FAQs

  • No – the upgraded stand will have exactly the same seats but with a new accessible concourse with a wide range of food and drinks outlets and better facilities for disabled spectators. 

  • With no increase in stadium capacity, we are anticipating there to be no increase in matchday traffic. There are existing parking spaces available at the stadium. However, we encourage using a sustainable travel option when travelling to the stadium. 

  • Radisson RED is a unique statement division of the famous global hotelier, focused on a philosophy of bold design and flexible social and public spaces. 

    Radisson’s RED brand is already present across at four locations across the UK, with its flagship hotel in Liverpool complemented by the multi-award winning Radisson RED Glasgow and from 2025, a new offering at Twickenham Stadium. 

  • The development has been specifically designed to contribute to the development of a continuous roofline, connecting to the South and West Stands, and will therefore stand no taller than the existing stadium. 

  • 345 jobs will be created during construction and 134 permanent jobs will be created on completion of the redevelopment. 

  • It is projected that the redevelopment will deliver an additional economic impact of £31 million, with an additional extra of £5 million/year. 

  • The new hotel and stands are being designed to meet the highest sustainability standards. We are targeting BREEAM Excellent accreditation, in line with the Club’s ambitious targets around sustainability.   

  • A Construction Management Plan will be put in place to mitigate the impact of noise and construction traffic. This would be secured by condition on the application during negotiations with the planning officers at Birmingham City Council. 

  • Conditional on the planning and construction processes, we hope to see the redevelopment completed in 2027.