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Leeds United's Elland Road stadium expansion plan approved
Leeds United will expand Elland Road to 53,000 seats, addressing a 26,000-strong season-ticket waiting list and enabling bids for major international tournaments.
- On Thursday, Leeds City Council's city plans panel approved the Elland Road stadium expansion to 53,000 seats, with members voting 11 to one in favour.
- Driven by strong supporter demand, the plan responds to a 26,000-strong season-ticket waiting list and 98% backing in public consultation after Leeds United and Leeds City Council addressed transport and Heath estate concerns.
- This represents the stadium's largest modification since the 5.5m East Stand in 1993, with enabling works starting immediately and major construction after the season, Leeds United said.
- Officials highlight community benefits through the Leeds United Foundation and Holbeck Together, with the club estimating the redevelopment could generate about 29m annually for the Leeds City Region.
- The approval also elevates the stadium's status by upgrading Elland Road stadium to UEFA Category 4, allowing Leeds United to bid for major international tournament fixtures in the Leeds City Region.
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Elland Road expansion plans pass planning hurdle
Councillors on the City Plans Panel voted overwhelmingly to support Leeds United’s planning application to expand the capacity of its Elland Road stadium at their meeting yesterday (8 January 2026). As we reported in December the plans will see the stadium capacity increased from 37,645 to 53,000 and sees a continue reading
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