Premier League side Aston Villa have announced plans to expand the capacity of their home ground, Villa Park, to over 50,000 by undergoing redevelopment of the North Stand.
The Villans confirm that they will refurbish the North Stand – increasing the number of available seats from around 5,000 to 12,000, while smaller upgrades to the other three stands will bring the stadium’s capacity to over 50,000 from the current number of 42,918.
Chris Heck, president of business operations, said, “Aston Villa fans have been electrifying Villa Park for generations, charging the atmosphere with unrivalled intensity at every home match for more than 125 years.”
Heck added, “Thanks to the hard work and collaboration of an exceptional team, we will now be able to offer this incredible experience to thousands more, all while meeting the key challenge of executing this project without compromising matchday capacity during the process.”
Aston Villa had previously proposed to knock down the North Stand but those plans were put aside, as that would have meant a temporary reduction in capacity to about 36,000. However, the club insists that the new redevelopment will be completed by the second half of 2027.
The club also states that the ground’s current capacity will not decrease at any point during construction works. Villa Park is a host venue for the UEFA Euro 2028 tournament, which will take place across the United Kingdom and Ireland.