NORTH WALES CRUSADERS have looked south to secure the first dedicated home ground in the club's history.
In a landmark moment for the club, chairman Jamie Elkaleh and the Crusaders have officially agreed a deal that will see the iconic Electric Brewery Field Stadium, becoming its permanent home.
This move secures the Crusaders their own dedicated home ground for the very first time in the club’s history, cementing their long-term future and commitment to the region.
The agreement is subject to final approval of the Rugby Football League (RFL) licence, which will trigger the formal completion of the contract.
Once finalised, the agreement will provide the Crusaders with a permanent, stable base to grow both on and off the pitch.
Crusaders have been playing home games at Eirias Stadium, in Colwyn Bay, since 2021.
As part of a broader strategic vision to expand the club’s footprint across Wales, the Crusaders are also planning to introduce a hybrid model in 2027.
This initiative will see a handful of league games played in South Wales, testing the waters to bring elite rugby league to an even wider Welsh audience while maintaining their core base at The Electric Brewery Field.
In the week, club representatives met with the RFL.
In light of the demise of the previous club earlier this year, the RFL board confirmed that a new ownership group, under the company name NW Rugby League 26 Limited, had received approval to take on the membership for the club until the end of the current season.
There are three games of the campaign left to play from North Wales' perspective and since the takeover, Crusaders have been under an obligation to work closely with the RFL under its financial sustainability regulations.
As it stands, membership is for the remainder of the 2026 season only, with any future participation conditional on a comprehensive business plan being provided to the governing body before being admitted for the 2027 fixture list.
Crusaders are away to Swinton Lions tomorrow.
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