Power Court: What are Luton Town’s new stadium plans in September 2026?

Luton Town's Kenilworth Road is one of the more memorable stadiums to have hosted Premier League football in recent times, but the club are set to wave goodbye to the classic ground and move to a new stadium in the coming years.

The Hatters' home has a certain old-school charm to it, but it is widely understood that Kenilworth Road must be replaced if Luton are to climb back up the divisions and enjoy a more sustained spell in the top flight.

After years of planning and speculation, work is actively underway at Power Court, as the club move closer to making their dreams of a new ground a reality.

Read on as Football Ground Guide takes a closer look at the latest developments with Luton Town's new stadium.

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 sewer and drainage works have largely been completed, and focus has been shifted towards piling and construction of the North Stand.

Elsewhere, the East Stand is having more concrete poured and rebar placed, and fans will be excited to see the structure begin to form.

The South Stand is still set to undergo major changes as the first floor and columns are constructed, but the project is continuing apace.

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 using the parachute payments well by investing in a new stadium.