The announcement follows last week’s news that Swansea Council’s planning committee unanimously approved the redevelopment plans.
A pivotal milestone in the Ospreys’ move to St Helen’s is moving to a ground steeped in heritage and history.
Phase one of the redevelopment will include a roof over the terrace, a new and repositioned 3G pitch, refurbishment of the existing clubhouse, a new fan zone, and the installation of new stands.
Among these new stands is a proposed permanent South Stand, which will feature three hospitality suites and state-of-the-art facilities.
Construction of phase one is set to begin following the conclusion of Swansea Cricket Club’s 2025 season in September.
The Ospreys say their intention is and always has been to deliver an outstanding experience for fans, partners, players and the community once St Helen’s is brought back to life.
Having reviewed the timelines, including those for the proposed new South Stand, they have however, decided that their intentions are best achieved by planning to have everything ready in time for the start of the 2026/27 season with all home fixtures of the 2025/26 season to be played at Brewery Field in Bridgend.
The club say that to help oversee the development, their commercial team will be moving to the ground this September and 2025/26 Season Memberships will now be on sale with details set to be e-mailed.
Season Memberships will be on general sale on Monday 25th August.
The Ospreys also have announced that work will be carried out at the Brewery Field to improve the experience for all supporters, including the installation of a new stand to provide additional seating, and improved provision for disabled supporters.
Ospreys CEO, Lance Bradley commented:
“We are thrilled to have reached an agreement to finalise a lease for St Helen’s and look forward to seeing the redevelopment begin.
“This marks another important milestone as we work to transform the iconic stadium into a modern sports facility, one that will serve not only the Ospreys, but also Swansea RFC, Swansea University, and the wider community.
“While we had hoped to have St Helen’s ready for this season, the proposed plans for a permanent South Stand, which came later in our planning process, meant that the timing was not feasible.
“It’s because we want to provide the best possible experience from day one that we have decided to play one season at the Brewery Field in Bridgend while we get St Helen’s to the standards that Ospreys and our fans expect.
“I’d like to personally thank Bridgend Ravens and Bridgend Council for being so accommodating in allowing us to play at Brewery Field this season.
“My thanks also go to the City and Council of Swansea for their continued backing in helping us bring our vision for St Helen’s to life.
“Finally, to our incredible supporters, thank you. You’ve stood by us through challenging times, and we can’t wait to welcome you to Brewery Field this season, and to St Helen’s in 2026.”
Swansea Council leader Rob Stewart said:
“We’ve been working closely with the Ospreys and we fully understand and respect their decision. It means that they, as a business, can plan their 2025-26 season efficiently and professionally.
“We’re glad that their long-term plan is to develop our historic St Helen’s ground; we continue to work with them on that, as indicated by yesterday’s announcement of our agreement to finalise a lease.
“The plans for the ground development – including some conditions – remain unchanged.
“We’re excited about the prospects that a new-look St Helen’s and the retention of top-flight rugby in Swansea will mean to local people and businesses.”
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