil heating systems and prepare a new playing surface that should be ready before the Como Cup tournament scheduled for July 28.

The project also includes 10 new wheelchair positions with accompanying seats for carers. Other planned works involve lowering the perimeter fencing around the pitch and redesigning security zones in line with UEFA and Italian police requirements. Como 1907 is also planning to reorganize media facilities and technical parking areas around the stadium.

Hospitality areas are another important part of the redevelopment. A new food and beverage zone with bars and catering points for sponsors and VIP supporters will be built beneath the EST stand. Como 1907 intends to make greater use of the stadium’s unique location on the shores of Lake Como, which the club increasingly sees as one of the venue’s strongest assets. The project clearly draws inspiration from solutions commonly seen at modern Premier League and Serie A stadiums. Beyond improving fan comfort, the redevelopment is also expected to significantly increase matchday and commercial revenues.

Como 1907 hopes to complete the most important works by mid-September. The club has already asked to play its first two Serie A matches of the new season away from home in order to gain additional time to finish the project.