Built by Rieti's municipal government, it entered into operation in 1991 and was ultimately inaugurated in 1997, with a match between the Under-21 national teams of Italy and England.

[1] The tender procedure was won by engineers Luigi Corradi and Dario Bugli; the initial project also included a running track which was later dropped.

The new facility was completed in 1991 and was inaugurated with a friendly match between Dino Zoff's Lazio and Leonardo Acori's FC Rieti.

[1] A few years later, the high-mast lighting towers collapsed on a day of strong wind, without causing victims;[1] the damaged structures were replaced at the expense of the company that had executed the works in 1997.

The east grandstand, named Terminillo due to mount Terminillo being behind it, can be noted for its huge Rieti writing (white edged in black) formed by the seats; the west grandstand, named Vallesanta due to the plain placed behind it, nicknamed Valle Santa, also hosts the press forum.