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Sheffield needs ‘four more football pitches’ to meet demand, says council ahead of vote on outdoor sports plan
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Sheffield City Council’s proposed Playing Pitch Strategy identifies a current shortage equivalent to 4.25 full-size 3G artificial football pitches. The gap could rise to 5.75 pitches as the population grows. The strategy, which was due to go before the Communities, Parks and Leisure Policy Committee on 2 November 2026, sets out how the city could protect and improve outdoor sports facilities through to 2039.
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In short
- Sheffield has a shortfall equivalent to 4.25 full-size 3G pitches.
- The gap could grow to 5.75 pitches as the population rises.
- Cricket and some grass football and rugby pitches are also under pressure.
How this story developed
- 6 hours ago Sheffield City Council’s proposed Playing Pitch Strategy identifies a current shortage equivalent to 4.25 full-size 3G artificial football pitches. The gap could rise to 5.75 pitches as the population grows.
- The Star (Sheffield) Sheffield needs ‘four more football pitches’ to meet demand, says council ahead of vote on outdoor sports plan
- Sheffield City Council What’s coming to Committee next week
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