Aston Villa Football Club has announced plans to refurbish and expand seat capacity in the iconic North Stand.
As the latest instalment of the North Ground regeneration plans, the North Stand expansion emphasises Villa's commitment to levelling up the fan experience whilst becoming a world-class sports and entertainment venue.
The redevelopment will increase the number of seats available in the North Stand to over 12,000.
Combined with ongoing upgrades to Villa Park’s other three stands, total capacity at Villa Park will increase to over 50,000.
The stadium renovation is set to be completed in the second half of 2027, ahead of the UEFA EURO 2028 Tournament that Villa Park will be a host venue for.
Championing a sustainable approach, Aston Villa FC will adapt and reuse the existing North Stand structure for the expansion.
This innovative approach ensures that the capacity for Villa Park will not decrease at any time during construction, mitigating disruption to fans throughout the process.
Since the expansion plans were announced in 2022, Mayor Richard Parker has committed in his campaign manifesto to rebuild Witton Station.
Improvements we have suggested include replacing the current station passenger shelters, introducing larger and safer queuing systems, delivering a new station footbridge and introducing higher capacity trains in order to double the current passenger handling capability of the station to 10,000 passengers per matchday.
Through a robust design process, Aston Villa has found a way to adapt and modernise the existing structure of the North Stand without losing any seats during the season.
Nassef Sawiris, executive chairman of Aston Villa FC, said: “Since Wes and I became owners of this storied Club in 2018 and Atairos joined us as partners in 2024, we have shared a clear ambition: to restore Aston Villa to its rightful position competing at the highest levels of English and European football, and to transform the Club into a global brand and European powerhouse.
“Thanks to the Mayor’s commitment to develop Witton Station and to improve local transport links, this project will mark an important milestone in the Club’s journey to becoming a world-class sports and entertainment venue.
“A bigger, better North Stand will not only allow many more Villans to see their team in person, improving matchday experience, but will also dramatically improve the Club's ability to invest and compete in the long term."
With the proposed redevelopment of the North Stand, the Club’s gross contribution to the local economy will reach £120 million per year, including supporting over 1,700 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) jobs and attracting over 1.1 million visitors to Villa Park each year.
Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, said: “Aston Villa is a vital part of our region’s identity and I’m proud to support the club’s ambitious plans to redevelop the North Stand.
“Their long-standing commitment to Aston and the wider community is clear – not just through this redevelopment, but through investment in The Warehouse, community facilities, job creation and the Aston Villa Foundation.
“We have been working closely with the club, Network Rail and other partners to ensure the necessary improvements at Witton Station will be made in time for the Euros in 2028.
“I am fully committed to securing upgrades including safer queuing systems, new passenger shelters, a new footbridge and higher capacity services, so we can double the station’s handling capacity and deliver a world-class experience for fans arriving at Villa Park during the tournament and beyond.”
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