Sheffield Wednesday reveal ‘significant’ new Hillsborough improvements with more upgrades to come

Sheffield Wednesday have outlined a series of improvements at Hillsborough Stadium following five months of major investment under the club's new ownership.

The Owls have highlighted upgrades to supporter facilities, catering and behind-the-scenes infrastructure, with further work planned throughout the 2026-27 season.

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Supporters have already seen refreshed branding and presentation around the Kop turnstiles, alongside improvements to the club's premium areas.

The refurbished spaces now include an entrance museum in Hirsty's Social, while new photography displays have been installed inside and outside Dooleys restaurant.

Catering has also been a major focus, with boneless chicken wings and Béres sausage rolls introduced across the stadium. Two new Sorrentino pizza twists, featuring mozzarella and salami or mozzarella and tomato, have also been added to the menu.

Gluten-free and vegan options are available from at least one kiosk in every stand, while the popular EBars remain operational on the Kop.

The South Yorkshire giants have also completed stadium-wide improvements to water and hot water systems, aiming to improve reliability and resilience.

Behind the scenes, a new press conference room and media workspace have become operational, accompanied by upgraded player warm-up and shower facilities.

Wednesday say ‘significant investment' has also gone into water storage and distribution, while Wi-Fi installation is progressing towards a target of full stadium coverage by the end of 2026.

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The scale of the work completed in five months is encouraging, particularly given how much of the investment is focused on the everyday experience of supporters rather than simply the stadium's appearance.

Better catering, more reliable facilities and improved connectivity might not generate the same excitement as a new stand, but they can make a genuine difference on matchdays.

There is still plenty to do, but Wednesday's latest update suggests the transformation is not slowing down.