Ospreys begin consultation ahead of move to St. Helen’s Sports Ground

Ospreys have launched a pre-application consultation as they prepare for a move to St Helen’s Sports Ground.

The Swansea-based rugby side is aiming to relocate from the Swansea.com Stadium to their new home in time for the 2025/26 season.

The first phase of the project focuses on modernising the iconic ground to make it “fit for purpose.” Planned upgrades include a new 4G pitch, three new stands, a roof over the existing northern terrace, and a fan zone with a retractable roof.

Phase two, outlined in the initial plans, will feature a purpose-built indoor training barn, gym, and enhanced changing and recovery facilities.

Ospreys CEO Lance Bradley expressed his enthusiasm for the redevelopment, saying: “St Helen’s is an iconic venue with deep roots in Welsh sport, and we believe this redevelopment will help transform it into a centre for elite and community rugby alike.”

“We’re happy to have reached this stage of the redevelopment of St Helen’s. The pre-application consultation is an important step in any major development and we’re grateful to GJP for the work done thus far.”

“We’re excited about the future of making St Helen’s our home ground from the 2025/26 season and thankful for the conditional investment from Swansea Council.

“We continue to work closely with the Council not only on the redevelopment of St Helen’s, but also to ensure matchday operations are well-coordinated, deliver the best possible experience for fans, and minimise disruption for local residents.”

The club emphasised their commitment to ensuring the redevelopment serves both the team and the wider community. In a statement, they said they are collaborating with the council and other stakeholders to “ensure the redevelopment benefits everyone, remains a key part of the city’s sporting landscape, and supports the long-term sporting future of the region.”

Swansea Council Leader Rob Stewart welcomed the progress, saying: “We’re happy that the Ospreys have started the pre-application consultation which will generate useful feedback on the scheme.”

“Before development, the region’s proposals for St Helen’s will go through the full formal planning process which will give the public an opportunity to have their say.”

“We continue to work with the Ospreys, Swansea Cricket Club and others on the plan for St Helen’s to be redeveloped as a centre for all levels of rugby in the years to come.”

“The council has conditionally agreed investment in St Helen’s, with the Ospreys planning to play there from the 2025–26 season.”

“Alternative ground arrangements are being made for Swansea Cricket Club to continue playing at Wales’ highest level.”

“Swansea is a sporting city – and these plans are part of a wider scheme to boost sport here for future generations.”

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