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Luton Town partner with FC Barcelona stadium team

Danny Fullbrook
BBC News, Bedfordshire
Luton Town FC The existing street scene at Power Court with the stadium imposed into it via CGI. It is a bronze colour with a large square of floodlighting hanging over the top.Luton Town FC
The Hatters' recent run of wins has given them a chance at avoiding relegation from the Championship

The company that redeveloped FC Barcelona's stadium will work on Luton Town's new ground, the club has announced.

Luton Town's development arm, 2020 Developments, has agreed a pre-construction services partnership with Limak International for its new 25,000-capacity stadium at Power Court.

Limak, which is headquartered in Ankara, Turkey, worked on Spotify Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona and a new terminal at Kuwait 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."

Luton Town FC A CGI image of inside the proposed new Luton ground from a stand behind the goal, looking at the other stands. The stand to the left is two-tier, in front is one-tier and to the right is two-tier. All have fans inside, mostly wearing orange.Luton Town FC
The new stadium will have capacity for 25,000 people
James Burridge/BBC Development with buildings in the distance. Barriers frame the site which is made up of bare rock and rubble.James Burridge/BBC
Construction of the new Luton Town stadium will begin this summer

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."

Construction is due to begin on the new stadium in the summer, said the club.

Luton Town, having spent a season in the Premier League, is currently fighting to avoid relegation from the Championship.

The Hatters have played at their current ground, the 12,000-seater Kenilworth Road, for 119 years.

The club acquired the Power Court site in 2016 and was granted planning approval in December.

Luton Town FC CGI image of fans outside the proposed stadium, which is bronze and has a large glass facade.Luton Town FC
Luton Town's current ground is the 12,000-seater Kenilworth Road

Gokalp Kahraman, the regional director for the UK and Western Europe at Limak International, said the firm "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, the chairman of Luton Town Supporters' Trust, welcomed "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."

Luton Town FC A CGI image of how the stadium could look from outside. The floodlights are on and the pitch can be seen. Outside are fans gathered.Luton Town FC
Limak International worked on Spotify Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona

Power Court is expected to hold its first competitive game at the start of the 2028-29 season.

The club said the project was a catalyst for regeneration in Luton and would generate more than 1,000 permanent jobs and hundreds more during construction.

Hazel Simmons, the 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."

James Burridge/BBC Pre-constructed concrete blocks for a tunnelJames Burridge/BBC
A pre-construction partnership to build the stadium has been agreed with Limak International

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