QUICK SUMMARY
United Football League co-owner Mike Repole has named three possible metro Birmingham sites for a new 8,000 to 12,000 seat stadium that he hopes could bring the Birmingham Stallions back by 2029: Liberty Park in eastern Vestavia Hills, south Hoover near I-459 and Highway 150, and the Trussville/Deerfoot Parkway corridor. The idea is a 100-acre sports and entertainment district with restaurants, hotels, offices and homes. For now it is only a proposal – no land has been bought, no financial plan exists, and Trussville officials say no talks have been held. Still, the three corridors named are some of the fastest-growing real estate markets in the metro.
What exactly is being proposed?
Repole laid out his vision in an August post on X, calling on metro leaders to find 100 acres for a modern 8,000 to 12,000 seat outdoor stadium that would host the Birmingham Stallions, Birmingham Legion FC and the Legion’s women’s team, according to the Trussville Tribune.
The plan goes beyond football. Repole described a full sports and entertainment district with restaurants, hotels, offices, homes and other real estate projects built around the venue. He has also said he would consider putting his own money toward the development.
The push comes after the UFL announced on July 30 that the Stallions will leave Birmingham when the 2026 season ends. Repole argues that 47,000-seat Protective Stadium is simply too big for the league, which wants smaller venues with fuller crowds.
Which three sites made the list?
1. Liberty Park / eastern Vestavia Hills (ranked first). Near I-459, in one of the metro’s most sought-after school zones and newest master-planned communities. Learn more in our Vestavia Hills guide.
2. South Hoover (ranked second). Near I-459 and Highway 150, an area already booming with projects like Stadium Trace Village. See our Hoover guide and our recent post on Stadium Trace Village phase three.
3. Trussville / Deerfoot Parkway (ranked third). Centered on the Deerfoot Parkway and I-59 corridor near the Jefferson-St. Clair county line, about 15 to 17 miles from Protective Stadium. Repole’s map calls it a “young growth corridor” with “strong regional access.” Explore our Trussville guide.
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How real is this proposal?
It is important to be clear: this is an idea, not a done deal. No land purchase, financial plan or development agreement has been announced for any of the three locations. City of Trussville officials say no discussions have been held with Repole, the UFL or anyone tied to the proposed development.
Big sports projects often take years and can change shape many times, or never happen at all. But the fact that a league owner publicly named these three corridors says a lot about where the metro’s growth energy is right now.
What could a stadium district mean for home values?
Mixed-use sports districts tend to bring restaurants, jobs and entertainment that make nearby neighborhoods more convenient and more visible. They can also bring traffic and noise, which is why site choice and planning matter so much.
All three corridors named are already growing without a stadium. Trussville has a major residential development in the works, Hoover keeps adding retail and homes, and Liberty Park continues to expand in eastern Vestavia Hills. If you are weighing a move in any of these areas, the smart play is to watch the news and buy based on today’s fundamentals: schools, commute and neighborhood quality.
Frequently asked questions
Where could the new Birmingham Stallions stadium be built?
UFL co-owner Mike Repole named three possible metro Birmingham areas: Liberty Park in eastern Vestavia Hills near I-459, south Hoover near I-459 and Highway 150, and the Trussville/Deerfoot Parkway corridor near I-59. No specific parcel has been identified.
Why are the Stallions leaving Birmingham?
The UFL announced on July 30, 2026 that the Stallions will leave Birmingham after the 2026 season. League co-owner Mike Repole says 47,000-seat Protective Stadium is too large for UFL crowds and that the league wants smaller venues with a livelier game-day feel.
Has any city agreed to the stadium plan?
No. No land purchase, financing plan or development agreement has been announced, and Trussville officials say they have had no discussions with Repole or the UFL. The proposal is currently just a public pitch from the league’s co-owner.
When could the Stallions return to Birmingham?
Repole has said he hopes a new stadium and district could bring the Stallions back to metro Birmingham by 2029, if a site, funding and agreements come together.
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