Leeds issue official Elland Road West Stand update before Brentford Premier League fixture

Leeds United have issued a fresh update on the ongoing redevelopment of Elland Road ahead of Sunday's first home Premier League fixture of the 2026-27 season against Brentford.

The club's latest communication provides supporters with an insight into how work has changed the stadium over the summer, while also outlining some of the practical adjustments being made as the redevelopment of the West Stand continues.

Leeds have stressed that the project is continuing while the existing West Stand remains operational for the new campaign. Work officially began in June with demolition of the West Stand Banqueting Suite, followed by the removal of the former ticket office and LUTV studios. 

The club is now progressing with the work required to construct the new stand over the existing structure.

New Elland Road facilities revealed

One of the most visible changes is the new building in the North East Corner, which now houses the club's Ticket Office and LUTV studio and offices. Both were previously located inside the West Stand.

Leeds have also created a new Presidents Lounge within the existing West Stand structure, alongside a new lounge for players' families, friends and guests.

The previous players' and families' lounge has been converted into the new away dressing room. That replaces the temporary cabin which had been positioned outside the West Stand Banqueting Suite in recent seasons.

Inside the stadium bowl, supporters attending the Brentford match will also see newly fitted-out dugouts for both teams. Meanwhile, the new hospitality facility behind the North Stand has been completed and is ready to welcome seasonal and match-by-match guests.

The changes are part of a wider project that will see the new West Stand built over the existing structure, with Leeds having previously confirmed plans for a corridor system to allow the current stand to operate safely throughout the 2026-27 season.

That corridor will separate routes for hospitality guests, home supporters and away fans, helping the club maintain matchday operations while construction continues.

West Stand supporters face new access arrangements

The redevelopment means supporters need to pay particular attention to where they enter Elland Road.

The main West Stand gate on Elland Road, next to Howard's Bar, will now primarily be used by away supporters. Certain home supporters will also use the entrance in specific circumstances, but general admission West Stand ticket holders will instead enter through Entrances 4, 5 or 6.

Those entrances can be reached through Gate 4 on Lowfields Road, Gate 2 on Bobby Collins Way behind the North Stand, or Gate 1 from Bobby Collins Way in the North West Corner.

Leeds have urged fans to arrive early for Sunday's 2pm kick-off because of the changes and ongoing construction.

The redevelopment is also affecting parking, with Fullerton Car Park unavailable during the 2026-27 campaign because it is being used as a forming site for the project.

There is also a separate transport complication for Sunday's match, with the usual Sovereign Street shuttle bus temporarily moving to Meadow Lane because Leeds Festival is using the normal coach space.

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The Brentford fixture will offer supporters their first proper look at how Elland Road will function during the next stage of its transformation.

There is still a considerable amount of work to complete, but the latest changes show that the project is already altering the way the stadium operates. The new ticket office, hospitality facilities, lounges and dugouts are tangible signs of progress.

The bigger challenge will be maintaining a smooth matchday experience while construction continues around supporters. For Sunday's return to Elland Road, arriving early and checking the revised access arrangements will be particularly important.