This season, there’s a lot going on in the Premier League. Sure, Manchester City are at the top of the table, which feels like nothing new. However, the heat is on, with Liverpool close behind, and Arsenal and Aston Villa are keen to prove a point. While the action on the pitch is taking most of our attention, it’s not the only development worth noticing.
We’re looking forward to the December matches. The league positions as we celebrate the New Year are a great indicator of who will finish at the top and who will clinch a Champions League spot. However, what has attracted our attention this season is the number of clubs working on their venues. We’re set to see new and improved grounds in 2025, 2026, and beyond. Let’s take a look at the stadium expansions and which clubs are moving to a new home.
Expansion
A lot of the construction work we’re seeing is focusing on improving existing grounds. Several clubs are focusing on expanding their capacity by enhancing a stand. The work is varied, although we can expect the plans to improve the lifespan of the steel structures with proper insulation. Here are some of the top clubs carrying out or planning expansion work.
Aston Villa – Villa Park
Villa Park is on the shortlist to be an international tournament venue. As part of the bid to host the UEFA Euro 2028 Championship, the ground is already in phase one of a project to modernize and expand.
One of the main goals is to increase the capacity to 50,000, which will be helped by the new North Stand and enhancements to the Trinity Stand. The regeneration project also includes public space for fans and visitors.
Brighton and Hove Albion – Amex Stadium
Another team in the top 10 that’s focusing on enhancing the space for the fans is Brighton & Hove Albion. While the Amex Stadium remains unchanged, a new two-story fan zone will improve the facilities. It’ll add food and drink outlets, shop space, toilets and other services. It’s a move that several clubs are making to enhance the overall experience and improve the flow of people coming and going on match days, as the hit to local transport will be more spread out.
Manchester City – Etihad Stadium
Manchester City aren’t just looking at securing another Premier League title. They’re also increasing their capacity to bring in more fans. The focus is on expanding the North Stand. The new configuration will give the Etihad Stadium a capacity of over 60,000. The plans include family areas, ring-fenced tickets for younger fans, and at least 3,000 rail seats.
New Grounds
It’s not only teams at the top of the table that are making big plans and starting construction work. While there are rumors about some clubs looking to build new homes, including Manchester United and Chelsea FC, others are already progressing.
Everton
Bramley-Moore Dock on Liverpool’s famous waterfront will be Everton’s new home. The brick, glass, and steel stadium will have a capacity of 52,888. It’s looking to set new standards in several areas, including architecture sustainability.
The club has been at Goodison Park for around 130 years, so moving on from such a venue is no easy task. A community-focused legacy development is planned for the old ground once Everton moves to its new home.
Bournemouth
A billionaire owner ready to invest is a positive sign for growth for any club, and it’s much-needed at Bournemouth. With ambitions to play in Europe, Bill Foley has also set his sights on a new stadium. Work is expected to start in 2025, with an estimated completion date of 2027. The club’s current home, Vitality Stadium, has a capacity of 11,307, but the new ground will look to host 18,500 fans with improved hospitality.
A Battle to be the Best
Impressing the spectators with fan zones and increased capacity is one thing, but winning matches is what it’s all about. More than that, the top clubs are keen to make it their year to take home some silverware. There’s not much in it at the moment, as in fifth place Chelsea are only six points behind Manchester City, who are now in first place.
Man City has a slightly easier task over the next two weeks. They’re facing Bournemouth and then sixth-place Brighton. Liverpool are also facing Brighton and will have a tough match against fourth-place Aston Villa to follow. Sportsbet io has competitive Premier League odds that are worth checking out to see who’s the favorite. Plus, if you’re feeling confident about who will come out on top overall and in the upcoming matches, you can make your predictions.
A New Era for Teams and Fans
The clubs are getting bigger and better, and not just on the pitch. We can’t wait to see fans enjoying the new and expanded grounds in the years to come. For now, we’re just keen to see who will lift the trophy at the end of the season!
