Ipswich Town are hoping to open their new training facilities in the summer of 2026 _(Image: ITFC)_
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Ipswich Town have confirmed the timeline for the construction of their new training ground.
The Blues submitted a full planning application in November 2024, which has since received clearance. As a result, work is set to begin imminently on the state-of-the-art facility, which is expected to cost around £30m.
The women's and academy teams will move into the men's current training ground, which will be refurbished, with the whole project expected to last 14 months - running until the summer of 2026.
“Developing our training facilities is something we have spoken about since day one at the club,” chairman and CEO Mark Ashton said in a [club statement](https://www.itfc.co.uk/news/2025/march/14/training-ground-plans-approved/).
“To continue the club’s progress we need to attract, retain and develop elite players. We need first-class facilities to do that.
“With development of the training ground being a key pillar of progression for the football club, this substantial investment will enhance our facilities and environment for our first-team, academy and women’s players, and will be key to the delivery of Category One status for our academy.
“Having worked with both internal and external stakeholders, we are delighted to have these works approved and we are grateful for everyone’s support. We will look to break ground as quickly as possible now.”