PalaItalia Santa Giulia, Indoor ice rink in Rogoredo, Milan, Italy
PalaItalia Santa Giulia is a modern ice arena in Rogoredo with capacity for around 16,000 spectators. The architecture comes from David Chipperfield and combines functional design with contemporary elements.
Construction started in 2022 as part of Milan's preparation for the 2026 Winter Olympics. This investment allowed the city to create a new sports venue for international competitions.
The arena's name has changed with its sponsors: it opened as Arena Santa Giulia, became Unipol Dome, and is called Milano Santa Giulia Ice Hockey Arena during the 2026 Olympics. Its first concert was Ligabue's "La Prima Notte" on 6 May 2026, after the ice hockey finals.
The building sits near Rogoredo station with good train connections to the city center. Linate airport is also easily accessible by public transport.
The arena opened for official matches while still unfinished: the Italian Cup Final Four was played on 10–11 January 2026, and one game was briefly stopped when a hole formed in the ice. IIHF president Luc Tardif said in January 2026 that the stands would not be finished in time, reducing capacity.
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