{
  "id": 5118433,
  "title": "Fulham owner Khan sees his £1bn stadium construction project take next steps",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/fulham-owner-khan-sees-his-1bn-stadium-construction-project-take-next",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-02T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/fulham-owner-khan-sees-his-1bn-stadium-construction-project-take-next-steps/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shahid Khan, the owner of Premier League club Fulham, is investing £1 billion in a major stadium upgrade to expand his corporate portfolio. Khan, a Pakistani-American businessman worth nearly $15 billion, will see his team move 150 miles away while construction progresses. Simultaneously, the Jacksonville Jaguars, an American football franchise that utilizes Wembley Stadium for two of their annual NFL matches, are relocating to Orlando as EverBank stadium undergoes an upgrade.\n\nThe NFL team will temporarily remain in Jacksonville before moving south. This development follows a £120 million redevelopment of the Craven Cottage stand adjacent to the River Thames by Khan's Fulham club. The Riverside Stand, now operational, offers season tickets as well as high-end hospitality with a Michelin guide recommendation.\n\nConstruction management firm AECOM Hunt's Sid Perkins disclosed that both the Jaguars and the city aimed to incorporate American-made materials in the new stadium. The structural steel used is American-made, and the team plans to prioritize the use of locally sourced tiles and other finishings. Perkins also noted that approximately 70% of the workers on the site are locals, from surrounding counties.\n\nOther major NFL teams, including the Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, and Buffalo Bills, are either in the midst of major construction projects or have recently completed them. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Bengals are implementing a phased series of works, while the Washington Commanders are constructing a new stadium, offering fans a unique view of the US Capitol building through one end of the arena.",
  "summary": "Owner of Premier League club Fulham, Shahid Khan, is spending £1bn on a major stadium upgrade as he looks to expand his corporate offering. The Pakistani-American businessman, who is reportedly worth nearly $15bn, will see his team relocated by 150 miles while the works, which will be completed in time for the summer of 2028, [...]",
  "key_points": [
    "Shahid Khan investing £1bn in Fulham stadium upgrade",
    "Jacksonville Jaguars relocating to Orlando for new stadium",
    "AECOM Hunt's Sid Perkins highlights American-made materials usage"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}