Birmingham City Football Club have unveiled plans for a new stadium and entertainment complex, to be named the The Birmingham City Powerhouse.
The club’s owners, Knighthead, have acquired the 48-acre former Birmingham Wheels site to develop the new venue. The Birmingham City Powerhouse will feature a new multi-purpose stadium with a capacity of up to 60,000, alongside new training facilities for the men’s, women’s, and academy teams.
The development will also include community pitches and commercial space, with the project expected to create more than 3,000 local jobs. The new facilities are part of a wider regeneration plan for the East Birmingham area.
Tom Wagner, Knighthead Co-Founder and Co-CEO, and Chairman of Birmingham City FC, said, “The Birmingham City story dates back to 1875 when the Small Heath Alliance team was formed. A blue thread based on teamwork, entertainment and unbreakable community spirit was created. Knighthead’s plan is to build a world-class stadium, training facilities and fan entertainment zone. A stadium that is both a matchday destination and a community hub.
We are committed to playing a central role in the regeneration of East Birmingham and to creating a positive legacy for everyone in the city. The new stadium and Sports Quarter will be a source of pride for the Club and the city. It will be a destination that provides a world-class fan experience and that is embraced by the local community. It will be the beating heart of a new Birmingham.”
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