HUDDERSFIELD TOWN have taken full control of the Accu Stadium.
The agreement marks the conclusion of long-running discussions between HTAFC, Kirklees Council and Huddersfield Giants, who previously held joint ownership and operational responsibilities for the stadium through Kirklees Stadium Development Limited (KSDL).
As a result, Huddersfield Town have now become the venue’s sole 100% shareholder, allowing it to deliver its plans to invest and improve the town’s major sporting and entertainment landmark.
In a joint statement, Huddersfield Town, Kirklees Council and Huddersfield Giants said: “Over the past few years, we have been working together to secure the long-term future of the stadium. We are pleased that partners have now completed the legal processes to transfer ownership to the football club. The deal paves the way for further investment into the stadium and a bright future for sport, entertainment and hospitality in Huddersfield.
“The agreement reflects the ambitions of each of the partners while safeguarding the stadium for future generations in Huddersfield and beyond.”
Huddersfield Town Owner and Chairman Kevin Nagle added: “Following extensive discussions, we are delighted to have secured full operational control of our home at the Accu Stadium, securing the long-term future of the team within the heart of the town whilst opening the door for multiple transformational developments to now take place. Thank you to our partners at the Kirklees Council and Huddersfield Giants for their co-operation throughout.
“We understand deeply the significance of the venue as both a sporting and entertainment destination, and look forward to our ongoing investment in the stadium providing the town and our local community increased choice and opportunity in both the short and long term. Huddersfield Town has a proud 117-year history within the town, and we are proud to have secured the next 300 years of our future here, too.”
Huddersfield Giants Owner and Chairman Ken Davy commented: “This is good news after such a long time to finally get this agreement sorted to the benefit of all three parties. We will remain of course as I have already said at the Accu Stadium in the 2026 season.”
For Kirklees Council, Deputy Leader, Cllr Moses Crook said: “The stadium is such an important part of our community. That’s why we have worked hard alongside Huddersfield Town and the Giants to secure its future as a world-class venue for sport, entertainment and wider community benefits.
“Everyone knows the stadium needs a long-term plan for its investment and management. We’ve agreed with partners that the best model for the future is to transfer the council’s interest to the football club who can take the venue forward and give it the investment it needs. Huddersfield Town Owner and Chairman Kevin Nagle has evidenced full commitment to this ongoing transformation, which we believe to be in the best interest of the town and stadium.
“Alongside our ambitious plans for the station to stadium corridor in Huddersfield, which is already benefiting from investment by the university and its designation as an Investment Zone, this is another benefit for the local economy.
“The council will keep the freehold, which means retaining ultimate control of the use of the site but it means we won’t be involved in the day-to-day running of the business, with Huddersfield Town securing a long-term 300-year lease as part of the agreement.“