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Extra seats for European Athletics as weekend evening sessions sell out

Temporary stands will be added at the Alexander Stadium, with every session going back on sale on 4 March.

26 February 2026 · Source: Birmingham City Council

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UK Athletics Championships return to the Alexander Stadium in June

The national championships on 20 and 21 June are the first of two major athletics events at the stadium this summer.

16 January 2026 · Source: Birmingham City Council

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Villa Park to host four Euro 2028 matches

The ground will stage games on 11, 15, 20 and 27 June 2028 as the city unveils its host logo.

12 November 2025 · Source: Birmingham City Council

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Villa Park North Stand expansion approved, taking capacity past 50,000

The club aims to finish the work by August 2027, in time for Euro 2028.

29 August 2025 · Source: Wikipedia

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Birmingham City crowned League One champions

Wrexham's draw at Wigan hands Blues their first league title since 1995.

13 April 2025 · Source: Wikipedia

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Aston Villa win their first Champions League game in Bern

Tielemans, Ramsey and Onana score as Villa return to Europe's top table for the first time since 1983.

18 September 2024 · Source: Wikipedia

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Blues buy Wheels Park for new stadium and Sports Quarter

Chairman Tom Wagner says the new stadium could be ready by 2029, with 3,000 jobs in the wider development.

9 April 2024 · Source: Wikipedia

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Wayne Rooney sacked by Birmingham City after 83 days

Two wins in 15 games left Blues 20th in the Championship.

3 January 2024 · Source: Wikipedia

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Knighthead takes control of Birmingham City and St Andrew's

Tom Wagner fronts the new owners, with Tom Brady joining as a minority owner.

14 July 2023 · Source: Wikipedia

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Australia win thrilling first Ashes Test at Edgbaston

Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon held their nerve to win by two wickets on the final evening.

21 June 2023 · Source: Wikipedia