Stadium construction projects continue to be some of the most closely watched developments in the UK sports and leisure construction pipeline.
Given that stadia often involve major investment, complex delivery and significant regional impact, it isn’t surprising that they remain a hot topic across the entire construction supply chain.
With that in mind, we’ve used data from our Construction Project Leads Platform to highlight the top five stadium construction projects due to start in the UK in 2026, ranked by value.
We’ve also included other stadium projects currently in the pipeline, giving a broader view of upcoming developments across the UK.
Our Construction Project Leads Platform shows there are 51 stadium projects currently underway, and 106 projects due to begin in the next two years.
1. Crystal Palace Football Club Redevelopment
Due to start in May 2026, this £150m stadium redevelopment will take 30 months and deliver a 34,000-capacity venue with upgraded facilities for supporters and the community. The project includes expanding the new stand from 5,400 to 13,500 seats with improved accessibility, enlarging the football pitch, creating premium hospitality for over 2,500 supporters, and adding a new museum and community facilities supporting the Palace for Life Foundation.
The Arthur Wait Stand will benefit from improved sightlines and concourse upgrades, while the Whitehorse Lane Boxes will be redeveloped for mixed bar and box use alongside 550m² of restaurant and retail space.
View project details for Crystal Palace Football Club Redevelopment
Project value: £150m
Start date: May 2026
Location: Croydon
Project ID: 12326215
Latest company to be confirmed: Demolition and foundations subcontractor, Morrisroe Demolition Limited
Image source: www.kssgroup.com
2. Oxford United FC, The Triangle - Stadium Development
Work on the new-build 16,000-capacity Triangle Stadium is set to begin in August 2026. The development will include Sky boxes, flexible lounge spaces, a 180-bed hotel, and a community park with a restaurant, bar, café, events space, health and wellbeing facilities, a gym, and an Oxford United shop. Sustainability features include 1,200 solar panels, expanded cycle parking from 150 to 446 spaces, and BREEAM consultancy. The project also delivers landscaping, parking, and major highways improvements, including a new footpath and cycleway along Frieze Way.
View project details for 2. Oxford United FC, The Triangle - Stadium Development
Project value: £150m
Start date: August 2026
Location: Kidlington
Project ID: 12612419
Latest company to be confirmed: Client, Cycas Hospitality UK Limited
3. Nottingham Forest - City Ground Redevelopment
Our in-house research team confirms work on the City Ground stadium redevelopment will start in June 2026 and take four years to complete. The project includes a new Peter Taylor Stand, upgrades to the Trentside Area, Brian Clough and Bridford Stands. The redevelopment will increase capacity to 50,000, along with new hospitality suites, conferencing facilities, and a club shop following the demolition of the existing Peter Taylor Stand.
View project details for Nottingham Forest - City Ground Redevelopment
Project value: £130m
Start date: December 2026
Location: Nottingham
Project ID: 12416624
Latest company to be confirmed: Preferred bidder, Mace Limited
Image source: www.kssgroup.com
4. Villa Park Stadium Expansion Phase 1 - North Stand Extension
Work on the North Stand redevelopment of the 48,000‑seat stadium is due to start in May 2026. The project will include a new academy building, club shop, leisure facilities with café and restaurant, retail and office space, along with car parking, landscaping, and access improvements, following demolition of the existing stand.
View project details for Villa Park Stadium Expansion Phase 1 - North Stand Extension
Project value: £100m
Start date: May 2026
Location: Birmingham
Project ID: 12326452
Latest company to be confirmed: Contractor, Kingscote Construction Limited
Image source: Grimshaw Global
5. Ashton Gate Stadium - Ashton Gate Sporting Quarter
The Ashton Gate Sports & Convention development, starting Q3 2026, will feature a 5,202-standing / 3,626-seated sports and convention centre, 232-bedroom hotel, 125 residential units, office and retail space, gym, club museum, multi-storey car park, and public realm upgrades including new access routes, improved infrastructure, and landscaping west of Ashton Gate Stadium.
View project details for Ashton Gate Stadium - Ashton Gate Sporting Quarter
Project value: £100m
Start date: Q3 2026
Location: Bristol
Project ID: 12384987
Latest company to be confirmed: Project Manager, Grundon Waste Management Limited
Image source: www.bristol-sport.co.uk
Stadium projects in the pipeline
Worcester Warriors - Sixways Stadium Redevelopment
The stadium development is a mixed-use scheme with new and refurbished north and west stands, hotel, medical, sports rehab, research and office space, a multi-storey car park, golf driving range with leisure and office uses, solar farm, sports pitch, and landscaping including flood and biodiversity mitigation.
View project details for Worcester Warriors - Sixways Stadium Redevelopment
Project value: £100m
Start date: December 2028
Location: Worcester
Project ID: 12812253
Latest company to be confirmed: Architect, Hadfield Cawkwell Davidson Architects
AFC Bournemouth - Vitality Stadium South Stand & Fan Zone
Plans are underway to nearly double Vitality Stadium’s capacity to ~20,500 seats. The scheme includes a new perimeter fence, ticket office, South Stand replacement, corner seating, expansion of North and East stands, fan zone, OB area, floodlight relocation, updated pedestrian/cycle routes, and optimized parking. Phased works will start before August 2026, with main stadium construction from the 2026/2027 season.
View project details for AFC Bournemouth - Vitality Stadium South Stand & Fan Zone
Project value: £90m
Start date: Q3 2026
Location: Bournemouth
Project ID: 12860251
Latest company to be confirmed: Civil Engineer, Calcinotto Associates
Leeds United Football Club, Elland Road - Stadium Expansion
Partial demolition and redevelopment of the West Stand will provide seating, retail and commercial space, with associated landscaping, parking and access. The works will increase capacity from 8,000 to 17,750 and see the redeveloped stand rise to 99.9 metres, with five floors of accommodation including concourses, hospitality areas, player and media facilities, and a club museum.
This forms part of a wider stadium expansion. A hybrid planning application has been submitted, splitting the development into two stages, both of which are being tracked separately.
View project details for Leeds United Football Club, Elland Road - Stadium Expansion
Project value: £75m
Start date: October 2026
Location: Leeds
Project ID: 12811357
Latest company to be confirmed: Bidder, Caddick Construction Limited
Dundee FC - Stadium, Leisure, 120 Apartments
Construction of a new 15,000-seat football stadium, alongside 120 apartments, shops, a 150-bedroom hotel, health and wellbeing facilities, a Dundee FC training centre, curling rink, restaurants and gym. The scheme also includes a 1,000-capacity multi-use venue, tiered hospitality areas, and a 250-capacity beer hall, with associated landscaping, access and parking works.
View project details for Dundee FC - Stadium, Leisure, 120 Apartments
Project value: £50m
Start date: November 2026
Location: Dundee
Project ID: 12314085
Latest company to be confirmed: Architect, Holmes Miller Architects
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