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Aston Villa to upgrade stadium fast ahead of Euro 2028 with capacity crossing 50000
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Published on 24 April 2026
One end will be closed next season for a rush rebuild
Aston Villa, set for Champions League football, has accelerated its long-planned stadium renovations. Next season, the club will close one end of Villa Park to carry out construction aimed at pushing capacity beyond 50,000. The upgrade is timed to prepare the venue to host UEFA European Championship matches in 2028.
- Aston Villa will close one end of Villa Park next season
- Construction is designed to lift capacity above 50000
- The faster schedule targets Euro 2028 hosting plans
- The announcement follows Aston Villa’s Champions League qualification push
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