Latest San Siro details emerge: 37° incline and increased visibility

According to updates from La Gazzetta dello Sport on Thursday, the new north and south stands behind the goals in San Siro will be set at a steep 37° incline. That is above the 34° recommendation set by FIFA. 

The 37° angle is the same as the Sudtribune at Borussia Dortmund’s Signal Iduna Park (commonly referred to as the Yellow Wall), and is the same gradient as the current second tier at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, which is also known for being particularly steep. 

The plan is to make the stadium as physically imposing and intimidating as possible. In order to do that, the clubs are also reportedly planning to reduce the space between the pitch and the supporters in the stands. 

The new stadium will also have fewer visible load-bearing pillars and beams, which means there will be significantly fewer ‘restricted view’ seats in the ground as well. 

As per La Gazzetta dello Sport, the new stadium in San Siro will also look to host 20 major concerts per year, of which eight will be local or Italian artists, and 12 internationally renowned. 

Next up for Milan and Inter is to exchange the deeds for the purchase of the San Siro site, which will need to happen by November 10 at the latest. If the transaction has not been formally completed by then, the clubs will not be able to demolish the current stadium, as the second tier will become old enough to qualify for protected status under an Italian law protecting buildings of historic and cultural significance.