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Campus-style training ground among range of longer-term Sheffield Wednesday options – £3m site sold-off

Sheffield Wednesday’s investment effort is set to continue into the years to come, The Star understands.

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 1:06 PM
Campus-style training ground among range of longer-term Sheffield Wednesday options – £3m site sold-off
Key Things to Know
  • Sheffield Wednesday owners Arise are considering a campus-style training ground among long-term facility options.
  • The ownership group has already committed an eight-figure sum toward stadium and training ground upgrades.
  • Existing site improvements include a vastly improved gym, altered layouts, and cosmetic updates at Middlewood Road.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sheffield Wednesday's new owners, Arise, are considering long-term plans to substantially enhance the club's training facilities, including the potential development of a new campus-style site extending out of Middlewood Road. The ownership has already committed an eight-figure sum toward stadium and shorter-term facility upgrades, addressing previous space constraints that currently limit the site to two grass pitches.

Immediate enhancements have delivered a tweaked layout, cosmetic upgrades, and an improved gym, prompting praise from manager Henrik Pedersen. To ease facility pressure, several academy commitments were moved to Sheffield Hallam University Sports Park, though longer-term plans aim to reunite senior and youth teams at a unified site meeting Category A academy standards.

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