Worcester Warriors to submit plans for Sixways before Christmas

Warriors say redevelopment of Sixways North Stand (pictured) will increase capacity

Sixways An artist's impression of Sixways from a square in front of the stadium with people walking and talking. In the foreground, two children are playing. — Warriors say redevelopment of Sixways North Stand (pictured) will increase capacity

A planning application for the redevelopment of Worcester Warriors’ Sixways Stadium will be submitted before Christmas, the club has said.

Plans will include increasing the stadium’s capacity by expanding the North Stand.

A new hotel, a medical and sports rehabilitation center and a multifunctional event venue are also proposed.

Warriors director of strategy Stephen Vaughan said: “We are delighted to reveal these new plans for Sixways and set the stage for a sustainable future for the club and its supporters.”

A letter was sent to local residents to invite them to give their opinion on the proposals as part of the public consultation work.

“Feedback from our fans and local residents is vital in shaping our plans,” Mr Vaughan said.

“We want to know how to best meet the needs of the Warriors community to create a vibrant destination for sports, entertainment and wellness that benefits everyone.”

Worcester Warriors last played competitive rugby in 2022

Getty Images A rugby stadium at night seen from the pitch, lit by floodlights. The seats in the grandstand are colored to spell out "WARRIORS". — Worcester Warriors last played competitive rugby in 2022

The club said the redevelopment of the North Stand would include a new “Watch Tower” viewing platform and a new fan zone, which would increase Sixways’ capacity from 11,500 to 12,750.

The plans also include a 120-bed hotel “to boost Worcestershire’s economy and encourage tourism in the town centre”, a multi-storey car park and improved cycle links.

The club also promised to reinstate a matchday shuttle service from the city center and train station.

In November, the Warriors officially submitted an offer to return to competitive rugby with a bid to play in the Championship during the 2025-2026 season.

It happened two years after the club entered the administration and was banned from the Premiership.

Mr Vaughan said the planning application showed the club’s commitment to competing on the field again.

“These new plans for Sixways, alongside the club’s recent application to join the new Tier 2 of the RFU, demonstrate our aspirations to return to competitive rugby for the club’s supporters and the wider Worcestershire community,” he said. he declared.

Public consultation on the plans will take place from December 2 to 16.

People are invited to give their feedback via the Sixways website or at an in-person event at the stadium on December 10.