The Ospreys are delighted to confirm that they have agreed to finalise a lease to make St Helen’s Sports Ground the club’s new long-term home. This announcement follows last week’s news that Swansea Council’s planning committee unanimously approved the redevelopment plans.
This marks a pivotal milestone in the Ospreys’ move to St Helen’s, a ground steeped in heritage and history. Phase one of the redevelopment will include a roof over the terrace, a new and repositioned 3G pitch, refurbishment of the existing clubhouse, a new fan zone, and the installation of new stands.
Among these new stands is a proposed permanent South Stand, which will feature three hospitality suites, state-of-the-art facilities, and what will undoubtedly be the ‘best seat in the house’. Construction of phase one is set to begin following the conclusion of Swansea Cricket Club’s 2025 season in September.
Our intention is and always has been to deliver an outstanding experience for fans, partners, players and the community once St Helen’s is brought back to life.
Having reviewed the timelines, including those for the proposed new South Stand, we have decided that our intentions are best achieved by planning to have everything ready in time for the start of the 2026/27 season.
We have therefore made the decision to play the 2025/26 season at Brewery Field in Bridgend. This one-season relocation will allow all redevelopment work to be completed, ensuring the club and supporters return to a fully finished St Helen’s in time for the 2026/27 season.
To help oversee the development, our commercial team will be moving to St Helen’s this September.
Confirmation of our plans means that we can now put 2025/26 Season Memberships on sale. Details of priority access for 2025/26 Season Memberships and deposit-holders will be emailed today. Season Memberships will be on general sale on Monday 25th August.
Work will be carried out at the Brewery Field to improve the experience for all supporters, including the installation of a new stand to provide additional seating, and improved provision for disabled supporters.
Ospreys CEO, Lance Bradley commented: “We are thrilled to have reached an agreement to finalise a lease for St Helen’s and look forward to seeing the redevelopment begin. This marks another important milestone as we work to transform the iconic stadium into a modern sports facility, one that will serve not only the Ospreys, but also Swansea RFC, Swansea University, and the wider community.
“While we had hoped to have St Helen’s ready for this season, the proposed plans for a permanent South Stand, which came later in our planning process, meant that the timing was not feasible. It’s because we want to provide the best possible experience from day one that we have decided to play one season at the Brewery Field in Bridgend while we get St Helen’s to the standards that Ospreys and our fans expect.
“I’d like to personally thank Bridgend Ravens and Bridgend Council for being so accommodating in allowing us to play at Brewery Field this season. My thanks also go to the City and Council of Swansea for their continued backing in helping us bring our vision for St Helen’s to life.
“Finally, to our incredible supporters, thank you. You’ve stood by us through challenging times, and we can’t wait to welcome you to Brewery Field this season, and to St Helen’s in 2026.”
Swansea Council leader Rob Stewart said: "We’ve been working closely with the Ospreys and we fully understand and respect their decision. It means that they, as a business, can plan their 2025-26 season efficiently and professionally.
“We’re glad that their long-term plan is to develop our historic St Helen’s ground; we continue to work with them on that as indicated by yesterday’s announcement of our agreement to finalise a lease.
“The plans for the ground development – including some conditions – remain unchanged.
“We’re excited about the prospects that a new-look St Helen’s and the retention of top-flight rugby in Swansea will mean to local people and businesses."
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