In a historic move, Sheffield FC, the world's oldest football club, has unveiled plans for a new stadium, marking a significant milestone in the club's storied history. It is planned that the site will become an international visitor attraction for football and rugby league fans.

Sheffield FC unveils plan for new 5,000-seater stadium

In a groundbreaking move, Sheffield FC, the world's first football club, has announced a joint venture with Sheffield Eagles Rugby League Club to construct a new 5,000-seater stadium. This innovative project, based at the former Sheffield Transport Sports Club site at Meadowhead, promises to be more than just a sports venue.

It includes facilities for professional football and rugby league, a cricket pavilion, a football museum, and an indoor community sports hall. The development aims to become an international attraction, offering insights into the history and heritage of both clubs​​. Fans will certainly be interested in the new complex, but these days they have plenty of other entertainment options - online casino and more.

A hub for sporting excellence and community engagement

The proposed stadium is designed to meet the highest standards for both Football League and Super League criteria. Beyond sporting events, the comprehensive development will provide educational opportunities, recreational facilities, social amenities, business prospects, and a range of community programs​​.

Sheffield FC's Chairman, Richard Tims, emphasized the significance of this development as a new era for the club. He said that the new complex would become an international visitor attraction for football and rugby league fans alike and provide an insight into the history and heritage of both clubs. We are pleased to announce our vision for the future: a new stadium back in the Steel City, a joint venture with Sheffield Eagles and a world-class facility, which will benefit the whole community, he said.

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The oldest football club in the world

Sheffield Football Club is an English football club based in Dronfield, founded on October 24, 1857 in Sheffield, officially recognised by FIFA as the oldest football club in the world. Participant in the first ever derby match (Rules derby or Sheffield derby) against Hallam FC, member and one of the founding members of the Club of Pioneers.

Throughout its history the team has played in many stadiums in and around Sheffield. Their original home was Bramall Lane (now the venue of Sheffield United F.C. In the 1990s home matches were played at Hillsborough Park, Owlerton Stadium and Don Valley Stadium before settling in the Sheffield suburb of Dronfield.