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Friday briefing: Aston Villa to expand Villa Park to 50,000 seats

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25 April 2025 - 4:30 AM

Aston Villa plan to increase Villa Park’s capacity to 50,000 as part of a renovation of their home stadium, the club have announced in a statement.

Through the redevelopment project, the Premier League club will expand the venue’s North Stand from around 5,000 seats to a capacity of more than 12,000.

The renovation is set to be completed in 2027, ahead of the men’s UEFA Euro 2028 championship the following year, with Villa Park set to serve as a host venue during the tournament.

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