Fulham owner Shahid Khan is advancing his £1bn stadium construction project, a major upgrade that will relocate the Premier League club by 150 miles. The ambitious development is scheduled for completion by the summer of 2028. This news arrives as Marco Silva's side sits 16th in the Premier League table, having taken zero points from their opening two matches with a recent form of LL.
The colossal investment follows a reported £120m redevelopment of the Riverside Stand at Craven Cottage, which is now fully operational. That stand introduced premium offerings like £20,000 season tickets and a Michelin guide-approved hospitality experience costing £900 per head. The new, larger project represents a significant geographical shift for the club's operations while continuing Khan's pattern of substantial infrastructure investment. Fulham have scored two goals and conceded four so far this season, leaving them with a negative two goal difference as they prepare for their next match.
Shahid Khan also owns the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars, a franchise that plays two annual games at London's Wembley Stadium but is now relocating from Jacksonville to Orlando. This transatlantic connection is directly shaping the new stadium's construction. Sid Perkins, a representative from the construction management firm AECOM Hunt, highlighted the specific material choices. "There was a desire on the part of both the Jaguars and the city to stress American-made materials in the building," Perkins said. He confirmed that "the steel that you see up, structural steel, that's all American-made," with the project aiming to use American-made tiles and items throughout the interior.
The project has a strong commitment to local employment. The goal is to put local tradesmen from the surrounding three or four counties to work. Currently, about 70 per cent of workers on the job site are sourced from that local area. This focus on regional labour contrasts with the specified use of imported American materials for key structural and finish elements. The club's immediate focus, however, is on the pitch, where they are currently six points behind league leaders Manchester City in the early title race.
Fulham's project under Khan is part of a wider wave of stadium construction across the NFL. Elsewhere, the Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, and Buffalo Bills are all in the process of, or have recently completed, major works. The Cincinnati Bengals are rolling out a phased series of upgrades. Perhaps the most striking parallel is the Washington Commanders, who are building a new stadium designed to offer fans a view of the US Capitol building through one end of the arena. These projects highlight the scale of ambition Khan is bringing to his football holdings.
Back in West London, Fulham's attention turns to halting their poor start. Key players like Tom Cairney and Luc De Fougerolles are currently sidelined. The team's next opportunity comes quickly with a home fixture against Crystal Palace, who are 18th in the table, scheduled for September 5th. Fans can track the team's progress and upcoming matches on our dedicated fixtures and standings pages.
