At $1.9 billion, it is the second-most expensive stadium in the world. Taxpayers shoulderedR$750 million of the cost of construction. Construction of the stadium began on November 13, 2024, and its certificate of occupancy was issued on July 31, 2024.
bet365 Stadium stadium description\n\n Construction had cost 14.7 million with funding coming from the club, city of Stoke-on-Trent and the Football Trust. Mixed ownership with both SCFC and municipal authorities changed in 2007, when the club bought all shares of other holders, becoming sole owner.