Scarborough Group International (SGI), owner and developer of Steel City Stadium and the official development partner for the expansion of Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, has confirmed that the Sheffield & Hallamshire County Football Association (SHCFA) will relocate its headquarters to the Stadium.
As the world’s oldest County Football Association, founded in 1867, SHCFA governs and supports grassroots football within a 20-mile radius of Sheffield Cathedral. With more than 50,000 registered players, the association is committed to making football accessible, inclusive and transformative for individuals and communities alike.
The move follows the sale of the SHCFA’s Meadowhall Road base and will enable significant reinvestment into the development of a purpose-built Football Centre and support for future football hubs across the region.
Steel City Stadium – backed by funding from the Football Foundation and over £10 million of private investment from SGI – has quickly become a focal point for elite and community sport. Its flexible workspace is already home to Barnsley Women’s FC, Ice Hockey UK and Cricket Arena, while the pitch hosts Sheffield Eagles Rugby League Club training and fixtures alongside community and grassroots teams.
The stadium sits at the heart of Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park, a vibrant ecosystem that encourages collaboration, innovation and talent development, bringing professional and local sport together, inspiring future generations and strengthening community engagement across the region.
Looking ahead, SGI’s vision for Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park goes far beyond the stadium. Through an initial development agreement with Sheffield City Council, SGI is bringing forward an ambitious masterplan to deliver up to 1 million sq ft of commercial space around the existing world-class facilities. This expansion will include high-quality office space, laboratories, leisure and retail, creating an exceptional environment where innovation in sport, health and wellbeing can thrive.
Brian Coddington, Chief Executive Officer of Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA, said:
“We’re delighted to relocate to the modern workspace at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park. This location offers easy access across the region and places us at the heart of Sheffield’s sporting future. As the oldest County FA in the country, we’re proud to represent football alongside other national governing bodies and organisations.”
Ian Sanderson, Investment and Estates Consultant at SGI, said:
“SGI’s vision for Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park has always been to create a vibrant and collaborative environment where sport, health and wellbeing organisations can thrive together. With over £10 million already invested in Steel City Stadium and plans for up to 1 million sq ft of new commercial development, we’re building something exceptional – a place where innovation, enterprise and community impact go hand in hand. Welcoming Sheffield & Hallamshire County FA to the Park further strengthens that ecosystem, bringing together elite and grassroots sport in a setting designed to deliver benefits for the entire region.”
