Newly promoted Leeds United has unveiled proposed renderings for an expanded Elland Road amid plans to increase the capacity of the stadium to around 53,000.
Last week, Leeds City Council backed the club’s plans to expand Elland Road, which has a current capacity of 37,645. The club, which secured promotion back to the Premier League earlier this month, first announced plans to increase Elland Road’s capacity back in September.
Leeds has now released the first proposed images for the enhancement of Elland Road. Four renderings have been released, along with a flythrough video showcasing the exterior and interior of what an expanded Elland Road could look like.
The renderings have been designed by KSS, which is working as the leading architect on the project. KSS was appointed by Leeds back in September.
Following last week’s council approval, councillors will discuss the pre-application for the stadium expansion at a panel meeting on May 8, with a view to increasing the capacity from 37,645 to up to 56,500. The estimated final capacity of the design in progress is approximately 53,000.
The expansion will focus on a “revitalisation” of Elland Road’s West and North Stands, along with changes to the South Stand. The project is designed to improve general admission and hospitality facilities and meet demand for tickets, with 26,000 fans currently on Leeds’ season ticket waiting list.
Elland Road has served as Leeds’ home since 1919. Last summer, the club took full ownership of the stadium for the first time since 2004.
Leeds will win the Championship title with a win against Plymouth Argyle on the final day of the season on Saturday.
