‘A modern-day Colosseum’: Birmingham City unveil 62,000-capacity stadium plans

Rendering of how Birmingham City’s planned 62,000-capacity stadium will look, which they plan to have open by 2030. Illustration: Knighthead

Birmingham City have unveiled designs of their striking new 62,000-capacity stadium, the Birmingham City Powerhouse, which the Championship club say will open for the 2030-31 season.

The stadium, which features 12 chimney-like towers inspired by the city’s industrial heritage, will dominate the Birmingham skyline and be visible up to 40 miles away. One tower will include a lift to Birmingham’s highest bar, offering city-wide views.