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Leeds United Reveals Elland Road Expansion Plans After Premier League Promotion

The club aims to increase stadium capacity to 53,000, unveiling designs for modernized stands ahead of upcoming planning meetings and public consultations.

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An architect’s version of a redesigned Elland Road (Photo: Leeds United)
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Overview

  • Leeds United has released detailed mock-ups of its planned Elland Road redevelopment, featuring upgrades to the West and North stands and changes to the South Stand.
  • The expansion will increase the stadium's capacity from 37,645 to approximately 53,000, addressing a season ticket waiting list of 26,000 fans.
  • Leeds City Council has unanimously approved a land sale and a Memorandum of Understanding with The Lowy Family Group to facilitate the project and rejuvenate the surrounding area.
  • A Plans Panel meeting is scheduled for May 8, 2025, to discuss the pre-application, with a public exhibition set for May 22–23 at Elland Road's Centenary Pavilion.
  • Elland Road’s redevelopment would make it the fifth largest stadium in the UK, surpassing Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium.