Brighton unveil Europe's first dedicated stadium for women's football by 2030

Brighton plan to open Europe's first purpose-built stadium exclusively for women's football in the 2030-31 season.

New stadium details revealed Brighton and Hove Albion have unveiled plans for Europe's first purpose-built stadium designed specifically for their women's football team. The facility, named Bennett’s Field Stadium, will sit adjacent to the Amex Stadium, the club’s Premier League venue. With a minimum capacity of 10,000 spectators, the stadium will be connected to the men’s ground via a bridge walkway. Construction is progressing toward a planning application, with the club aiming to open the venue at the start of the 2030-31 campaign. ## Club highlights key features The new stadium will include facilities tailored to support elite female players, such as dedicated changing rooms, high-standard pitches, and recovery spaces. The matchday experience has been designed with families and first-time fans in mind, incorporating breastfeeding rooms, baby changing areas, and designated pram parking zones. Concourse social spaces will host events, while underground parking will accommodate supporters. Brighton’s managing director of women’s and girls’ football, Zoe Johnson, described the project as “incredibly exciting,” emphasizing its significance as the first of its kind in the UK and Europe and one of only three globally. ## Long-term ambitions shared Johnson explained that the stadium will help the club strengthen its competitive edge in the Women’s Super League and European club competitions. She also noted the venue’s role in attracting essential staff and expanding the fanbase while providing younger academy players with experience in a purpose-built environment. Currently, Brighton primarily plays WSL matches at Crawley Town’s Broadfield Stadium, located about 20 miles from their home ground. The new stadium is expected to become the permanent home for the women’s team. ## Manager praises project impact Brighton manager Dario Vidosic called the dedicated stadium “a significant moment for the game,” highlighting its importance for high performance and long-term success. He praised owner Tony Bloom’s backing and noted the club’s ongoing research into pitch safety and injury reduction, including collaboration with local universities. Vidosic emphasized the positive influence of the club’s £8.5m investment in state-of-the-art training facilities, which include a gym, medical center, changing areas, recovery facilities, swimming pools, and advanced training pitches. ## Comparison with other clubs Ten of the 12 Women’s Super League clubs are affiliated with Premier League sides, with many sharing their men’s team stadiums. Chelsea Women recently moved into Stamford Bridge permanently, while Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Leicester City also play WSL matches at their main grounds. Brighton’s stadium will be England’s first purpose-built venue exclusively for women’s football, though similar projects exist in the United States, where Kansas City Current has played at the CPKC Stadium for two seasons and Denver Summit plans to open their own stadium in 2028.