Luton Town have begun full-scale building work on their long-awaited new home at Power Court Stadium in central Luton.
The project marks a historic moment for the club, which is currently based at Kenilworth Road, their home since 1905, and sets out an ambitious plan to deliver a modern 25,000-seat stadium ready for the 2028-29 season.
According to The Stadium Database, work has now started on piling and foundational tasks, with heavy machinery and specialist crews on site preparing the substructure that will support the stadium’s concrete superstructure.
Capital Sky, working in partnership with main contractors Limak International, has confirmed that piling, a critical stage of the build, is under way, laying the deep foundations needed before above-ground structures can be erected.
The Power Court project has been in the planning pipeline for years and was given the final green light after Luton Borough Council approved detailed planning consent in December 2024.
This approval cleared the way for the club’s development arm, 2020 Developments, to progress from groundwork to full construction, bringing Luton closer to leaving their historic but cramped old ground.
What the Luton Town stadium project involves
The new Power Court Stadium is designed to sit at the heart of a broader regeneration scheme that will transform a key part of Luton’s town centre.
Alongside the stadium itself, with capacity for around 25,000 supporters, the wider development will include new homes, hospitality spaces, a hotel and a music venue, creating increased vibrancy and jobs for local residents.
Key engineering achievements already completed include the complex rerouting of the River Lea around the stadium site, a significant early challenge for the build.
With that groundwork concluded, the focus has now shifted to the concrete foundations that will allow vertical construction to begin in earnest.
Luton’s chief executive has emphasised that this phase of work brings the club closer to its long-held ambition of relocating from the iconic but limited Kenilworth Road, which has presented constraints on capacity and modern facilities for decades.
As the skyline around Power Court begins to change, supporters are increasingly optimistic about the future.
Timeline and wider ambition
The stadium is expected to take around 26 to 30 months to complete once piling and ground works are finished, setting up a target opening in time for the start of the 2028-29 season.
The plan remains to ensure the project delivers not only a new venue but also a long-term economic and social asset for Luton.
The club have made clear that local labour and regional firms will play a significant role in the construction, with employment opportunities and apprenticeships factored into the project’s social impact aims.
The Power Court Stadium is seen by many as a defining moment for Luton’s future, both on and off the pitch, and a symbol of the club’s aspirations to return to the Premier League and sustain top-flight football in the years ahead
FGG Says
For decades, Luton Town’s supporters have watched from a devoted but ageing Kenilworth Road, dreaming of a modern home that matches their club’s ambition. Seeing work officially start at Power Court is a milestone that resonates far beyond bricks and steel.
Done well, the new stadium will not only enhance matchday experience but help anchor the club’s long-term growth, strengthen community ties and show that long-term vision paired with local engagement can truly transform a football club’s fortunes.