National Infrastructure & Real Estate
Facilities & UEFA Compliance | 2025/26
UEFA Tier 1 Compliance
8/12
Clubs meeting full criteria
Total League Capacity
30,734
Across 12 stadiums
Synthetic (3G/4G) Pitches
7/12
High utilization rate
Active Capital Projects
£7.2M
Committed infrastructure spend
Unprecedented Infrastructure Investment Cycle
- •League expanding from 12 to 16 teams in 2026/27 — requiring facility upgrades across Wales
- •£40-50M national facilities investment fund being deployed for stadium and training ground improvements
- •FAW targeting UEFA tournament hosting bids, raising minimum standards for all venues
- •Synthetic pitch programme accelerating, improving asset utilisation and revenue potential
— Noel Mooney, FAW CEO
Wales
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Capital Projects
| Club | Project | Status | Est. Cost | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penybont | Tier 1 Seating Upgrade | In Progress | £1.2M | 2026 |
| Colwyn Bay | Ground Improvements | Planning | £800k | 2027 |
| Haverfordwest County | 4G Pitch Installation | Completed | £500k | 2024 |
| Haverfordwest County | Academy Complex Extension | Planning | £3.5M | 2028 |
| Briton Ferry Llansawel | Stand Extension | Proposed | £600k | 2028 |
| Flint Town United | Floodlight Upgrade | Proposed | £200k | 2027 |
| Bala Town | 3G Pitch Renewal | Funded | £400k | 2027 |
UEFA Tier 1 Licensing Status
Compliant (8)
At Risk / Upgrading (4)
Requires minimum 500 covered seats & 500 Lux floodlights.