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| Location | Milano Santa Giulia,Milan[1] |
|---|---|
| Operator | CTS Eventim[2] |
| Capacity | 16,000[4] |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 2023 |
| Opened | 2026 |
| Construction cost | €180 million[3] |
| Architect | Arup[2] David Chipperfield[2] |
| General contractor | Eteria Consortium |
| Website | |
| arenamilano.it | |
Arena Milano, known asUnipol Dome for sponsorship reasons, and also known asPalaItalia Santa Giulia, is anindoor arena inMilan,Italy.[5] It accommodates 16,000 spectators, with 12,000 seats and 4,000 standing for concerts.[4] Arena Milano is used as the largest indoor venue for sporting and entertainment in Milan, a record currently held by theForum di Milano.[6]
The venue is hostingice hockey during the2026 Winter Olympics andpara ice hockey during the2026 Winter Paralympics.[7] On May 6, 2026, it will host singer-songwriter Luciano Ligabue.[8]
The arena is part of the redevelopment of the Santa Giulia district, located in the south-eastern suburbs ofMilan known as Montecity-Rogoredo. The idea of creating the Arena Milano arose during theMilan–Cortina d'Ampezzo bid for the 2026 Winter Olympics; however, the city administration decided that the facility should be built regardless of if the bid was successful.[9][10]
The design was entrusted to Risanamento S.p.A. through its subsidiary, Santa Giulia S.p.A.
One week before theInternational Olympic Committee vote on the host for the 2026 Winter Olympics, the company announced that it had signed an agreement with the Australian company Lendlease and Ogv Europe Limited for the construction of the arena. The remediation of the area where the sports facility is being built began in the early months of 2022.[11][12]
In 2025, theItalian government allocated 51 million euros to help the builder cover additional costs that arose during the construction of the project.[13]
Between January 10 and 11, 2026, with the arena still incomplete, the2025–26 Italian Cup [it] and Serie A championship final four ice hockey matches were held to inaugurate the ice rink.
Arena Milano has faced criticism for being used for official events, including the Italian Cup Final Four and Serie A ice hockey games, despite still being incomplete. During some games, ongoing construction work and technical issues were reported. In a separate incident, one game was temporarily halted due to a hole forming in the ice, which raised doubts about the reliability of the facility.[14]
The condition of the venue has also drawn criticism from international media, especially from those associated with theNational Hockey League, with concerns about whether the arena fully meets Olympic standards and whether the construction would be completed on time.[15][16]
International Ice Hockey Federation presidentLuc Tardif announced in January 2026 that the stands would not be completed on time, leading to reduced capacity, but assured that the rink and player facilities would be ready.[17]
The controversies are part of a broader debate about infrastructure delays related to the2026 Winter Olympics, particularly regarding the completion of service areas and external works of the facility.[18]
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