Non league club Whitehawk FC announce exciting major stadium redevelopment plans in a bid to help secure their future.
The East Brighton based side, who play in the Isthmian League Premier Division, have launched a new project which includes new stands, an improved pitch, a gymnasium, a multi-use suite for health and wellbeing programs, a refurbished clubhouse, and a new Fanzone called ‘The Hawks Social’.
The club also runs a Women’s Team, a Youth Academy for boys, and plans to launch girls’ teams next season.
Fans are invited to engage in a community consultation to shape the plans, as part of the club’s commitment to inclusion and community impact.
A Bold New Chapter for Whitehawk FC 🏗️🦅
For 80 years, we’ve stood proudly at the heart of East Brighton — built on passion, people & community. ❤️
Now, we’re planning a major redevelopment to secure our future for generations. 👇
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This is… pic.twitter.com/bByC3xct8A— Whitehawk FC (@HawksFCOfficial) October 10, 2025
STATEMENT FROM WHITEHAWK:
Club Announce Major Re-Development Plans
For 80 years, Whitehawk Football Club has stood proudly at the heart of East Brighton — a club built on passion, people, and the power of community.
Since our founding in 1945, generations of local families have filled the terraces, played on the pitch, and shared in the highs and lows that make football so special. Today, that same spirit continues to drive us forward — stronger, more inclusive, and more connected than ever.
More Than a Football Club
Whitehawk FC isn’t just about matchday. Alongside our thriving Men’s First Team, we now proudly run a Women’s Team and a Youth Academy with over 180 boys aged Under-10 to Under-16, all wearing the Whitehawk badge with pride. Next season we’ll be adding to our youth pathway and launch girls’ pathway teams to give even more young girls the opportunity to shine.
Beyond the game itself, our re-invigorated “Hawks in the Community” programme will again deliver real impact — through projects that champion health and wellbeing, inclusion, and opportunity for all.
A Bold New Chapter
We’re now ready to take the next big step in our journey. Plans are underway for a brand-new stadium and improved pitch — a transformational redevelopment that will secure the club’s future and strengthen our role at the heart of the community.
Phase one will see the Southwest corner of the site redeveloped to include:
A small gymnasium suitable for a local boxing club and fitness programmes.
A multi-use suite offering initiatives such as mental health counselling and community wellbeing sessions.
A refurbished clubhouse and bar, complete with a commercial-grade kitchen, creating a vibrant social hub for matchday’s and local events.
At the other end of the ground, our new Fanzone, ‘The Hawks Social’, a joint venture with Brighton’s Bison Beer, is already under way — A vibrant, inclusive space for both match and non-matchday – bringing fans closer to the action and showcasing our commitment to enhancing the matchday experience.
Get Involved. Have Your Say.
As always, our fans are the heartbeat of Whitehawk FC. Your support keeps us going — and your voice will help shape what comes next.
So, get down to the Enclosed Ground, cheer on the Hawks, explore the new stadium plans on display, and share your ideas in our informal community consultation.
Because this is more than football.
It’s about belonging, participation, and pride in the place we call home.
Together, we can make it happen.
Together, we are Whitehawk FC – Where Football’s For All.
Look out for more news in the coming weeks!
Hawk’s next game is this coming Saturday (October 11) at home to Carshalton Athletic, kick off 3pm. You can purchase tickets to the game HERE
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Here’s how fans reacted as the non league club announce exciting major stadium redevelopment plans to secure their future…
@Russ4Northbrook: Such great news to hear hawks! so happy for you with this progression of your club. maybe another local forward thinking club with space and aspirations such as @hassocksfc might benefit from some of your ex withdean seats/bleachers if they are still intact and usable when the time comes? just a daft idea ⚽️
@GeorgeDowell: Looks great!
@stevensallis: Awesome
@Gazzz_89: Love this. Had a good day at Whitehawk with Chatham last season. Aslong as you keep the disco ball 😂
@Football_BWDFL: Will you be getting a 4G pitch as part of this development too?
@MarcBhafc: A new place to call home, this is gonna be massive for the club
@saundeel: Extremely lucky good luck
@archiewhite__: Looks absolutely class however the biggest slope in football will now be no more 😢
@ty_goddard: Good to see -involve many please! We have got in touch, @EBT_UK 🙏
@thegilbertros; Will it be a grass or 3G pitch?
@callen_jos57486: Looks great!
@Cob_Muncher: Exciting stuff
@FootballTalkYT: Enjoyed this ground as it was. Can’t wait to go back once it’s been upgraded 🙌 Mind you, I’d hope the darts are back in the NLS by then 🫣⚫️⚪️⚽️
@HastingsBHA: @hastingsufc please take note !
@ashleyridley5: This is such a brilliant and bold plan from @HawksFCOfficial and having worked in whitehawk as a youth worker i understand how much of a positive impact this club has on the local youth but also whitehawk as am area which is often over looked. Let make this happen @bbcsoutheast
@ForeverOUFC: Superb news, long overdue, hope to see Whitehawk on the up again!
Looks Great https://t.co/0KINeFKDkS pic.twitter.com/lKBr0YYLWo
— 🇵🇱 Moder on the Dancefloor 🇵🇱 (@Jackalbion96) October 10, 2025
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