Birmingham City FC has unveiled plans for its striking new 62,000-capacity stadium - featuring 12 giant chimney structures.

Knighthead Capital Management has revealed the first images of the the design, developed by Heatherwick Studio and MANICA Architecture.

The stadium will host a range of sporting and entertainment events and will be located in Bordesley Green in East Birmingham.

It will sit at the heart of the planned Sports Quarter development, transforming the area into a vibrant sporting and cultural destination.

Heatherwick Studio secured the design commission in collaboration with MANICA Architecture, a global leader in sports and entertainment venues, and Steven Knight - acclaimed writer, filmmaker and lifelong Blues supporter.

Tom Wagner, Knighthead co-CEO and Birmingham City Chairman, said: “This is a huge milestone for Birmingham City Football Club, creating a home for the club that reflects our ambition to compete at the highest level. More than that, the iconic design is a statement of intent for the City of Birmingham and the West Midlands, testament to a region that is on the rise.

“The stadium draws upon the proud heritage of the West Midlands – a heritage of industry, ingenuity and growth. I believe those same qualities can create a new era of success on and off the field and prosperity for local communities that have been starved of opportunities for too long.”

The designs feature a retractable roof and moveable pitch, enabling year-round flexibility for major sporting events, international music concerts and large-scale cultural experiences.

The 12 chimney-form towers echo the brickworks that once sat on the site. They will provide structural support for the roof while accommodating lifts and staircases and helping with ventilation. One chimney will include a lift to Birmingham’s highest bar, offering citywide views and an immersive storytelling experience.

The wider precinct has been designed as a year-round destination - with markets, cafés, restaurants, play areas and social spaces.

Thomas Heatherwick, founder and design director of Heatherwick Studio, said: “Too often, stadiums feel like spaceships that could have landed anywhere, sterilising the surrounding area. This stadium grows from Birmingham itself – from its brickworks, its thousand trades, and the craft at its core.

“It's also a wholehearted place for the community. The stadium will truly come alive where it meets the ground; a place for play, gathering, and everyday life. The goal is to capture the spirit of the city and give it back to Birmingham.”

Knighthead and the club have commenced a period of engagement and consultation with local people, fans, political representatives and planning officers before lodging a planning application for the Sports Quarter in 2026. The ambition is for the new stadium to be completed in time for the start of the 2030-31 season.