Liverpool owners makes final decision on Anfield development

Liverpool has no plans in following the footsteps of clubs like Barcelona, Real Madrid and Manchester United to upgrade its stadium, according to a recent report.

Undoubtedly one of the most glamorous ground in the city, Liverpool plays their home match at Anfield and they might continue to do so for a long time. Man United have announced plans to build a new ground, it has led to questions about whether the Reds could look to expand Anfield.

Also, Everton have constructed a brand-new state-of-the-art stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. This new stadium was selected above Anfield to host games at Euro 2028 and is a visible landmark on the Liverpool skyline.

General view outside of Liverpool stadium. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Despite this, The Athletic has published a detailed breakdown of FSG’s operations, including a link back to a previous interview with CEO Billy Hogan, who said there are “no plans for further expansion of the stadium”.

The article highlights that the redevelopment of the Main Stand and Anfield Road Stand in the last decade cost FSG £210million ($272M) and increased the ground’s capacity by 15,000, to 61,000, eclipsing the new 52,888-capacity Everton Stadium.

But further expansion on the other two sides of the ground “are not seen as viable at this stage” due to a lack of space caused by residential houses behind the stands.

While the stadium might not go through any development, there are still plans to make developments around the ground, as news of an increased retail store at Anfield emerged on Wednesday. The store will open before the 2025/26 campaign and increase the current outlet by around 4,000 square feet. A widened entrance and the mezzanine floor were confirmed as part of the plans, along with the relocation of the staircase and escalator.

Anfield is the fourth biggest ground at present in the Premier League, behind Old Trafford, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and the London Stadium.