Birmingham City have revealed plans for a massive 62,000-capacity stadium, the flagship project in a multi-billion-pound redevelopment that will reshape the city.
The new Birmingham City Powerhouse, located in Bordesley Green, will be visible from 40 miles away and aims to become a “beacon for excellence for Birmingham,” chairman Tom Wagner announced at Thursday’s launch.
The design features 12 towering chimneys surrounding the ground, inspired by the brickworks that once occupied the site. One of the towers will house a lift to a panoramic bar overlooking the city.
The stadium will also include:
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A retractable roof that closes in 20 minutes
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A moveable pitch for multi-use events
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Cafés, markets, restaurants and play areas
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A steep, enclosed bowl built to maximise matchday atmosphere
Wagner said the design draws on the West Midlands’ heritage of “industry, ingenuity and growth,” while paying tribute to the area’s brickmaking past.
Artist impressions released by the club show a sea of blue seating, a modern bowl structure, and large digital advertising displays circling the upper tier.
The project will anchor the wider Birmingham Sports Quarter, led by Wagner and Knighthead Capital Management.
The club purchased the 48-acre Birmingham Wheels motorsport site in 2024 and plan to develop:
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Housing
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Hotels
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Green space
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Recreational facilities
The stadium sits at the heart of a huge redevelopment backed by both private investment and public funding. In June, the government confirmed £2.4bn for new West Midlands transport links, with the Sports Quarter at the centre of the masterplan.
Wagner himself is expected to invest up to £3bn, potentially creating thousands of jobs.
At the unveiling, a short film featuring Jude Bellingham and Peaky Blinders character Arthur Shelby was played, produced at Blues fan Stephen Knight’s Digbeth Loc Film Studios.
Meanwhile, world-renowned designer Thomas Heatherwick, whose studio created the concept, said their aim was to build a stadium that felt rooted in Birmingham:
“Too often stadiums feel like spaceships that could have landed anywhere. This one grows from Birmingham itself — from its brickworks, its thousand trades, and the craft at its core.”
He added that the stadium will be a community hub, not just a matchday venue.
Birmingham City, currently celebrating their 150th anniversary, hope the stadium will be completed in time for the 2030/31 season.
Wagner summed up the ambition:
“This is a huge milestone for Birmingham City — creating a home that reflects our ambition to compete at the highest level. This iconic design is a statement of intent for Birmingham and the West Midlands.”