Luton Town's Kenilworth Road remains one of the most recognisable stadiums to have hosted Premier League football in recent years, with its famous away end entrance at the Oak Road End helping create a unique matchday experience.
However, despite the ground's character and history, there has been a long-standing understanding that Luton need a new home if they are to establish themselves as a sustainable top-flight club.
After years of planning, work is now underway at Power Court as the Hatters move closer to their long-awaited stadium project.
Football Ground Guide takes a closer look at the latest developments surrounding Luton's new stadium.
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What is Power Court?
Power Court is the site being used by Luton Town for their new 25,000-seater stadium. The site was previously occupied by a large power station, hence the name ‘Power Court'.
The stadium is the centrepiece of a wider regeneration project in Luton, which will also include a new music venue, 1,200 residential flats, a hotel, a health centre and new retail, food and beverage spaces.
Power Court planning and approval timeline
The plans for Power Court to become the new home of Luton Town go back to April 2016, when the club first announced that they were eying the plot for a new 17,500-seater stadium.
It wasn't until March 2019 that initial plans were approved by Luton Council, but the COVID pandemic resulted in a change of plans. Luton went back to the drawing board, and in 2021, they announced that they now wanted the stadium to have a 23,000 capacity.
These plans never truly got off the ground, but in September 2024, Luton submitted plans for a 25,000-seater stadium at Power Court. These plans were approved three months later, but delays have made the construction process slower than initially hoped. The original plan was for the stadium to open in 2027, but the opening date has since been pushed back to 2028.
Power Court latest construction updates
The latest update from the Power Court project is that the focus is currently on sewer and drainage works. In a recent video update, excavators have been put in place to backfill sections of the old sewer route while concrete pipes remain in place for the replacement network.
In more exciting news, the West Stand is continuing to take shape, columns are beginning to rise on the South Stand. and
Construction will continue at pace throughout the summer, and the hope is that things will go vertical at some point before the end of the year.
Power Court capacity and opening date
Luton's Power Court stadium will have a capacity of 25,000, and it is scheduled to open in time for the beginning of the 2028-29 season.
What happens to Kenilworth Road?
The expectation is that Kenilworth Road will be demolished upon Luton's move to Power Court, in what will be a sad occasion for everyone associated with the club. Kenilworth Road has been Luton's home since 1905, and a residential area will likely be built in its place after it's gone.
FGG says: A new dawn for Luton
Luton's stadium was a bit of a running joke throughout their Premier League campaign. While the club's back-to-back promotions had a huge part to play in how far behind their stadium was, it's fair to say Luton Town were punching above their weight. Despite dropping back down to the third tier in the years since, the club is investing the Premier League parachute payments well by investing in a new stadium.