West Ham United have received planning permission to increase stadium capacity by 2,500 seats to 62,500. It is hoped that the extra seats will meet a growing demand for tickets.
West Ham say that with consistent crowds of 60,000 and the sell-out Wednesday night Carabao Cup, the demand is certainly there.
The seats are set to be released upon a safety certificate being completed. Once in place, the London Stadium will be able to welcome more supporters to Hammers matches.
West Ham called the upgrade a “positive step” towards reaching the stadium’s full capacity – close to 67,000 following enhancements to the Bobby Moore and Sir Trevor Brooking stands.
The development would help West Ham United’s home in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to become the biggest Premier League football venue in London.
More fans will soon be able to watch Hammers matches as stadium capacity is upgraded. Credit: Associated Press
West Ham United vice-chairman Baroness Brady said: “The application to increase the matchday capacity will give an even greater number of our fans the opportunity to watch our exciting team in action in person.
“Since the regular return of supporters this year, we have seen a terrific response with every Premier League fixture so far this season sold out, and we thank them for their continued fantastic backing including breaking attendance records as part of regular capacity crowds at London Stadium.
“This is another great sign of progression during a hugely-positive time for the Club.”
Manager David Moyes added: “Everyone here is doing everything we can to grow and develop this football club, on and off the pitch, for the benefit of our supporters, and we all feel that things are moving in the right direction.
“The supporters being back has been fantastic and the atmosphere they have created, with 60,000 in the stadium, has been right up there every game.”
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West Ham United have received planning permission to increase stadium capacity by 2,500 seats to 62,500. It is hoped that the extra seats will meet a growing demand for tickets.
West Ham say that with consistent crowds of 60,000 and the sell-out Wednesday night Carabao Cup, the demand is certainly there.
The seats are set to be released upon a safety certificate being completed. Once in place, the London Stadium will be able to welcome more supporters to Hammers matches.
West Ham called the upgrade a “positive step” towards reaching the stadium’s full capacity – close to 67,000 following enhancements to the Bobby Moore and Sir Trevor Brooking stands.
The development would help West Ham United’s home in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to become the biggest Premier League football venue in London.
More fans will soon be able to watch Hammers matches as stadium capacity is upgraded. Credit: Associated Press
West Ham United vice-chairman Baroness Brady said: “The application to increase the matchday capacity will give an even greater number of our fans the opportunity to watch our exciting team in action in person.
“Since the regular return of supporters this year, we have seen a terrific response with every Premier League fixture so far this season sold out, and we thank them for their continued fantastic backing including breaking attendance records as part of regular capacity crowds at London Stadium.
“This is another great sign of progression during a hugely-positive time for the Club.”
Manager David Moyes added: “Everyone here is doing everything we can to grow and develop this football club, on and off the pitch, for the benefit of our supporters, and we all feel that things are moving in the right direction.
“The supporters being back has been fantastic and the atmosphere they have created, with 60,000 in the stadium, has been right up there every game.”
