BIRMINGHAM City unveiled their new 62,000-capacity ‘Powerhouse’ stadium – and it received a huge thumbs-up from Jude Bellingham.
The iconic stadium – which features 12 huge chimneys – was formally shown off by the club as part of the £2.5bn Sports’ Quarter redevelopment of the city.
The 62,000-seater stadium will feature 12 chimneysCredit: YouTube / Birmingham City Football Club
The club have finally released images of the projectCredit: YouTube / Birmingham City Football Club
The six-minute video details exactly how the club have designed the stadium and whyCredit: YouTube / Birmingham City Football Club
Birmingham City’s new stadium will be unlike anything else in the countryCredit: YouTube / Birmingham City Football Club
Jude Bellingham was delighted with the plans from his boyhood club ️Credit: YouTube / Birmingham City Football Club
And they called upon the club’s most famous footballing son to give his verdict.
The England international – who made his debut for his boyhood club at the age of 15 – mouthed ‘Wow’ as his reaction to the design was shown off to a 300-strong audience of dignitaries and supporters.
Club owner Tom Wagner said: “This is a huge milestone for Birmingham City – creating a home for the club that reflects our ambition to compete at the highest level.
“More than that, the iconic design is a statement of intent for the City of Birmingham and the West Midlands, testament to a region that is on the rise.
“The stadium draws upon the proud heritage of the West Midlands – a heritage of industry, ingenuity and growth.
“I believe those same qualities can create a new era of success on and off the field and prosperity for local communities that have been starved of opportunities for too long”
The designs for the £1.2bn venue feature a retractable roof and moveable pitch, enabling year-round flexibility for major sporting events, international music concerts and large-scale cultural experiences.
The steep bowl is designed to create the most intense matchday moments.
Jude has already had his number 22 retired by the club despite leaving at 17Credit: YouTube / Birmingham City Football Club
Arthur Shelby from Peaky Blinders – Paul Anderson – also had a presence in the videoCredit: YouTube / Birmingham City Football Club
The design pulls the stands as close and as steep to the pitch as can be allowed to create a 360-degree wall of fans.
The stadium’s high-performing acoustics will amplify the sound of the crowd, creating an unforgettable atmosphere for home supporters.
The twelve chimney-form towers echo the brickworks that once sat on the site. They will provide structural support for the roof while accommodating lifts and staircases and helping with ventilation.
One chimney will include a lift to Birmingham’s highest bar, offering citywide views and an immersive storytelling experience.
The wider precinct has been designed as a year-round destination – with markets, cafés, restaurants, play areas and social spaces for all.
An outside shot of the 62,000-seater behemothCredit: YouTube / Birmingham City Football Club
Tom Brady and co. believe this project will change the areaCredit: YouTube / Birmingham City Football Club
The video shows how architects came up with the new stadiumCredit: YouTube / Birmingham City Football Club
Birmingham will have an undoubtedly iconic lookCredit: YouTube / Birmingham City Football Club 
