Talks taking place over Glasgow Warriors' future at Scotstoun

Glasgow Warriors are hoping to secure their future at Scotstoun until at least 2032, with talks about extending their current lease ongoing.

As things stand, the Warriors’ lease runs until 2028, but in an interview with Scotland Rugby News, Warriors managing director Kenny Brown confirmed a new four-year deal is close to be finalised with Glasgow Life – the leisure arm of Glasgow City Council.

Glasgow have called Scotstoun home since 2012 and there has been a feeling in recent times that the 2016 Pro12 champions and 2024 URC winners have outgrown the venue, which only has a capacity of 7,261, although that increased to 11,000 when it hosted a scaled-back Commonwealth Games this summer.

While Brown declined to go into specifics, there is a possibility that the running track which surrounds the playing surface could be relocated in a phased development plan, which could potentially enable the stadium to accomodate more spectators on an ongoing basis.

“There are various improvements we are making around the site,” the Warriors managing director told Scotland Rugby News.

“There is a working project on the track and the relocation of the running track. If there is an opportunity to move the track, which we are working on in conjunction with the local authority, that unlocks significant opportunity for us to improve match day experience here.

“That is a big ambition for us, to work through a project that will allow us to relocate the track and redevelop much of the site.”

A spokesperson for Glasgow Life confirmed: “As part of the ongoing relationship between Glasgow Warriors and Glasgow Life, which will see Warriors home games played at Scotstoun again this season, we are working with the club to renew their lease.”

Fixture

United Rugby Championship

Glasgow

33 - 33

Full-time

Ulster

All Stats and Data

One change to have already taken place is the installation of a new pitch, with Brown confirming the £350,000 outlay was split between the relevant parties.

“We came to a funding agreement between ourselves, Glasgow Life, and Commonwealth Games to replace the pitch,” he added.

“I think the pitch was nearing end of its life anyway. The best course of action for everyone was to take the decision to replace the pitch.

“We got to a point that we agreed various things with the games and with the council around our displacement and our reinstatement. As I say, the pitch was completed last week and the feedback has been great.

“It’s a big improvement from where we were.”