Oxford United needs its new stadium to survive
Oxford United have been a pillar of our community since 1893 — but now it faces a threat to its existence.
With the license agreement to play at the Kassam Stadium coming to an end, building a new state-of-the-art venue is vital to the long-term future of the Club.
This is an opportunity to secure a permanent, sustainable home for Oxford United and safeguard its future.
This isn’t just about football. It’s also about creating economic growth, community benefits, sustainability leadership, and civic pride across Oxfordshire.
Without this stadium, we lose it all. The vision is to create a sustainable sports, entertainment and lifestyle landmark in Oxfordshire which is locally loved and internationally recognised.
The site will become home to a 16,000-capacity stadium, conference and events centre, 180-bed Radisson hotel, along with bars, restaurants and fitness and entertainment facilities. The £130 million investment will provide almost 1,000 jobs and boost the local economy by £32 million a year.
The choice is clear. We either deliver a world class stadium Oxfordshire can be proud of on land to the north of the city, or we risk losing the county’s only professional club that brings people together, powers our economy, and means so much to so many.
This is more than a stadium. It is a once-in-a-generation opportunity. Let’s not miss it.
Pledge your support for the new stadium NOW
Oxford United needs your support once more to back our exciting new stadium proposal.
The Club is at a critical phase in the planning process, with Cherwell District Council soon to consider the application for our proposed new stadium in North Oxford.
The Club has written to all local elected representatives asking them to pledge their support for our new stadium.
You too can help Oxford United by writing to your elected representative or electoral candidates where you live, asking them to back our application.
Your voice counts. Your voice will make a difference.
Follow our simple guide to help write your letter of support here.
Who we are
Oxford United Football Club, with a proud history dating back to 1893, comprises the EFL Championship Men’s Team, the National League Southern Division Women’s Team, and Academy. Our charitable arm, Oxford United in the Community, undertakes a huge amount of positive work throughout the city and county.
In 2001, we moved to The Kassam Stadium. Oxford United’s current home is unsustainable in a number of ways and remote from public transport. With the current agreement for The Kassam Stadium coming to an end in 2026, there is an urgent need to develop a new stadium in order to protect the future existence of one of the oldest football clubs in the UK.
