Wembley Stadium planning history

In April 1995, the English Sports Council launched a competition for the location that would host a new English National Stadium.

Five sites, Sheffield, Manchester, Birmingham, Bradford and Wembley, placed their bids. In October 1995, Manchester and Wembley were shortlisted and they subsequently submitted detailed bids.

In December 1996, the English Sports Council selected Wembley as the winner of the competition.

• Wembley Stadium Planning Committee Report (.pdf, 478Kb)