Luton town promotion to the premier league from the championship playoff against Coventry city has made us seen different changes. Luton town new football stadium called power court is a major project being that Kenilworth road capacity isn’t big. The Luton power court stadium and Newland parking location is just one miles away.
A plan to move to the new stadium called power court from Kenilworth road has been the clubs focus. With the club’s recent success and promotion the club has sought to build a new stadium, which will replace the old Kenilworth road that has existed for decades.
Luton town new football stadium
The new power court stadium is a 17,500 seats capacity which is almost 7,500 bigger than Kenilworth road stadium. The club has also agree to expand the Power court in the coming year. That is if the club progresses more in the English premier league.
Why Luton town need a new stadium?
Kenilworth road stadium has been Luton stadium since 1905, the club understands its is almost impossible to begin the premier league with Kenilworth.
The plan to move to a new stadium started even before the club’s recent promotion to the English premier league. A purchase of the power court land was made in 2016 and construction began in the same year.
However, the hope of Luton town FC was to move to their new stadium in 2020 but due to some financial set back, the date has been shifted to 2024.
Luton town premier league opening game against Brighton and Hove Albion was almost canceled due to premier league stadium rules. Kenilworth road stadium could not meet the premier league standard despite being renovated.
Power court stadium location
Luton town power court stadium is located just east from Kenilworth road stadium. The power court stadium is just 1.5km (1 miles) away from Kenilworth road, which is just at the centre of Luton.
Luton power court parking space
Luton town borough council approved provision for parking, hotel, residential houses. The park which is called Newlands park was built so as to generate funds for the completion of the Power court stadium.
Luton power court parking was designed to support travelers and supporters who finds parking an issue at Kenilworth.
Kenilworth road parking
We understand parking has always been a problem for supporters coming to Kenilworth. As travelers, parking should no longer be an issue as parking near Kenilworth is the perfect car park.
Luton Town FC recommends parking at Power Court if you’re going to a home game. They even offer special permits for fans, which you can click on the link below to find out more. With these permits, you can park for free during the week and get a discount on weekends (including Fridays) – only £1.40.
If you’re not a Luton Town supporter (visiting team fans), parking at Power Court costs a bit more (it was £3 for me). Basically, you get what you pay for. The parking isn’t super organized, and spots fill up fast, but it’s only a few bucks, so not much to grumble about. Plus, it’s just a quick 5-minute walk to the stadium!
