Everything You Need to Know About the Anfield Stadium Expansion

Anfield Stadium, the home of English giants Liverpool FC, offers arguably the most stunning atmosphere in the country. The stadium is currently undergoing expansion, but it should be completed soon. Anfield Stadium’s expansion includes the addition of 7000 seats in the Anfield Road Stand, including 5200 general admission seats and 1800 hospitality seats.

Anfield Stadium expansion timeline

2014 - Liverpool Football Club announced initial plans to expand Anfield Stadium and improve its facilities.

2015 - The necessary permissions were granted for the expansion of the Main Stand.

2016 - Construction begins on the Main Stand expansion. It was completed the same year, increasing Anfield's capacity to 54,074.

2017 - Plans were later announced to expand the Anfield Road Stand, but construction began only in 2021.

2023 - Anfield’s capacity increased to 61,015, with new seats added.

Anfield Stadium expansion cost

Liverpool knew expanding Anfield was going to be costly. The total cost of the Anfield Stadium expansion is estimated at around £114 million, with £75 million going into the Main Stand and £80 million into the Anfield Road Stand. The club has secured funding through club revenues, commercial deals, and loans. They have also issued shares to fans to raise money for the project.

The expansion will significantly improve the club's finances. The heightened capacity not only boosts revenue from matchday tickets and hospitality but also enables the club to charge higher prices for corporate boxes and secure more lucrative sponsorship deals.