Premier League: Liverpool FC officially launch project to expand Anfield's capacity to 61,000

The Anfield Road Stand expansion project will be launched with an "official groundbreaking ceremony next week," announced Liverpool FC (Premier League) on 22/09/2021. The 7,000-seat extension, which will increase Anfield's total capacity (currently at 53,394) to more than 61,000, is expected to open for the start of the 2023-24 season. The total budget for the project is estimated at around £60m (€70m).

"The redeveloped Anfield Road Stand is anticipated to be ready for the 2023-24 season and its design will see the lower tier retained and refurbished with a new upper tier built above it. As well as an increased capacity, the redeveloped stand will be similar to the Main Stand, with improved concourses and sports bar lounge hospitality facilities. This stand will also see the relocation of the Family Park to a covered position. Part of the safe, secure and inclusive design plans will also provide additional pedestrian routes at the back of the expanded stand," explained the Merseyside club.

The work will therefore take place throughout the 2021-22 season, but will not prevent…