The Betfred Super League franchise Huddersfield Giants has confirmed that, starting with the 2027 campaign, the club will abandon its current base in Huddersfield and take up residence at Dewsbury’s Flair Stadium. The move is contingent on approval from the Rugby Football League’s board, and it will be accompanied by a substantial investment of more than £10 million aimed at transforming the venue into a modern, Super League‑standard arena.
The proposed redevelopment plan envisions a complete overhaul of Flair Stadium’s facilities. Central to the scheme is the construction of a brand‑new stand that will boost the ground’s capacity from roughly 5,000 seats to about 8,000, providing spectators with a continuous bowl of seating that surrounds the pitch on all four sides. In addition to the extra seats, the club intends to refurbish the existing fan concourses, upgrade hospitality suites, and introduce new bars and food outlets to enhance the match‑day experience for supporters. Player amenities will also receive a significant uplift.
Both the male and female dressing rooms will be rebuilt to meet contemporary professional standards, and press facilities will be modernised to accommodate media requirements for top‑flight coverage. The overall aim is to elevate Flair Stadium to a level that satisfies the expectations of Super League clubs and their fan bases. The arrangement has been reached after lengthy, amicable negotiations with the Betfred Championship side Dewsbury Rams.
Both organisations have agreed to a partnership that will see the Rams continue to call the upgraded venue home, while the Giants will share the ground under a dual‑branding model. This collaborative approach is designed to maximise the use of the stadium and provide a stable, long‑term home for both clubs. The decision follows a period of uncertainty for Huddersfield Giants, who have been searching for a permanent home within the Huddersfield area for several years. Club owner Ken Davy OBE has explored a number of alternative sites, including the possibility of moving to The Shay Stadium in Halifax, but none have proved viable for the immediate future.
In light of these challenges, the move to Dewsbury represents a pragmatic, medium‑term solution while the club continues to pursue its ultimate goal of a purpose‑built stadium in Huddersfield. Speaking about the relocation, Davy said: “It’s no secret that we have been fighting to secure a permanent home in Huddersfield. We have moved from Fartown, then from Leeds Road, and most recently from the ACCU Stadium.
Yet the Giants will not retreat or fade into obscurity. While we remain the Huddersfield Giants, I am proud to announce that our home for the 2027 season and beyond will be Dewsbury. “The Flair Stadium offers the right capacity and facilities for our supporters to thrive, and it provides a solid platform while we continue the search for a permanent Huddersfield venue. Our giant future starts now.
My overriding aim remains to deliver a purpose‑built stadium in Huddersfield, but that simply isn’t feasible for 2027.” Ralph Rimmer OBE, the club’s executive chairman, added his optimism: “The future of the Giants is bright, and we are excited to lead the club into this new era. For fans, the match‑day experience will be our priority.
A smaller, more intimate ground brings the crowd closer to the action, amplifying atmosphere and support for the team on the field. “The upgraded Flair Stadium will deliver everything supporters need—from ample parking and easy accessibility to top‑tier corporate hospitality and function rooms. We can’t wait to welcome you for the 2027 season and beyond and to share the giant future we have planned.” Non‑executive director Rebecca Jackson also weighed in on the project: “Flair Stadium is not yet Super League ready, so we definitely need to bring it up to standard.
We’ll be spending around £10 million—a huge investment—to ensure it can truly become the home of the Huddersfield Giants, providing the right atmosphere for fans and partners, and that includes building a new stand, which is very exciting. “This is a medium‑term plan. We are still looking to build our own stadium within Huddersfield, something we have been working on for a long time. Unfortunately, we haven’t secured a site with the local authorities yet, but discussions are ongoing.
We hope this serves as a stop‑gap—a medium‑term solution—so that we can eventually return to Huddersfield for the long term.” The relocation will also have broadcast implications. Sky Sports has confirmed that it will televise every Super League match this season, with two games each round shown live on the main channel and the remaining five available via Sky Sports+.
This ensures that despite the change in venue, fans across the country will continue to have access to live coverage of the Giants’ fixtures. In summary, the Huddersfield Giants are set to embark on a new chapter by moving to Dewsbury’s Flair Stadium from 2027 onward. The £10 million redevelopment will expand capacity, modernise facilities, and create a shared home for both the Giants and the Dewsbury Rams.
While the move is described as a medium‑term solution, the club’s long‑term ambition remains a dedicated, purpose‑built stadium in Huddersfield, a goal that the ownership and board continue to pursue with determination.