Swansea set to have stunning new beachside stadium built with club to leave 21,088-seater current home

The Sun

9 hours ago

OSPREYS have unveiled plans for an ambitious makeover of St Helen's stadium.
The Swansea-based rugby union side are moving to the beachside venue for next season.
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Ospreys have been sharing with Championship side Swansea City at the 21,088-seater Liberty Stadium.
But they are making the switch to St Helen's midway through the 2025/26 campaign.
The venue - which hosts both rugby and cricket - is located just metres from the beach in the Welsh city.
And the club are planning an ambitious makeover to create an 8,000-seater hub for elite rugby in the region.
Phase one of the work will see a 4G pitch installed with a cover built over the existing terrace.
Three new stands will then be built, as well as a new fan zone.
Following completion of the ground, state-of-the-art training facilities will follow later.
Ospreys chief executive Lance Bradley said: "This is a vital step toward bringing our long-term vision to life.
"It reflects our belief not only in the transformation of St Helen's, but in the strength of our future, rooted in Swansea and powered by our supporters.
"This is about more than new stands or improved facilities.
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"It's a statement of intent about who we are, where we belong, and where we're going.
"Our goal is a world-class home for elite rugby, community sport and shared experiences that inspire pride across the region."
The plans come despite Ospreys being in dispute with the Welsh Rugby Union over funding.
Bradley added: "We are still talking with the WRU about the situation and if we were not confident of a positive outcome that would make things a lot more difficult.
"The fact we are proceeding full steam ahead with the development does shows a level of confidence."
Swansea Cricket Club share the St Helen's site and will remain playing at the venue for the 2025 season.
As a result, Ospreys will likely not play at the site until at least December.