Brighton plans first purpose- built women’s stadium

Brighton & Hove Albion FC has announced plans to build the UK and Europe’s first purpose-built women’s football stadium.

The design of the stadium will be based on a “built for her” approach, providing bespoke facilities for Brighton’s women’s team, its staff and the club’s supporters. It will be one of only three such stadiums in the world and is part of the club’s aim to be at the forefront of the women’s game globally.

The venue will be designed around the needs of female athletes and the distinct needs and culture of the women’s game, rather than be an adaptation of a venue that was designed for male athletes historically and typically supported by a male-dominated audience. From pitch standards and performance environments, such as changing rooms and recovery spaces, every element of the new stadium will support elite female players. Reflecting a different demographic of supporters, the matchday experience will be designed to be especially welcoming for families and first-time attendees with easy access for families.