Leeds United chiefs want Elland Road to be done upLeeds United director Peter Lowy believes that it's ‘now or never’ for the area around Elland Road to be regenerated. The Premier League giants are calling on the government to support the plans, which would see Elland Road jump from a 37,645-seater stadium to approximately 53,000. Lowy, an Australian billionaire, is pushing for what he believes is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to redevelop the stadium and its surrounding area. Leeds are believed to have thousands of fans on a waiting list for season tickets, meaning a stadium expansion could be financially beneficial. Elland Road was first opened in the 1800sPlanning permission for the stadium expansion was granted in January, but Lowy believes redeveloping the surrounding area is just as important.

Source: Metro March 04, 2026 12:07 UTC