Work starts on Elland Road West Stand expansion

Work has kicked off on the expansion of Premier League club Leeds United’s iconic Elland Road Stadium.

Demolition has now begun in the West Stand starting with the removal of the Banqueting Suite, shaping the future of Elland Road.

Executives from Leeds United, the Leeds United Foundation and Leeds City Council, along with Club Ambassadors Stuart Dallas, Tony Dorigo and Eddie Gray were all in attendance to mark the occasion.

The new West Stand, which will be built over the top of the existing structure, is the first phase of transforming Elland Road into a UEFA Category 4 stadium, placing it among the elite venues in European football.

Leeds United says that Increasing the capacity of the stadium is vital for the future, with the club having a now strong 32,000 Season Ticket waiting list.

It will also allow Leeds United, alongside civic partners, to bid to host major international tournaments and showcase events in the future, generating significant cultural and economic value for the Leeds City Region.

Carefully designed to enhance the matchday experience whilst protecting Elland Road’s famous atmosphere, supporters can look forward to:

• Improved seating comfort and sightlines throughout the expanded West Stand
• Enhanced concourses and fan amenity spaces both inside and around the stadium
• A more inclusive and accessible environment for all visitors
• World-class hospitality facilities

For players, the enhanced stadium environment will provide a stage befitting elite-level football, strengthening the club’s ability to compete at the highest level and attract top talent.

The 2026 SVB LIVE Conference & Exhibition – focused on elevating the live experience – is being hosted at Everton FC’s spectacular new Hill Dickinson Stadium on October 1st and 2nd, with an Opening Night Icebreaker at Liverpool FC’s iconic Anfield Stadium on September 30th.

Designed by BDP Pattern, the wider project team includes engineering firm Buro Happold and project manager Rise.

Once completed, the expanded West Stand will deliver increased spectator capacity alongside upgraded hospitality, accessibility and public amenity facilities.

Planned improvements include enhanced seating and sightlines, larger concourse areas, and improved visitor infrastructure designed to meet modern stadium standards.

The official start of works to the West Stand follows on from an MoU signed in May between club owners the Lowy Family Group, West Yorkshire Combined Authority, and Leeds City Council, which committed them to work jointly on the long-term redevelopment of the wider site, masterplanned by RISE.

The area is set to undergo a major mixed-use transformation, including up to 2,500 homes, expanded leisure and retail space, enhanced public realm and upgraded sporting facilities alongside the club’s stadium.

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