The stadium
Construction in Milan's San Siro district began in 1925 and the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium opened the following year with a capacity of 35,000 spectators. Renovations have gradually expanded the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium and today it has 80,000 seats spread over three tiers. The dimensions of the playing field are 105x68m and the stadium features 256 floodlights for evening matches, as well as underground heating for the pitch to allow winter fixtures to be played.