A new stadium for the Malta Premier League has been officially announced in a video shared on Facebook by Home Affairs Minister Byron Camilleri, marking what is being described as a major step forward for Maltese football.In the video, Camilleri appeared alongside Minister for Education and Sport Clifton Grima and Malta Premier League Chairman Joseph Muscat.The new venue will be built in Marsa and will be a UEFA Level 3 stadium with a 5,000-person capacity, making it eligible to host matches up to the league phase of UEFA competitions.The project will also include a training pitch, rugby pitch, and baseball facilities, creating a wider sports complex in the area.Works are expected to begin in 2027, with completion targeted for 2030. Muscat said a planning application for the development would be submitted “in the coming hours.” View this post on InstagramA post shared by Lovin Malta (@lovinmalta)One of the stadium’s standout features will be its artificial turf, similar to that used by Norwegian club Bodø-Glimt. Officials said the decision was taken due to Malta’s climate and the need for a pitch capable of withstanding frequent use, as reported by Times of Malta.The synthetic surface will also allow the venue to host concerts and other major events, with organisers saying it could be ready for football matches again within 48 hours.The stadium will feature two opposing stands for home and away supporters, as well as VIP hospitality suites.The land where it will be built is owned by the Malta Rugby Football Union, which will also receive a new clubhouse as part of the project.Malta Premier League CEO Alan Abela described the development as “a new home for Maltese football”, saying it is designed to bring fans closer to the action and raise standards in the local game.Send this to a football fan!•