Turf Moor Stadium – Seating Upgrades for Burnley FC

Modernisation works at Burnley FC’s historic Turf Moor stadium, installing Mirage tip‑up seats and Safe Standing Barrier Seat‑M systems to enhance comfort, safety and compliance across key stands.

Project Overview

Link Stadium Seating delivered a major seating upgrade at Turf Moor, the historic home of Burnley FC. As the longest continuously used stadium among all 49 clubs to have played in the Premier League, Turf Moor required a modern, durable and safety‑focused seating solution ahead of the 2019–2020 Premier League season.

Burnley FC selected our Mirage tip‑up seating and Safe Standing Barrier Seat‑M systems to enhance both general admission and safe‑standing areas across the stadium.

A Modern Seating Upgrade for a Historic Premier League Venue

With a long‑standing relationship between Link Stadium Seating and Burnley FC, the club once again chose our seating systems to deliver a fast, efficient and high‑quality upgrade within a tight installation window.

The project included:

3,400 Mirage tip‑up seats installed in the James Hargreaves Stand (lower tier)
1,500 Safe Standing Barrier Seat‑M units installed across home and away sections

These upgrades improved comfort, safety and crowd management while ensuring compliance with SGSA guidelines.

Mirage Tip‑Up Seating – James Hargreaves Stand

Burnley FC selected the Mirage tip‑up seat for its:

Strong, durable construction
Smooth tip‑up mechanism
Comfortable ergonomic profile
Clean, modern appearance

Our team removed and replaced 3,400 ageing seats with brand‑new Mirage units, delivering a seamless upgrade ahead of the first Premier League fixture of the season.

Safe Standing Barrier Seat‑M – Home & Away Sections

To enhance safety and crowd control, Burnley FC installed nearly 1,500 Barrier Seat‑M units, featuring:

Integrated rail system
SGSA‑compliant design
High‑strength steel construction
Flexibility for both seated and safe‑standing environments

The Barrier Seat‑M and Barrier Seat‑S systems are ideal for:

Safe standing retrofit projects
New stadium installations
High‑traffic Premier League environments

These upgrades support Burnley FC’s commitment to modern, safety‑focused stadium infrastructure.

Installation

Working within a tight two‑week window at the end of the season, our specialist installation team:

Removed existing seating
Managed on‑site logistics and deliveries
Installed Mirage and Barrier Seat‑M systems across multiple stand sections
Ensured precise alignment, spacing and finish
Completed the project between fixtures with minimal disruption

This efficient delivery highlights our capability to execute large‑scale stadium seating upgrades under time‑sensitive conditions.

Result

The completed Turf Moor upgrade provides:

A modern, uniform seating environment
Improved comfort for general admission areas
Enhanced safety and crowd management through Barrier Seat‑M
A durable, long‑term seating solution suitable for Premier League matchday demands

Burnley FC now benefits from a refreshed seating system that supports both spectator experience and stadium safety.

Project at a Glance

Venue: Turf Moor Stadium, Burnley, Lancashire
Client: Burnley FC
Project Type: Stadium seating upgrade
Seat Models:
- Link Mirage (tip‑up configuration)
- Link Safe Standing Barrier Seat‑M
Installation Included:
- Removal of existing seating
- Installation of 3,400 Mirage seats
- Installation of 1,500 Barrier Seat‑M units
- Tight two‑week delivery window
Sector: Premier League / Stadium venue

About Mirage

The Link Mirage stadium seat is a versatile, durable and low‑maintenance spectator seating solution used across football stadiums, GAA venues, arenas and leisure facilities. Its tip‑up configuration is ideal for high‑traffic stadium environments where comfort, reliability and space efficiency are essential.

About Barrier Seat‑M

The Link Safe Standing Barrier Seat‑M is a premium safe‑standing solution designed to meet SGSA guidelines, offering:

Integrated rail system
High‑strength steel construction
Flexibility for seated or standing environments
Proven performance in Premier League stadiums

For Premier League‑level seating upgrades, safe‑standing solutions or Mirage installations across the UK and Ireland, contact Link Stadium Seating to discuss your next project.

Further Safe Standing Expansion – 2026

Following the successful installation of safe standing seating at Turf Moor, Link Stadium Seating was pleased to return to Burnley FC to complete a further expansion within a newly reconfigured area of the stadium.

The additional barrier seating increased supporter capacity while maintaining the safety, comfort and viewing experience expected in a modern football stadium. Returning to complete further work demonstrates the club's confidence in our products, installation team and ongoing support.