Leyton Orient has unveiled plans to build a new “world-class” stadium as part of a multi-purpose sports campus in East London. The club promises that the new facility will be carbon-neutral, energy-efficient, and designed in line with the principles of sustainability and community integration.

Current home no longer meets the club’s needs

The club intends to remain close to its historic roots in Leyton. The current ground, Brisbane Road – home to the O’s since 1937 – holds 9,271 spectators.

According to the club’s management, expansion of the existing stadium proved impossible due to its proximity to residential buildings. Even in the most optimistic scenario, capacity could only be increased to around 13,000 seats, insufficient to meet the club’s sporting ambitions. As a result, Leyton Orient has decided to pursue a completely new stadium project.

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A stadium for the team and the community

Leyton Orient and the Waltham Forest Council have signed a memorandum of understanding regarding the development. Local authorities have welcomed the proposal and expressed a strong desire for the club to remain within the borough. The club is therefore focusing exclusively on sites within Waltham Forest, aiming to preserve its deep ties to the Leyton area — the spiritual home of Orient for generations.

The club’s new owners, GSG LOFC Limited, led by David Gandler, who took control in April 2024, emphasize that the project is not only about sporting growth but also about strengthening the club’s role within the local community. The development seeks to build on Orient’s heritage as a symbol of hope and unity for East London’s diverse and vibrant population.

At the heart of the concept is a commitment to environmental sustainability. The future campus will be zero-emission and energy-efficient, promoting urban greening and biodiversity. The plans also include public green spaces and a network of pedestrian and cycling paths connecting the site with surrounding neighborhoods. With these ambitions, Leyton Orient’s new stadium aims to become not only a modern sporting venue, but also an open, welcoming, and resilient part of London’s urban landscape — a true landmark for the city’s future.

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