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The Birmingham City Powerhouse

The Birmingham City Powerhouse is a 62,000-seat stadium rising at Bordesley Green in East Birmingham, England, as the new home of Birmingham City Football Club and the anchor of the wider Sports Quarter regeneration led by owner Knighthead.

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TMW IntelligenceVerified Oct 4, 2026
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2031
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Adderley Road South, Birmingham. Completing 2031.

The story so far
Announced Nov 21, 2025Knighthead and Birmingham City unveil the 62,000-seat Powerhouse at Bordesley Green, designed by Heatherwick Studio with MANICA Architecture as the centrepiece of a roughly GBP 3bn Sports Quarter targeted for the 2030-31 season
newcivilengineer.com
Development corporation launched May 19, 2026West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker launched the Birmingham East Mayoral Development Corporation, with planning and land-assembly powers over the £11bn east Birmingham regeneration including the £3bn Sports Quarter around the Powerhouse
building.co.uk
Reclaimed bricks secured Sep 2026Birmingham City acquires more than one million bricks from the demolished City Hospital to build The Powerhouse's 12 chimney towers (BBC; The Stadium Business)
thestadiumbusiness.com
Sports Quarter plan revised Sep 2026training centre, women's stadium and youth stadium relocated off the Bordesley Green site; planning application due 2027 and move-in now targeted for 2031 (Birmingham Live via Football League World; Birmingham Live May 2026 put first match in the 2031/32 season)
footballleagueworld.co.uk
Expected opening 2031
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About the project

The Birmingham City Powerhouse is a 62,000-seat stadium rising at Bordesley Green in East Birmingham, England, as the new home of Birmingham City Football Club and the anchor of the wider Sports Quarter regeneration led by owner Knighthead. Designed by Heatherwick Studio with MANICA Architecture, the Powerhouse is defined by twelve brick chimney-like towers that support a retractable roof and reference the city's industrial heritage. A moveable pitch lets the venue flex between top-flight football and major music concerts and events, making it one of the UK's most versatile new sports and entertainment destinations.

Developer & design
Developer
Knighthead Capital Management
Design
Heatherwick StudioManica Architecture
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Frequently asked

Where is The Birmingham City Powerhouse located?

The Birmingham City Powerhouse is located in Birmingham.

When will The Birmingham City Powerhouse be built?

The Birmingham City Powerhouse is an announced development that has not yet started construction, targeting completion in 2031.

Who is developing The Birmingham City Powerhouse?

Knighthead Capital Management is the developer behind The Birmingham City Powerhouse.

Who designed The Birmingham City Powerhouse?

The Birmingham City Powerhouse was designed by Heatherwick Studio, Manica Architecture.