Brighton plan Europe’s first purpose-built women’s football stadium
Brighton & Hove Albion Women plan to build Europe's first purpose-built women's football stadium, a 10,000-capacity venue adjacent to the Amex Stadium, aiming for completion by the 2030-31 season. The stadium will be tailored to female athletes and families, reflecting a commitment to sustainable growth in women's football. Former England player Fran Kirby praised the project as transformative for the sport. The club highlights economic and community benefits, including local jobs and training opportunities.
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Brighton hope to open the new venue in time for the 2030-31 season. Photograph: BHAFCView image in fullscreenBrighton hope to open the new venue in time for the 2030-31 season. Photograph: BHAFCBrighton & Hove Albion WomenBrighton plan Europe’s first purpose-built women’s football stadium10,000-capacity venue will sit next to Amex Stadium‘This is the kind of progress we have dreamed about’Tom GarryTue 28 Apr 2026 10.14 EDTLast modified on Tue 28 Apr 2026 10.21 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleBrighton’s plans to build Europe’s first purpose-built women’s stadium is the “kind of progress we have dreamed about for years”, the Brighton and former England forward Fran Kirby has said.The Women’s Super League club have released the first images of the 10,000-capacity venue, which they hope…
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