May 1 – The wave of stadium development sweeping across English football continues as Luton Town FC has unveiled ambitious plans for a new 25,000-capacity stadium to replace their beloved but outdated Kenilworth Road.
Luton’s development company, 2020 Developments, has selected Limak International as its construction partner, with work scheduled to begin this summer at the Power Court site in central Luton. The club aims to begin playing competitive matches at the new venue for the 2028/29 season as part of a long-term strategy to re-establish Luton Town as a Premier League fixture.
This stadium project has been over a decade in the making and represents a significant shift from Kenilworth Road’s unique configuration, where stands were famously built directly against residential properties, with some turnstiles accessed through houses. The new development aims to be one of the most environmentally sustainable sporting facilities in the UK.
Limak International brings considerable experience with complex sporting infrastructure, currently participating in FC Barcelona’s high-profile Spotify Camp Nou redevelopment.
The Power Court project extends beyond football, driving urban regeneration through new housing units, hotel and commercial infrastructure, public spaces, improved transportation connections, and the creation of over 1,000 permanent jobs upon completion.
For the club, benefits include substantially increased capacity, enhanced hospitality areas, and stronger commercial appeal to sponsors and media partners—essential elements for long-term Premier League ambitions.
Luton’s had a brief Premier League adventure in the 2023/24 season, their first top-flight appearance since 1992, which offered a glimpse of the club’s potential despite their relegation. While competing at the highest level, the Hatters became the first Premier League club to play home matches at a stadium without all-seater facilities since the league’s modern requirements were introduced, highlighting the urgent need for modernisation.
Club CEO Gary Sweet emphasized that the new stadium will “root the club in the community” while allowing Luton to grow their fanbase and commercial potential, positioning the Hatters to build on their remarkable rise from non-league football to the Premier League within a decade. Next stop, a “Welcome to Luton” series?
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