On 26 May, Blackpool owner Karl Oyston revealed that work would begin on the East Stand, which would complete the Bloomfield Road redevelopment, "as soon as is realistically possible".

Work commenced on the project on June 14, Blackpool had gained permission for a 17,600 all-seater stadium against the present capacity of 12,555.

But now strong rumours are going around Blackpool that an announcement next week will unveil the new east stand will have a capacity of 10,000 instead of the original propsed 5070.

And if rumours are to believed the new two tier stand will be the largest temporary stand in the country raising the capacity of the stadium to 22,000.

A webcam was fitted so fans can keep track of the progress of construction in the East Stand. It can be viewed Here.

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Location: Seasiders Way, Blackpool ,FY1 6JJ

Opened On: 28 October 1899
Capacity : 12,555 (Redevelopment On Going , Capacity after redevelopment : 17,555)
Field dimensions: 112 x 74 Yards.
Click here to View a map guide to: Bloomfield Road Map

Stands:

1. Sir Stanley Matthews West Stand (Main Stand , has the players tunnel.
2. Stan Mortensen North Stand (The Kop.
3. Brands Scaffolding North West Stand.
4. East Stand ( Under going development will have a capacity of 5070 all-seated.
5.  Jimmy Armfield South Stand.

Stadium Guide and Pubs Information:
Click here to read the detailed stadium guide and local Pubs Information.

 

 

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