Overview

• Knighthead Capital Management plans a £3 billion Sports Quarter in East Birmingham, anchored by a 62,000-seat stadium and year-round mixed-use facilities.
• Deputy PM Angela Rayner expressed alignment with the project's ambition, suggesting potential inclusion in the upcoming government Spending Review.
• The development hinges on critical infrastructure upgrades, including expansion of Adderley Park station and a tramline extension to improve connectivity.
• Knighthead has acquired over 60 acres of land through special-purpose vehicles, with plans to address local poverty and create jobs in one of the UK's most deprived areas.
• A formal update on the project’s progress will be delivered by Birmingham City’s head of infrastructure, Nick Smith, on June 11, 2025.