New stands, leases, and an uncertain future: A look at Super League's ongoing ground developments

Four Super League clubs have recently announced ground improvements, while others are aiming to secure new leases and ownerships. Here, Hull Live looks at the status quo for each of the 12 competition grounds.

Castleford Tigers - Wheldon Road
The Tigers have announced plans for a new main stand at Wheldon Road. The club has long been searching for ways to upgrade their 10,500-capacity ground with the latest proposed development including both new and improved corporate and media facilities. They also added seats to the Princess Street side of the ground earlier this year and installed a new LED screen. All about the pixel pitch.

Catalans Dragons - Stade Gilbert Brutus
Super League’s French club has announced plans that will make their 13,000-strong Stade Gilbert Brutus home one of the quirkiest in the competition. The club confirmed earlier this year that the Guasch Stand will be demolished in the near future, with the existing Puig Aubert End then extended around the corner and all the way down the side up to the swimming pool end of the stadium. The extension is being funded by the owners of the ground and is expected to be completed by 2026—Catalans' 20th season in Super League.

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Huddersfield Giants - John Smith's Stadium
The Giants have played at the Kirklees Stadium (known as John Smith's Stadium) since 1994. They are co-owners (20%) of the 30-year-old 24,375-capacity venue through a company called ‘Kirklees Stadium Development Limited’ alongside Huddersfield Town FC (40%) and the Kirklees Council (40%). However, the latter have made it clear they want no more involvement in the running of the stadium, with negotiations for its future management and ownership ongoing. There is strong speculation now that the club will be looking for and building a new home in the future.

Hull FC - MKM Stadium
The Black and Whites moved to the 25,586-capacity council-owned facility ahead of the 2003 season and share the venue, which is Super League's biggest, with Hull City AFC. They are now looking to negotiate a new lease with the SMC, who also run the football club, in order to secure their long-term future on the site.

Hull KR - Craven Park
The Robins added seats to the southern end of Craven Park at the end of last season and have announced plans to extend the east stand of the ground with the hope of getting the necessary work done as soon as possible. The plans will see the stadium's capacity increase by around 1,000, with a new family area created within the stand. The club has also announced plans for a redesigned west stand, which would see the current Roger Millward Stand knocked down and rebuilt, temporarily reducing the current capacity.

Leeds Rhinos - Headingley
The Rhinos completed major renovations to their 19,700-capacity Headingley home in 2019 with two brand-new stands on the north and south sides of the ground. The club also rebuilt their east stand in 2006, but they are restricted in what they can do with the open western terrace due to the housing behind it.

Leigh Leopards - Leigh Sports Village
The Leythers have played at Leigh Sports Village since 2008. With a 12,000 capacity, the venue ticks plenty of boxes, and there are currently no plans to extend it.

Salford Red Devils - Salford Stadium
Enduring another turbulent off-season, Salford are looking to secure a longer and more viable tenancy agreement at the 12,000-capacity Salford Community Stadium. The Red Devils moved to the facility, which they share with rugby union club Sale Sharks, 12 years ago and recently were involved in another high-profile sage regarding their finances.

St Helens - Totally Wicked Stadium
The Saints moved into the impressive 18,000-capacity venue ahead of the 2012 season. More than a decade on, and the ground is still one of the finest in Super League.

Wakefield Trinity - Belle Vue
The West Yorkshire club played in front of a brand new 2,500-capacity east stand last season. It also features meeting rooms, offices, a cafe, and fitness facilities for community use. Elsewhere, Wakefield have undergone work on their north stand with new terracing installed and have also improved their car park and fan areas, also adding the latest LED technology. They have submitted plans to put a roof and cladding over the western terrace side stand, improving spectator experience at the facility.

Warrington Wolves - Halliwell Jones Stadium
The Wire have been playing in the Halliwell Jones Stadium since 2003. They filled one set of corners ahead of the 2012 season, taking the capacity to 15,300, and once announced plans to extend the ground to 22,000. However, they are yet to come to fruition.

Wigan Warriors - DW Stadium
The Super League champions have played at the 25,133-capacity DW Stadium since 1999 and have no plans to move. In fact, Wigan have recently acquired the Robin Park facility, adjacent to their home ground, and are using it to bolster the club's financial situation with concerts and the like. They also use it for Academy and Reserve home games, with the venue boasting a club shop, gym, bar, and function facilities.