Ipswich Town Football Club is actively pursuing plans to upgrade and expand their home ground, Portman Road. In October 2024, the club reached an “in-principle agreement” with Ipswich Borough Council to acquire a significant portion of land behind the Cobbold Stand, the stadium’s oldest section, constructed in 1971. This acquisition aims to facilitate the stand’s redevelopment and potential expansion.
The council’s broader masterplan for the Portman Road area, announced in March 2024, includes proposals for a new aquatics centre, a multi-storey car park, a hotel, and designated spaces for the football club’s development. The collaboration between the club and the council underscores a shared commitment to enhancing local infrastructure and supporting the club’s ambitions.
In addition to stadium expansion plans, Ipswich Town submitted a full planning application in November 2024 for the redevelopment of their training centre. This initiative reflects the club’s dedication to improving its facilities comprehensively.
These developments follow significant investments made during the summer of 2024, where the club allocated £10 million towards various improvements to Portman Road. Enhancements included new floodlight systems, upgraded changing rooms, enhanced media facilities, and refurbished executive boxes, all aimed at bringing the stadium up to Premier League standards.
For a visual overview of the recent stadium upgrades, you might find this walkthrough with CEO Mark Ashton infor
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