Brighton unveils plans for Europe's first purpose-built women's football stadium
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Updated · BBC.com · Apr 28
Brighton unveils plans for Europe's first purpose-built women's football stadium
10 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Apr 28
The £75-80m stadium will be built at Bennett's Field, next to the Amex Stadium, with a minimum 10,000 capacity and aims to open for the 2030-31 season.
The stadium will feature family-friendly facilities, elite player amenities, and support both first-team and academy fixtures, aiming to grow the club's fanbase and attract top talent.
This project marks the first of its kind in Europe, following similar developments in the US, and reflects Brighton's ambition to compete at the highest domestic and European levels in women's football.
With Brighton setting the bar, which major European club will be next to build a women's stadium?
What can Europe's first bespoke stadium learn from the pioneering women's venues in the United States?
Beyond matchdays, how will the new venue function as a year-round community asset for Brighton?
How will Brighton's pitch research actually reduce the high rate of career-ending injuries in women's football?
Do separate stadiums advance women's football or create a 'separate but equal' system?