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Football in 10 Years: Stadiums of the Future

Published 27 March 2026

Football in 10 Years is a fresh series from BBC Sport that examines what the future of the beautiful game might resemble by 2036.

Covering technical breakthroughs, innovative stadium concepts, and conversations about how AI will influence coaching and fan engagement, the series investigates the likely direction of the sport over the coming decade.

From 'Players of the Future' to Wrexham AFC's plans for the next 10 years, you can watch the films and read the articles that will deepen your insight into what lies ahead.

Data usage, AI's role and player welfare - 'Football in 10 Years' discussion

Given the pressure to deliver immediate outcomes, do managers and coaches have the bandwidth to consider what football will look like a decade from now? Stevenage manager Alex Revell and Norwich City first-team coach Ryan Garry spoke to BBC Sport's Giles Goford about their aspirations for football's future.

Read the piece here

How big clubs are developing football stars of the future

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Developing the football stars of the future

BBC Sport travels to Malta to observe an under-10s tournament featuring Benfica and Newcastle United.

What obstacles do these young players encounter on their path to becoming professionals? And how are the methods and technologies for nurturing young talent evolving for the future?

Four pundits and a plasma - debating the next decade in football

As part of 'Football in 10 Years,' BBC Sport presenter Hugh Ferris led a spirited discussion on the changes we can anticipate in the sport over the next decade. Hugh was joined by NWSL commentator Jacqui Oatley, former Manchester City and QPR defender Nedum Onuoha, and the Observer's football correspondent Rory Smith to address AI, the fan viewing experience, and whether a European Super League, in either the men's or women's game, will actually materialize.

You can read the article here and watch the debate below.

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So what will football be like in 2036? The pundits share their views on the future of the beautiful game.

'AI means you can play the game a million times before kick-off' - football's data revolution

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'You could play the game a million times before kick-off' - Are we heading for a data revolution?

Could data, powered by AI, spark a revolution in football? BBC Sport examines the technological advancements that could permanently alter the sport.

From Hudl's headquarters in Lincoln, Nebraska to the Barcelona Innovation Hub, Graeme Langford and Rhodri Hywel explore how football will appear and feel vastly different by 2036.

How Wrexham are getting 'Premier League ready'

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Football in 10 Years: What does the next decade hold for Wrexham AFC?

Following three consecutive promotions for Wrexham, chief executive Michael Williamson explains to BBC Sport's Giles Goford how the club is preparing for the next decade.

Since the takeover by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney in 2021, Wrexham has also announced the construction of a completely new Kop stand, set to accommodate an additional 7,500 fans at the Racecourse Ground (Y Cae Ras).