Oxford United Football Club has officially secured the final permission needed to build a new stadium in Oxford, Oxfordshire, after signing a key legal agreement on 26 February 2026. The deal with Oxfordshire County Council and Cherwell District Council means the club can now move forward with plans for a new permanent home at a site known as The Triangle.
The project features a 16,000-capacity stadium located south of the Kidlington roundabout, near the Oxford Parkway railway station. In addition to the sports ground, the development will include a 180-bed hotel, a restaurant, a gym, and a public plaza for the community.
According to Oxford United, the club has committed to investing more than £5 million into local infrastructure and community projects as part of the agreement. This funding is intended to help manage the impact of the new building on the surrounding area and support local services.
Residents in the neighbouring communities of Kidlington and Gosford will see changes to local travel on matchdays. To keep people safe and encourage the use of buses and trains, Oxford Road will be closed to most vehicles for 45 to 60 minutes both before and after matches. Kidlington Parish Council has previously shared concerns regarding how these changes will affect traffic and noise in the village.
The club needs a new home because its current lease at the Kassam Stadium is set to end later in 2026. The new venue is planned to be the first all-electric football stadium in the UK, making it a major sustainable project for the region.
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