Steel City Stadium celebrates city’s heritage

A stadium has been renamed to reflect Sheffield’s industrial heritage and future innovation. 

The Community Stadium at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park is now Steel City Stadium, “honouring” the city’s steel-making history while embracing its role as a hub for sport, health and business.

The stadium stands on the historic site of the former Brown Bayley’s Steel Works, where famous Sheffield metallurgist Harry Brearley, the pioneer of stainless steel, once worked. 

Developed by Scarborough Group International (SGI), the stadium opened in 2022 and features a 3G pitch and 2,044-capacity grandstand, hosting professional, community and grassroots sports, as well as flexible workspaces for tech-driven businesses.

SGI has also announced ambitious future plans for the site, with an initial development and acquisition agreement in place with Sheffield City Council to deliver over one million sq foot of commercial space across an 80-acre zone and enhance the Park’s existing facilities.

Kevin McCabe, founder and chairman of SGI, said: “Sheffield has always been a city of innovation, from its industrial roots to its world-class advancements in sport, health and wellbeing. 

“Renaming the stadium to Steel City Stadium is about honouring that history while looking ahead. 

“The site has a remarkable legacy and now, through Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, we are building a future that reflects the city’s pioneering spirit. 

“Whether in sport, business, research or healthcare, the Park is driving forward new ideas and Steel City Stadium is a key part of that vision.”

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