As the Premier League<\/a> gets bigger and bigger, so \u2013 it seems \u2013 do the stadiums that play host to it.<\/p>\n The vast majority of clubs in the top flight have either drawn up plans to expand their grounds to service the overwhelming demand or are poised to open gleaming new stands \u2013 or, in some cases, open new stadiums altogether.<\/p>\n Here, our experts guide you through what each club has done to their home ground and what could come next, plus how we rated each stadium in our rankings published last month<\/a>.<\/p>\n Current capacit<\/b>y:<\/strong> 60,704<\/p>\n What\u00a0<\/b>The Athletic<\/i><\/b>\u00a0said<\/b>:<\/strong> \u201cThe Emirates has its critics, but it now delivers the atmosphere, facilities, accessibility and product any sports fan would expect from the Premier League.\u201d<\/p>\n The Athletic<\/em> ranking:<\/strong> 4th<\/p>\n When was the last redevelopment work done?<\/b> Arsenal have not redeveloped Emirates Stadium in regards to size since moving from Highbury in 2006.<\/p>\n The most recent work done was the revamped artwork around the outside of the stadium in January 2023. The decision to redecorate was made a year earlier and was brought to life by consulting with fans before artists and specialists, such as Reuben Dangoor, Jeremy Deller and David Rudnick, were commissioned to make the artwork.<\/p>\n Eight panels were created in total to display the club\u2019s international, local and historic impact across men\u2019s, women\u2019s and academy football.<\/p>\n What comes next? <\/b>As things stand, no redevelopment work is planned. Alongside the new stadium artwork rolled out earlier this year, Arsenal unveiled a statue of former manager Arsene Wenger outside the Emirates.<\/p>\n The Frenchman, who managed the club for 22 years and won three league titles, visited the stadium ahead of the new season to see the work.<\/p>\n The Emirates has the fifth largest capacity in the Premier League, with three of the four larger stadiums (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London Stadium and Anfield) either built or redeveloped after that date.<\/p>\n Current capacity<\/b>:<\/strong> 42,530<\/p>\n What\u00a0<\/b>The Athletic<\/i><\/b>\u00a0said<\/b>:<\/strong> \u201cA packed-out Villa Park is a special place to be. When it gets going, there is no place quite like it.\u201d<\/p>\n The Athletic<\/em> ranking: <\/strong>7th<\/p>\n When was the last redevelopment work done?<\/b> Villa Park last underwent major redevelopment in the 2000-01 campaign, building a bigger Trinity Road Stand, which was built from scratch. There has been an appetite for further expansion since, with the club now closer to the desired redevelopment than they have been in over two decades.<\/p>\n What comes next? <\/b>So this is the tricky part. The intention is to increase the capacity by 8,000<\/a>, expanding Villa Park to 50,000 by 2027, the season before Euro 2028, for which it is a host stadium. This involves knocking down the North Stand completely before wrapping it into the connecting Trinity Road Stand.<\/p>\n However, progress has been slow and new, revised plans are expected to be released before the end of the year. Inflation has taken hold since initial plans were drawn up and other problems, such as the lack of transport and on-site parking around Villa Park, require further feasibility studies, as do changes to the proposed work outside of Villa Park, such as a \u2018Box Park\u2019-type area named \u2018Villa Live\u2019.<\/p>\n A stadium rebuild is likely to need an agreement with Birmingham City Council and Mayor Andy Street over talks about the redevelopment of the local train station, Witton. It will cost the council around \u00a330million and is critical in easing the footfall around the stadium and meeting UEFA<\/a> guidelines of having between 60-80 per cent of supporters attending the European Championship<\/a> arriving on public transport.<\/p>\n There has been no agreement yet and, under time constraints at risk of not adhering to UEFA guidelines, there is a pressing need for plans to be finalised. But there are question marks as to whether the council will spend the money on the station when its budget is already stretched.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Jacob Tanswell<\/em><\/p>\n Current capacity<\/b>:<\/strong> 11,307<\/p>\n What\u00a0<\/b>The Athletic<\/i><\/b>\u00a0said<\/b>:<\/strong> \u201cThere\u2019s little discernible character. The support is welcoming, but everything feels a bit temporary.\u201d<\/p>\n The Athletic<\/em> ranking: <\/strong>20th<\/p>\n When was the last redevelopment work done?<\/b> Despite cosmetic touches to the stadium since Bill Foley\u2019s arrival as owner, Bournemouth\u2019s previous redevelopment was done in 2013, two years before the club were promoted to the Premier League for the first time, with the Ted MacDougall Stand being unveiled by the man himself. Incredibly, Real Madrid<\/a> took part in an exhibition match to mark the occasion.<\/p>\n What comes next? <\/b>With Foley keen to increase revenue streams and drive the commercial value of the club, Bournemouth are assessing whether to redevelop the Vitality Stadium or build a new ground. Presently, they are looking at plans, using data, ticketing information and feasibility studies, to scope the right side for a stadium which would increase the capacity. Previously, Foley has outlined his desire for a 20,000-seater stadium.<\/p>\n The immediate priority is building a new training ground at Canford Magna, moving away from the temporary training pavilion adjacent to Vitality Stadium. A 3G pitch has been installed and once the complex is in operation, players will move there, with the pavilion to be used for office staff, possibly freeing up space inside the stadium for hospitality renovation. In that period, Bournemouth could look to press ahead with plans on what next to do with the current stadium.<\/p>\n Jacob Tanswell<\/em><\/p>\n Current capacit<\/b>y:<\/strong> 17,250<\/p>\n What\u00a0<\/b>The Athletic<\/i><\/b>\u00a0said<\/b>:<\/strong> \u201cIt is one of the smallest grounds in the top two divisions, but none of that detracts from its charm.\u201d<\/p>\n The Athletic<\/em> ranking: <\/strong>8th<\/p>\n When was the last redevelopment work done?<\/b> Brentford<\/a> only moved from Griffin Park to their new ground in September 2020. There have been a few minor cosmetic changes, with a new poster installed on the side, but the biggest work has been to install safe standing.<\/p>\n Barriers were installed on 1,700 seats in the West Stand and were tested at matches during the Women\u2019s European Championship last year before being fully rolled out for the 2022-23 season.<\/p>\n What comes next? <\/b>The Gtech Community Stadium is built on a tight triangular piece of land, which is sandwiched between multiple railway lines and blocks of flats. Even if Brentford wanted to increase the capacity in the future, the tight restrictions make it impossible. For now, they are more than happy in their shiny new home, which chief executive Jon Varney calls \u201csmall but perfectly formed\u201d.<\/p>\n Jay Harris<\/em><\/p>\n Current capacity<\/b>:<\/strong> 31,876<\/p>\n What\u00a0<\/b>The Athletic<\/i><\/b>\u00a0s<\/b>aid:<\/strong> \u201cNeat, well-equipped and fit for purpose, it symbolises the spirit of the club and its supporters.\u201d<\/p>\n The Athletic<\/em> ranking: <\/strong>16th<\/p>\n When was the last redevelopment work done?<\/b> A tunnel club opened at the start of the season, joining similar facilities at Manchester City<\/a> and Tottenham<\/a>.<\/p>\n For a total cost of just under \u00a330,000 for a minimum of three years, members see the players in the tunnel through one-way glass in a fine dining restaurant before watching matches in luxury heated seats above the tunnel in the three-tier west stand.<\/p>\n What comes next? <\/b>There are no plans for further major works inside the Amex, which opened in 2011. The capacity increased from 22,500 to close to the current figure a year later, with the addition of the upper tier to the two-tier east stand.<\/p>\n A major facelift is in the pipeline on the walkway surrounding the stadium, with plans submitted to Brighton & Hove Council for a covered fan zone, which will be available on non-match days for sports screenings, music gigs and other leisure events. The project is expected to open next season.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Brighton<\/a> are pressing ahead with plans to build a second stadium in the city, designed specifically for women\u2019s football<\/a>.<\/p>\n Andy Naylor<\/em><\/p>\n Current capacity<\/b>:<\/strong> 21,744<\/p>\n What\u00a0<\/b>The Athletic<\/i><\/b>\u00a0said<\/b>:<\/strong> \u201cBurnley is a proper football town and it feels like it. But while all places get cold, it can feel particularly chilly.\u201d<\/p>\n The Athletic<\/em> ranking: <\/strong>17th<\/p>\n When was the last redevelopment work done?<\/b> The last addition to the stadium was the two corner stands, either side of the Jimmy McIlroy Stand, built to improve disability facilities and stadium accessibility. They were opened in 2019.<\/p>\n Since ALK Capital\u2019s arrival, improving the experience at Turf Moor has been a key priority. They have added LED electronic signs inside and around the ground and revamped and upgraded the club\u2019s hospitality areas around the ground.<\/p>\n What comes next? <\/b>There appear to be no imminent plans for any radical changes at Turf Moor. The ground\u2019s position, so close to a road and neighbouring Burnley Cricket Club\u2019s ground, makes any extension a challenge and is arguably not required anyway.<\/p>\n The ownership group remains committed to continuing to make minor improvements and upgrades to the stadium as and when required, as what they inherited needed modernising.<\/p>\n The club did recently commit to implementing safe standing in an area of the ground, as they aim to find ways to improve Turf Moor\u2019s atmosphere. Those plans are still in the early stages.<\/p>\n Andy Jones<\/em><\/p>\n Current capacity<\/b>:<\/strong> 40,173<\/p>\n What\u00a0<\/b>The Athletic<\/i><\/b>\u00a0said<\/b>:<\/strong> \u201cAs each year goes by, the ground shows more signs of age, but there is no other place Chelsea fans would rather be.\u201d<\/p>\n The Athletic<\/em> ranking: <\/strong>9th<\/p>\n When was the last redevelopment work done?<\/b> The last significant change made was the building of a new West Stand, which opened in 2001. It seats 13,500 and is also where VIP boxes, function halls and suites are housed.<\/p>\n Since Chelsea were bought by the Todd Boehly-Clearlake consortium in 2022, some minor changes, mainly decorative, have been made to try to improve the fan experience.<\/p>\n What comes next? <\/b>This is a question still to be answered.\u00a0The Athletic<\/i> cover the current situation in a lot more depth here<\/a> and it is certainly complex.<\/p>\n Chelsea\u2019s ground now ranks as only the 10th biggest club venue in England. From the moment the takeover was completed, figuring out whether to rebuild or move elsewhere has been a priority.<\/p>\n They spent in the region of \u00a370m-\u00a380m to purchase 1.2 acres of land next to Stamford Bridge from Sir Oswald Stoll Mansions, but have yet to commit to building a new ground on site.<\/p>\n Redeveloping Stamford Bridge will mean playing at another venue for up to five years while work is carried out. Building somewhere else is an option and going to where the former Earls Court Exhibition Centre used to be is being considered.<\/p>\n But last week, the company in charge of overseeing the redevelopment of the 40-acre site \u2013 Earls Court Development Company \u2013 denied that a new ground was part of their plans.<\/p>\n Simon Johnson<\/em><\/p>\n Current capacity<\/b>:<\/strong> 25,486<\/p>\n What\u00a0<\/b>The Athletic<\/i><\/b>\u00a0said<\/b>:<\/strong> \u201cThe ground\u2019s soul is among the best in the country. There is a community warmth that can be hard to find at other London clubs.\u201d<\/p>\n The Athletic<\/em> ranking: <\/strong>18th<\/p>\n When was the last redevelopment work done?<\/b> Selhurst Park has not undergone major work for decades. Minor improvements have been undertaken since promotion to the Premier League in 2013 and the Main Stand had an internal refit, but there have been no substantial changes since the Holmesdale Road End was converted from terracing in 1994, while a TV gantry required upon promotion has significantly obstructed the view from the back of the Arthur Wait stand, a point not lost on visiting fans.<\/p>\n What comes next?\u00a0<\/b>The start of building work on a new 13,500-capacity Main Stand stand and improving other areas of the ground that celebrates its 100th anniversary next year has moved significantly closer after the relocation of nearby residents was completed.<\/p>\n The expectation is that work will commence at the end of the season and potentially open in time for the start of the 2026-27 season, but costs have already ballooned to around \u00a3150million. It is expected to be funded through a capital call of the club\u2019s shareholders.<\/p>\n Matt Woosnam<\/em><\/p>\n Current capacity<\/b>:<\/strong> 39,414<\/p>\n What\u00a0<\/b>The Athletic<\/i><\/b>\u00a0said<\/b>:<\/strong> \u201cThe Old Lady may be a pensioner, but it is a venerable old dear, bursting with history.\u201d<\/p>\n The Athletic<\/em> ranking: <\/strong>14th<\/p>\n When was the last redevelopment work done?<\/b> Improvements are made to Goodison on a fairly regular basis, although the last stand to undergo a major redevelopment was the Park End in 1994. The main focus for Everton has been developing the new site at Bramley-Moore Dock.<\/p>\n What comes next?\u00a0<\/b>Everton maintain that the new stadium project is both on time and on budget, with work scheduled to be completed by the end of 2024.<\/p>\n A move-in date for the stadium \u2013 which has been selected as one of the host venues for Euro 2028 \u2013 has yet to be finalised, but the club is liaising with supporters on various options, including a potential opening at the start of the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n Fans are still waiting to hear how the remainder of the project, which is expected to cost around \u00a3760million including ancillary works, will be funded, although Miami-based 777 Partners has committed to ensuring its completion as part of their takeover agreement with Farhad Moshiri. Last week\u2019s Premier League points deduction for breaking profit and sustainability rules is not expected to affect the stadium plans.<\/p>\n Patrick Boyland<\/em><\/p>\n Current capacity<\/b>:<\/strong> 24,500<\/p>\n What\u00a0<\/b>The Athletic<\/i><\/b>\u00a0said<\/b>:<\/strong> \u201cThe walk to Craven Cottage sets it apart. There is no football stadium like it.\u201d<\/p>\n The Athletic<\/em> ranking: <\/strong>15th<\/p>\n When was the last redevelopment work done?<\/b> The last major work undertaken at Craven Cottage was in the early 2000s when the ground was transformed into an all-seater arena in the aftermath of their top-flight promotion in 2001. Since then, there have been cosmetic changes around the ground, with small capacity increases. The most recent saw the dressing rooms expanded inside the Cottage in 2022 to accommodate the extra substitutes required in the Premier League.<\/p>\n What comes next? <\/b>The redevelopment of the Riverside Stand has been years in the making. It was first mooted before Mohamed Al Fayed sold the club in 2013, but it has now been realised under Shahid Khan. The aim is to bring year-round revenue streams into Fulham through a four-star hotel, a members club, a health club and restaurants, bars and other amenities.<\/p>\n Work began in 2019 and it was originally expected to open in 2021. However, due to a range of issues, including the Covid-19 pandemic and the complexity of building on the river itself, the full re-opening has been pushed back three times. As it stands, the project is in the fit-out stage, with only 4,968 spectator seats available. Hospitality areas will open next year, with additional seating ahead of the 2024-25 season. The hotel and private members club may not open until 2025.<\/p>\n Once completed, the new stand will increase Craven Cottage\u2019s capacity to 29,600. It has proven expensive for Khan, with costs over \u00a3130million. It is hoped the facilities will ensure Fulham can be run sustainably at the highest level, as well as providing a new walkway along the River Thames. In the long term, Fulham also intend to build a pier on the river. However, this remains in the pre-planning stages.<\/p>\n Peter Rutzler<\/em><\/p>\n Current capacity<\/b>:<\/strong> 54,074<\/p>\n What\u00a0<\/b>The Athletic<\/i><\/b>\u00a0said<\/b>:<\/strong> \u201cYou\u2019ll Never Walk Alone before kick-off is one of football\u2019s special experiences. Anfield can take you on a wild ride you may not want to end.\u201d<\/p>\n The Athletic<\/em> ranking: <\/strong>5th<\/p>\n When was the last redevelopment work done?<\/b> The last major development at Anfield was the redevelopment of the Main Stand, which was completed in 2016. The \u00a3100million project added a further 8,500 seats to Anfield, increasing the capacity to 54,000.<\/p>\n What comes next? <\/b>Liverpool are in the process of completing the \u00a380million redevelopment of the Anfield Road stand, which has been hit by delays since work began in September 2021 and will not be fully open until 2024.<\/p>\n The new stand will add 7,000 seats to Anfield and increase the capacity to 61,000. Initial plans were to have the stand ready for the start of the 2023-24 season, but the club announced in July that only the lower tier would be open for the first home game of the season against Bournemouth as work continued on the upper tier.<\/p>\n The aim was to have the upper tier open following the September international break. However, Buckingham Group, who were chosen to oversee the construction, entered administration in early September. Work on the stand stopped for a period. It caused Liverpool to delay the timeframe again from October 2023 to an unspecified date in 2024.<\/p>\n With tickets already sold for the upper tier, the club had to ask fans with tickets elsewhere in the ground to return them to the club if they were not planning on attending.<\/p>\n The process to find a new contractor was extensive, with Preston-based Rayner Rowen installed and the site is now fully functional again. The next steps are ongoing as work towards completion continues, although the stand is not set to be fully open until well into 2024, according to multiple people contacted by The Athletic<\/em>. It is a significant financial blow, with Liverpool missing out on extra revenue of approximately \u00a3750,000 per match with capacity down 11,000.<\/p>\n Andy Jones<\/em><\/p>\n Current capaci<\/b>ty:<\/strong> 11,050<\/p>\n What\u00a0<\/b>The Athletic<\/i><\/b>\u00a0sai<\/b>d:<\/strong> \u201cYou won\u2019t hear an atmosphere like it. The walk into the away end through neighbouring terraced housing really is fun, too.\u201d<\/p>\n The Athletic<\/em> ranking: <\/strong>19th<\/p>\n When was the last redevelopment work done?<\/b> Luton Town<\/a> spent around \u00a310million to upgrade Kenilworth Road ahead of the 2023-23 season to bring it up to Premier League standards and requirements. The upgrades increased the stadium\u2019s capacity from 10,356 \u2013 which would have made it the lowest-ever capacity in the Premier League.<\/p>\nArsenal<\/a>: Emirates Stadium<\/h2>\n
\n Villa Park could be expanded for Euro 2028 (Michael Regan\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBrentford: Gtech Community Stadium<\/h2>\n
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\n The Gtech Community Stadium is tightly hemmed in (Ryan Pierse\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nBrighton & Hove Albion: Amex Stadium<\/h2>\n
Burnley: Turf Moor<\/h2>\n
Chelsea<\/a>: Stamford Bridge<\/h2>\n
Crystal Palace: Selhurst Park<\/h2>\n
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\n The original vision of a redeveloped Selhurst Park (Crystal Palace FC)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nEverton<\/a>: Goodison Park<\/h2>\n
Fulham<\/a>: Craven Cottage<\/h2>\n
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\n Fulham\u2019s Riverside Stand (Alex Davidson\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nLuton Town: Kenilworth Road<\/h2>\n
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