Table of Contents
- Birmingham City's New Stadium Plans
- Steven Knight's Involvement
- Architectural Design Details
- Community Impact
- Future Events and Aspirations
BIRMINGHAM CITY’S impressive plans to construct a new £3 billion stadium will receive backing from the creator of Peaky Blinders.
Club officials have proposed this project as the centerpiece of an extraordinary Birmingham Sports Quarter development, located just a mile from the club’s home for the past 119 years, St Andrews.
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has been engaged to assist in designing Birmingham’s new stadiumCredit: PA
Birmingham owners Tom Brady and Tom Wagner have ambitious plans for a new 62,000-seat stadiumCredit: James Marsh
The initiative, referred to as the “jewel of the Midlands,” will be designed by London-based architects Heatherwick Studio in collaboration with Kansas-based firm Manica.
Steven Knight, the creator of TV shows such as SAS Rogue Heroes and House of Guinness, as well as a lifelong Birmingham supporter, has volunteered his expertise as a consultant for the project.
During a Regional Investment Summit at Edgbaston Stadium on Tuesday, Knight stated to Insidermedia : “I wanted to provide the architects with insights about what fans will appreciate and what they won’t.”
“This stadium symbolizes the past 150 years and hopefully will be a lasting presence for another 150 years to come.”
“I believe we are going to create something truly special on an international level.”
The Sports Quarter will be built on a 48-acre site, previously known as Birmingham Wheels.
The council sold the land to the club, which is owned by Tom Wagner’s Knighthead Capital Management, last year.
The icon also became a minority owner of the Blues as part of the agreement in 2023.
Regarding the plans, Wagner remarked: “We don’t aim to become a national stadium.
“However, we certainly aspire for it to be a venue that hosts national and international events.
“The design will be worthy of that. It will be one of the most talked-about stadium designs ever when we unveil it in about a month.”
This project, located in Bordesley, east Birmingham, will also contribute to revitalizing a socially disadvantaged area and will include a new tram link from the city center.
Steven Knight created the acclaimed series Peaky Blinders, featuring Cillian Murphy as Thomas ShelbyCredit: Alamy Stock Photo
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of the new Birmingham City stadium?
The new Birmingham City stadium is projected to cost around £3 billion.
Who is designing the new stadium?
The stadium will be designed by Heatherwick Studio in collaboration with Manica.
When will the stadium be revealed?
The design of the stadium is expected to be revealed in about a month.
