Crystal Palace Secure Selhurst Park Redevelopment Funding

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Crystal Palace are preparing for a transformative chapter off the pitch, securing backing to modernise Selhurst Park and strengthen long-term ambitions. The redevelopment reflects a commitment to growth, sustainability and supporter experience, aligning infrastructure with on-field progress.

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00:00Crystal Palace are set to embark on a major redevelopment of Selhurst Park after reportedly

00:07securing a £125 million loan from Goldman Sachs, a move aimed at modernising their historic South

00:13London Stadium and boosting capacity to around £34,000. The project reflects the club's ambitions

00:21with Premier League counterparts whose grounds already provide both larger revenue streams

00:25and modern matchday experiences. Selhurst Park Palace's home since 1924 is currently one of the

00:32league's smaller stadiums and has not seen major renovations since 1994, making the expansion a

00:40long-awaited step forward. The redevelopment will see the mainstand replaced with a contemporary

00:46glass-fronted structure that improves seating, accessibility, hospitality and support of

00:52facilities. They've also pushed estimates well beyond the original £100m plan, but Palace are

00:59pressing ahead with work set to start in early 2026. The loan from Goldman Sachs reportedly offers a more

01:06favourable repayment schedule than previous arrangements, tying repayments to the stadium

01:11project rather than broadcast income, giving the club more financial flexibility.

01:18Chairman Steve Paris has stressed the importance of the expansion for the club's long-term

01:22competitiveness. By increasing capacity and improving facilities, Palace hope to strengthen their

01:28financial footing and provide infrastructure comparable to other Premier League teams.

01:35The move comes as part of a broader regeneration plan for the Selhurst area, with support from

01:40Croydon Council highlighting potential benefits to the local economy and community.

01:45On the pitch, Palace have been enjoying a period of growth under manager Oliver Glasner,

01:53alerted by their FA Cup triumph over Manchester City last season.

01:58For the Eagles, expanding Selhurst Park is not just about adding seats, it's about securing a

02:04platform for future success, giving supporters a modern, welcoming home and cementing the club's place

02:09among the Premier League's emerging forces.

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