Lincoln City FC have taken a big step forward in their bid to enhance their home ground, the LNER Stadium, by releasing official sketches and detailed improvement plans ahead of a wider redevelopment programme.
The proposal was unveiled this week as part of the club’s drive to improve matchday experience, hospitality options and fan space.
The visuals show how key areas of the stadium could be transformed, with particular focus on a new event and hospitality space behind the existing Rilmac Stand and covered areas that would create a larger fan zone on matchdays.
The plans are seen as a major upgrade to the club’s infrastructure, both commercially and in terms of supporter experience.
New look for Lincoln City Stadium
Under the sketches and accompanying plans, the LNER Stadium, which currently holds about 10,669 spectators, would receive a host of significant upgrades.
This includes a matchday fan village outside the Rilmac Stand with outdoor seating, improved bar and catering facilities, and expanded hospitality offerings featuring corporate, conference and banqueting space above the current footprint.
The designs also incorporate improved seating options and large screen installations to boost the ambience and modernise the venue’s look and feel.
Club officials have said that these changes aim not just to increase capacity but also to create a more inclusive and exciting environment for supporters who attend throughout the season.
Lincoln City’s CEO and board members have confirmed that they intend for the stadium improvements to be completed in time for the start of the 2026-27 campaign, with construction timetables and contractor appointments expected once planning permissions are finalised.
They stress the importance of enhancing the fan experience as the club continues its push up the League One table, where they are currently occupying an automatic promotion spot.
Alongside visual enhancements, the club sees the project as a way to boost commercial revenue and create more space for community and corporate engagement, using the stadium beyond just matchdays, which will open up opportunities for events, group functions and potentially non-football gatherings in the future.
FGG Says
What’s particularly striking about Lincoln City’s stadium plan is how it prioritises supporter experience alongside commercial viability, from fan zones and hospitality space to large screens and modern seating.
In lower-league football, infrastructure investment often shapes a club’s ability to progress on the pitch and financially. If Lincoln can navigate the planning process and deliver this project well, it could redefine matchday life for fans and act as a catalyst for broader community pride.