San Siro Stadium Accessibility Guide

Overview

Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, known worldwide as San Siro, is the home ground of both AC Milan and Inter Milan. Built in 1926 and expanded multiple times (most recently for the 1990 World Cup), the stadium seats over 75,000 spectators and is one of Europe's most famous football venues.

The on-site museum showcases football memorabilia, trophies, match footage, and historical items from both clubs' histories.

The museum and stadium tour is rated Mostly Accessible. The museum building has an access ramp, elevator to the upper floor, and dedicated wheelchair routes through the main tour areas.

However, some behind-the-scenes sections of the stadium tour (changing rooms, tunnel, and certain viewing platforms) involve stairs and are not fully accessible. On match days, the stadium provides wheelchair seating sections with companion seats, accessible entrances, and accessible restrooms. Both AC Milan and Inter Milan run disability ticket programs.

The stadium has a distinctive three-tier cylindrical design, with external ramp towers added during the 1990 expansion. Its scale is impressive even from outside, and the museum and tour offer a look behind the scenes at one of football's great venues.

Getting There

• Metro: San Siro Stadio station (M5 Lilla) is the closest station, about 300 meters from Gate 8 (the museum entrance). The station has elevator access. On match days this station gets extremely crowded before and after games.
• Tram: Line 16 runs to the stadium area from central Milan. The journey takes about 30 minutes from the Duomo area.
• Bus: Routes 49 and 72 stop near the stadium on Via Harar and Piazzale Lotto.
• By car: Large parking lots surround the stadium. On non-match days, parking is easy to find and free in many areas. On match days, arrive at least 2 hours early to find accessible parking close to the entrance gates. Dedicated disabled parking is available near Gate 8 and Gate 11.
• From city center: Take M5 (Lilla) from Garibaldi FS or Lotto. The ride from Garibaldi takes about 15 minutes.

Wheelchair Accessibility

Museum and Tour:

• The museum entrance at Gate 8 is reached via an inclined ramp with a 3% slope. A manual swing door (198 cm wide) opens into the reception area. Staff can assist with the door.
• The museum spans two floors connected by an elevator. The elevator is large enough for standard and power wheelchairs.
• Dedicated wheelchair routes lead through all main museum exhibition areas. Directional signage is clear throughout.
• Seating areas for resting are placed at intervals along the tour path, helpful for visitors who need regular breaks.
• Some behind-the-scenes sections of the stadium tour include stairs and are not accessible to wheelchair users. These include certain tunnel areas and elevated viewing platforms. Staff will guide wheelchair users to alternative viewing points where available.
• The museum tour takes about 60 to 90 minutes at a moderate pace.

Match Day Access:

• Reserved wheelchair spaces are available in dedicated sections of the stands, each with an adjacent companion seat.
• Accessible entrances operate on match days. Gate 11 is the primary accessible entrance for AC Milan home matches. Inter Milan uses designated accessible gates as well; check their website for the current gate assignment.
• The stadium has lifts and ramps connecting the main concourse level to wheelchair seating areas.
• AC Milan offers match tickets for fans with disabilities at EUR 25 per fixture (includes access for the disabled fan plus one adult companion). Both AC Milan and Inter Milan launched dedicated disability ticketing portals for the 2025/26 season.
• Guide and assistance dogs are permitted inside the stadium on match days and during museum visits.

Accessible Toilets

An accessible restroom is located on the ground floor of the museum area. Specific dimensions: toilet height 46 cm, frontal clearance 120 cm, right-side clearance 20 cm, left-side clearance 105 cm, with a horizontal grab bar on the right side. On match days, accessible restrooms are located in the main concourse areas near the wheelchair seating sections. These are signed with international accessibility symbols.

Getting Tickets for Disabled Fans

Both AC Milan and Inter Milan have dedicated ticketing programs for fans with disabilities. The process differs between the two clubs:

• AC Milan: Disability tickets are available through acmilan.com/en/tickets/disabled-fans. Tickets cost EUR 25 for a regular match and include the disabled fan plus one adult companion. A valid disability certificate is required at the gate. Season tickets are also available at reduced rates.
• Inter Milan: Accessible seating tickets can be purchased through inter.it. Similar pricing and companion policies apply. Contact the Inter accessibility team for specific requirements.
• Derby matches and Champions League: These fixtures sell out quickly. Book as far in advance as possible. Wheelchair spaces are allocated per section and cannot be upgraded or moved once purchased.
• Documentation: Bring your disability certificate and a valid photo ID to every match. Staff will verify documentation at the accessible entrance gates.

Tips for Visitors with Disabilities

• Book match-day disability tickets through the official AC Milan or Inter Milan websites well in advance. Wheelchair spaces are limited per section and sell out quickly for high-profile fixtures.
• The museum tour takes 60 to 90 minutes. Benches and rest areas are placed along the route. Staff are accommodating with pace adjustments for visitors who need more time.
• On non-match days, the stadium area is quiet, easy to navigate, and sparsely populated. This is the ideal time for wheelchair users to visit the museum and tour.
• Match days bring crowds of 60,000 to 75,000 people. The Metro station, surrounding streets, and stadium concourses become very congested 1 to 2 hours before kickoff and 30 minutes after the final whistle. Allow extra time for all movements.
• The area around the stadium is mostly flat with wide sidewalks, making the approach from the Metro manageable on non-match days.
• San Siro is in western Milan, about 6 km from the city center. There are few other tourist attractions within walking distance. Plan it as a standalone trip or combine with the nearby Ippodromo (horse racing track) area, which has flat paths suitable for rolling.
• Bring a rain jacket for match days. The roof covers most seats but wheelchair sections may have partial exposure depending on your seating location.
• The stadium has food and drink vendors on the concourse. Accessible counter heights are available at some vendor locations. Expect high prices and limited menu options on match days.
• Night matches (typically starting at 20:45) mean leaving the stadium after 23:00. The Metro runs until approximately midnight. Plan your return transport in advance, especially if you need an accessible taxi.
• The stadium atmosphere on match days is intense. Noise levels can exceed 100 decibels during goals and celebrations. Bring ear protection if you are sensitive to loud sounds.
• The museum shop at Gate 8 sells official AC Milan and Inter Milan merchandise. The shop is on the ground floor and is accessible.
• The stadium tour route includes a walk through the stands, offering a view of the full pitch from the seating bowl. This section is on the accessible route and is one of the highlights for football fans.
• If the stadium is closed for renovations or events on your planned visit day, consider visiting the Mondo Milan Museum at Casa Milan (Via Aldo Rossi 8), which focuses on AC Milan's history. It is accessible and located near the Portello area.
• The stadium neighborhood has several casual restaurants and pizzerias within a 10-minute roll. These are most useful on non-match days when the area is calm. On match days, restaurants fill up 2 to 3 hours before kickoff.
• San Siro may be replaced by a new stadium in the coming years. Check for current news about the stadium's future and any construction-related access changes before planning your visit.
• The museum collection includes memorabilia from both AC Milan and Inter Milan, covering over a century of football history. Both clubs' trophy cabinets are on display.
• Accessible taxis can be booked in advance for return trips after evening matches. Regular taxi queues at the stadium can be very long after 75,000 people leave at the same time.