Palermo has officially entered the race to host matches at UEFA EURO 2032, with the city's bid dossier formally submitted to the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) on Friday.
The submission marks a major milestone in Palermo's ambition to become one of Italy's five host cities for the expanded European Championship, with the project extending well beyond football and aiming to drive long-term investment and urban regeneration.
Central to the bid is the proposed redevelopment of the Renzo Barbera Stadium, a project designed by Palermo FC in partnership with internationally renowned architects Populous, with project management support from Turner & Townsend.
Rather than a conventional stadium refurbishment, the vision is to create a modern, multi-purpose venue capable of operating throughout the year. The redesigned Barbera is intended to host not only football but also concerts, business events and community activities, placing supporters at the heart of the matchday and year-round experience.
The bid also reflects the City Football Group's long-term commitment to Palermo. Following investment in the club's new training centre and continued backing of the first team and wider football operations, the stadium redevelopment represents another significant step in CFG's strategy to establish a lasting presence in Sicily, both on and off the pitch.
The proposal has been developed in close cooperation with the City of Palermo, the Sicilian Regional Government, the FIGC, UEFA and national authorities, while financial support has been secured from leading institutions including Intesa Sanpaolo, BPER Banca, Banca del Fucino and the Italian Institute for Sports Credit.
The bid was submitted on the same day that Palermo's City Council approved the resolution relating to the agreement governing the management of the Renzo Barbera Stadium. While the club is still awaiting the final wording of the agreement, the decision clears another important hurdle in the wider EURO 2032 process.
Attention now turns to the next phase, with the FIGC set to assess the submission before forwarding Italy's final proposals to UEFA. The governing body will ultimately decide which five Italian cities will stage matches during UEFA EURO 2032.
This article was produced in collaboration with Palermo Calcio English News
Questo articolo è stato realizzato in collaborazione con Palermo Calcio English News
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