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Venezia agree 40-year deal with city council for new 18,500-seat stadium

Venezia have signed a 40-year agreement with Venice city council to manage their new stadium, which is set to open during the 2027-28 season.

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 7:45 PM
Venezia agree 40-year deal with city council for new 18,500-seat stadium
Key Things to Know
  • Venezia signed a 40-year agreement with Venice city council to operate a new 18,500-capacity stadium.
  • The club will invest €125 million over 40 years for facility completion, maintenance, and concession fees.
  • The stadium will be built in Tessera and is scheduled to open during the 2027-28 season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Venezia FC have signed a 40-year agreement with the Venice city council to manage a new 18,500-seat stadium. The venue will be built in Tessera, near Mestre, as part of the Bosco dello Sport complex. The club plans to invest €125 million to complete facilities, maintain the site, and cover the concession fee across the four-decade deal.

The new stadium is scheduled to open during the second half of the 2027-28 season. The move ends Venezia's tenure at the historic Stadio Pierluigi Penzo on the island of Sant’Elena, resolving long-standing logistical and capacity issues.

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