English football has been known for decades for its traditions and passionate stadiums, but the coming years herald a new era – bold investments, modern solutions, and world-class designs. Across the country, clubs – both from the Premier League and lower leagues – are preparing to modernize their grounds or build entirely new facilities.

The momentum is growing

From Liverpool to London, from the south up to Yorkshire – the plans involve not only stand expansions but entire sports and commercial complexes. Stadiums are to become not just venues for matches, but also modern centres of fan and city life. Rising Premier League standards, commercial needs, and the expectations of the fans themselves are driving a wave of transformation that – as everything indicates – is only just beginning.

Full information on all investments – with visualizations, dates, and details about each club – can be found in our Stadiums of the Future in England compilation. However, let’s highlight the plans of several clubs that were announced over the past five months.

Projects from 2025 – great ambitions and concrete action

One of the biggest events of the year was Manchester United’s decision to start the process of building a completely new stadium. The concept of the stadium was first presented on March 11, 2025. The new arena is to be built right next to the current Old Trafford, which will be demolished once the construction is completed.

The project is truly impressive – the stadium will hold 100,000 spectators, making it the largest facility in the country and the second largest in Europe. The entire structure will be covered by a light, transparent roof that will encompass both the stands and a large portion of the surrounding area. Architecturally, the design is distinguished by three tall spires, symbolically referencing the devil's trident from the club's crest. The entire form will resemble a giant tent, visible even from the outskirts of Liverpool.

© Foster + Partners | New Trafford Stadium

In Birmingham, Aston Villa announced the start of the second phase of Villa Park’s redevelopment, focusing on the modernization of the North Stand. The main goal of the investment is to increase the stadium’s capacity to 50,000 seats and significantly improve comfort for fans. Completion of the work is planned for the end of 2027 – in time for Euro 2028, for which Villa Park has been selected as one of the host venues. The estimated cost of the redevelopment is around £100 million and will be covered by the club’s owners.

Leeds United has also taken serious steps toward modernization. The club published the first visualizations showing the possible appearance of the renovated Elland Road. If the project receives the necessary permits, the stadium’s capacity will increase by nearly 20,000 seats. A comprehensive rebuild of the western and northern stands is planned, along with modernization of the southern stand. The goal is to create a more modern and functional venue that meets the growing ambitions of the club and the expectations of its supporters.

These are only three projects out of fifteen included in our Stadiums of the Future in England summary. Check out the full list and share it with football fans across the leagues in the UK!