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Brighton to Build 10,000-Seat Women’s Stadium by 2031

4/28/2026

Summary

Brighton Builds Stadium

Brighton & Hove Albion will build a new 10,000-seat women's stadium beside the Amex on Bennett’s Field.
Tony Bloom will fund the £75-80 million project.
Construction must finish by 2030-31 after approvals from Brighton and Hove City Council and Lewes District Council, with a bridge to the Amex and underground parking.
The venue will be one of only three purpose-built women’s football stadiums worldwide and the first outside the United States.

Summary

Stadium Spurs Growth

The project will create local construction jobs, apprenticeships and training, boosting the city’s economy during uncertainty.
American Express vice president Shiz Suzuki said the firm will support women athletes through the stadium partnership.
The venue will include breastfeeding rooms, baby-changing areas and buggy parks to accommodate families.
Zoe Johnson said the stadium will host academy and development fixtures, giving younger players experience in a purpose-built setting.

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Brighton Funds Stadium

Owner Chris Long said Brighton will privately fund its women’s stadium, using KC Current as a model.
Council approval in October 2023 was followed by delays that moved the opening to the 2030/31 season.
KC Current’s purpose-built venue serves as a benchmark for Brighton, one of few dedicated women’s stadiums worldwide.
Denver Summit plans a women’s stadium for 2028, which Sky Sports featured alongside Brighton and KC Current.

History

Historical Context

Hosted by the United States, the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup culminated in a final against China that drew a FIFA-record 90,185 spectators, marking the sport’s first penalty-shootout victory for the U.S. and Brandi Chastain’s iconic celebration. That unprecedented visibility spurred clubs worldwide to develop dedicated women’s stadiums, a trend now evident in England’s new high-capacity venues.

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Brighton Builds Stadium

Brighton & Hove Albion will build a new 10,000-seat women's stadium beside the Amex on Bennett’s Field.
Tony Bloom will fund the £75-80 million project.
Construction must finish by 2030-31 after approvals from Brighton and Hove City Council and Lewes District Council, with a bridge to the Amex and underground parking.
The venue will be one of only three purpose-built women’s football stadiums worldwide and the first outside the United States.

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