Lotito Unveils The Stadio Flaminio Project, Aiming To Have It Euro 2032 Ready

Lazio have officially presented their plan to renovate Stadio Flaminio and turn it into the club’s new home, with president Claudio Lotito framing the project as a long term investment that could even be ready for UEFA Euro 2032. The presentation took place on Tuesday, February 17, and the club’s message was clear: this is not just a stadium proposal, it is a statement of intent.

Speaking via ANSA, Lotito leaned heavily on the idea of legacy. “Today we are not just presenting a development project, we are presenting a vision,” he said, before adding: “What we do today will have an impact on future generations.” He then widened the scope beyond football, calling the redevelopment “not just about Lazio, but about Rome, its urban history, and its ability to look to the future with responsibility.”

The context is familiar. Lazio currently play at Stadio Olimpico, a venue owned by Italian National Olympic Committee, and shared with A.S. Roma, who continue to pursue a separate stadium project in the Pietralata area of the capital. Lotito used that background to underline why Lazio want a home of their own and why the Flaminio, dormant for years, is central to the plan.

He also linked the redevelopment to international positioning. Lazio, Lotito said, have formally expressed the desire for the Flaminio to be considered among the candidate venues for Euro 2032, which Italy will co host with Turkey. “It is an act of responsibility and vision to put Rome and the Stadio Flaminio in a position to participate in major international events, if the technical and institutional requirements allow,” he stated.

The Lazio president acknowledged the process will not be simple. He noted that venue selection will be competitive and that the city is expected to put forward multiple candidates, which is why he wants the approach to be methodical and transparent. Then he added a historical note to reinforce the symbolism of the venue: “The Stadio Flaminio was built for the 1960 Olympic Games.” And with the right approach, he believes it can re enter the top circuit again: “Now, with balance and seriousness, it can aspire to return to the circuit of major European events.”

In short, Lazio are trying to sell the Flaminio plan as both a sporting solution and a civic project, one that restores a landmark, gives the club a dedicated home, and potentially puts Rome back in the conversation for Europe’s biggest football nights. The next steps, however, will still depend on the institutional process and whether the proposal meets the technical criteria required for approval and, eventually, for Euro 2032 consideration.