Venezia have signed a 40-year agreement with Venice city council to manage the club's new stadium. The 18,500-seat venue is set to open during the 2027-28 season, with the club investing a total of €125m under the deal.
Agreement and investment
Under the agreement, the club will invest a total of €125m over the 40-year period. The €125m covers completing the stadium's facilities, maintenance and the concession fee.
Plans for the new ground
The stadium will hold up to 18,500 fans for football and will also host concerts, festivals and other major events. According to TuttoMercatoWeb, it will be built in Tessera, on the mainland near Mestre, as part of the Bosco dello Sport sports complex, and is due to be inaugurated in the second half of the 2027-28 season.
Move from the current stadium
The move will end Venezia's long stay at the Stadio Pierluigi Penzo. The Stadio Pierluigi Penzo is on the island of Sant'Elena and can only be reached by boat or on foot.
What was said
Francesca Bodie, the club president, said: "Today is a historic day for Venezia FC and our community. The Bosco dello Sport will be our new home."
Bodie said: "It will be an innovative, inclusive and sustainable stadium of the highest international standards."
Simone Venturini, the Venice mayor, said: "After decades of debates and words, the dream of a modern and functional stadium is finally something we can touch."
Venturini said: "It will be the home of Venezia FC , but also a source of opportunities for the whole area."