Luton Town confirm stadium partner

The company that redeveloped FC Barcelona’s stadium has been appointed to deliver Luton Town’s new ground, the club has confirmed.

Luton Town’s development arm, 2020 Developments, has signed a pre-construction services agreement with Limak International for its proposed 25,000-capacity stadium at Power Court.

Limak, headquartered in Ankara, Turkey, was responsible for the redevelopment of the Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona, as well as the construction of a new terminal at Kuwait International Airport.

Gary Sweet, Luton Town’s chief executive, said:
“Partnering with a company of Limak's international standing offers us a global perspective with local delivery.”

Mr Sweet continued:
“This is a transformative opportunity for the club, helping us realise our ambitions to be a Premier League club again one day.
We are united with the supporters on the need for a new stadium to move our Luton Town forward and we are delighted to be moving into this exciting construction phase.”

The club stated that construction of the new stadium is scheduled to commence this summer.

Luton Town, who spent one season in the Premier League, are currently battling to avoid relegation from the Championship.
The Hatters have played at their current home, the 12,000-seat Kenilworth Road, for 119 years.

The club purchased the Power Court site in 2016 and received planning permission in December.

Gokalp Kahraman, regional director for the UK and Western Europe at Limak International, said the company “will offer its technical expertise and international experience”.
“We're incredibly excited to work with the club and its partners to bring its ambitious and impressive vision to life,” he added.

Paul Stephens, chairman of Luton Town Supporters’ Trust, described the agreement as “a major step forward for our club”.
He said:
“On behalf of our members, I welcome the club's contracting partnership with Limak International – especially one of such pedigree – and I'm sure I speak for all members when I say we can't wait to see construction work on site.”

The first competitive match at Power Court is expected to be staged at the start of the 2028–29 season.

According to the club, the project will serve as a catalyst for regeneration in Luton, generating more than 1,000 permanent jobs and hundreds more during the construction phase.

Hazel Simmons, leader of Luton Borough Council, said:
“This development is about much more than football, it will unlock long-term regeneration, bring jobs, homes and vitality back to the centre of Luton.
We are proud to support Luton Town in making this vision a reality and are delighted Limak has been chosen to partner with the club at this time.”