Backed in part by a £17.3 million investment from the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), the £46 million project will see the Raglan and Priory Stands redeveloped into a new 3200-seater stand delivering improved spectator facilities, and a new four-star Radisson RED hotel complete with hospitality boxes and pitch-facing rooms.
The new hotel development is projected to increase Edgbaston’s local community contribution to £40 million per year, rising to more than £70 million in a Cricket World Cup year. It will also create 134 new permanent jobs for people within the local community, adding to the 1,000 full time equivalent roles currently provided by the stadium.
Since work began on-site in November 2025, Sisk has completed the initial demolition process of both the Raglan and Priory stands, has prepared the groundwork, and the main construction work has now commenced. Completion of the project is forecast in time for the Men’s Ashes in summer 2027.
The announcement coincided with the launch of Build UK ‘Open Doors’, an annual week-long [23rd-28th March] initiative driven by Build UK that engages visitors and students with behind-the-scenes access of live construction sites across the UK, offering a range of talks, events and a showcase of the range of careers available in the construction industry. Acting as the lead venue for the 2026 initiative, Edgbaston Stadium joins over 240 construction workplaces across the UK who open their doors to the next generation of the construction workforce.
As part of its commitment to creating a legacy in the local community, Sisk is committed to hiring 36 local people including, graduates, apprentices and work placements, throughout the entire build stage of the stadium development.
To date, the Edgbaston Masterplan has already delivered significant stadium improvements including the award-winning Corkfield apartment complex, Skyline rooftop terrace, and ‘Xcelerate with Edgbaston’; a Joint Venture with stadium catering partner, Levy UK + Ireland, providing hospitality training, apprenticeships and career opportunities for local residents.
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