Caledonia Gladiators reveal first look at new multi-million pound stadium
CGI images have been released of the venue for the first time
Last updated 5th Sep 2023
Glasgow basketball side Caledonia Gladiators have unveiled plans for their new multi-million pound stadium.
CGI images have been released of the venue based at Playsport Scotland leisure complex in East Kilbride.
It shows a 1,600-seater arena that will be temporarily used from next month.
That is the first stage of a £20million stadium project backed by Scottish businessman Steve Timoney and his wife Alison, with the final arena set to have a 6,000 capacity.
Fans will get their first chance to watch a match on October 5 when the men’s team host the Surrey Scorchers, with the women’s side getting their first action at the new arena on October 22 against Durham Palatinates.
After seeing the CGI images, Caledonia Gladiators men’s head coach Gareth Murray said: “It’s fantastic to have our own arena, and the CGIs show how great it’s going to look when we play our first game here in a month’s time.
“Having a new base where both the men’s and women’s teams can train and play is so important to the club and its ambitions.
“We’re now really looking forward to building on our BBL Trophy Final success at our new home.”
Women's head coach Miguel Angel Ortega Marco: “Having our own stadium and training facilities is fundamental to the continued growth of the women’s game.
“The complex will be fantastic once it’s finished, as the images show, and we’re all looking forward to welcoming the people of East Kilbride and beyond to our games across the season.”
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