San Siro turns 100, marking a century since it was inaugurated on September 19, 1926 and from that moment on hosted the home games of AC Milan, before Inter joined the city rivals in 1947. It all started thanks to the former AC Milan owner Piero Pirelli who wanted a soccer specific stadium for his team. Since then, thousands of legendary players, unforgettable memories and one of the most recognisable infrastructures made San Siro a stadium like no others.
Sometimes, coincidences leave us speechless, even when they are deeply sad. Just a few minutes after midnight on September 19, 2026, Inter and Italy legend Sandro Mazzola died at the age of 83, on the very day San Siro celebrates its 100th anniversary. A player who made San Siro historic, alongside his national team teammate and AC Milan rival Gianni Rivera in the same stadium that hosted some of the most memorable players, like AC Milan captain Franco Baresi who also recently passed away, leaving behind an immortal legacy.
Baresi's last public appearance was at San Siro, earlier this year, when he brought the Olympic flame into the stadium alongside his former friend and rival Beppe Bergomi. A moment of worldwide recognition that immediately became emotional and unforgettable. A trip to Italy is not complete without a visit to San Siro, the historic stadium that has been home to AC Milan and Inter for generations.
However, it's not going to be there for long, as the two Milan clubs are working on building their new home which is set to be completed ahead of the UEFA Euro 2032 that will be hosted by Italy and Turkiye. As San Siro turns 100, a day that will be honoured ahead of the AC Milan match against Lecce that will take place on Sunday at San Siro. A century of unforgettable games, legendary players, two World Cup opening games in 1934 and 1990 and countless European nights, including four European Cup finals, but there is also a bittersweet feeling, as San Siro's days are now numbered.
San Siro has been the home of AC Milan and Inter, but its history extends far beyond soccer. The iconic stadium has hosted some of the most memorable sporting and cultural events, including the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and legendary concerts by some of the biggest names in music. From Bob Marley's historic performance in 1980, the first-ever concert at San Siro, to unforgettable shows by the Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Taylor Swift, U2 or Bruce Springsteen, who has famously described San Siro as his second home, the stadium has become a landmark far beyond the world of sport.
But it's all going to end soon. There are multiple reasons why the two clubs have decided to leave the current San Siro, but on top of everything there is a financial explanation. In this case, San Siro was built back in 1926 and saw a few major renovations in 1937, 1954, 1990, and most recently in 2015, but even though it's still one of the most incredible and astonishing stadiums around the world, it can't compete with other venues in terms of revenue due to limited space.
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