26/08/2026
🔥 **PHOENIX ARENA BLACKPOOL — THE VISION IN ONE PLACE**
We’ve now brought the full **Phoenix Arena Blackpool** vision together on a dedicated project page.
What started as an independent concept by **Carters Building Consultancy** has developed into something that has generated significant public, political and media interest — including front-page coverage and national press.
Our vision explores what a **15,000–20,000 capacity, world-class arena** could mean for Blackpool — not simply as another entertainment venue, but as a genuine catalyst for regeneration.
The concept has been developed around:
• Major international concerts and touring events
• Indoor sport, boxing, esports and entertainment
• Conferences and exhibitions
• Premium hospitality, restaurants and terraces
• Landmark architecture and public realm
• Year-round activity rather than seasonal use
• Supporting hotels, restaurants and the wider local economy
• Creating another reason to **stay in Blackpool**, not simply visit for the day
Importantly, **Phoenix Arena remains our independently developed architectural concept**. The Government's reported **£20 million commitment** relates to the next stage of exploring the wider Blackpool arena opportunity — including feasibility, business case development and commercial testing — rather than funding our specific design.
But that is exactly why we created Phoenix Arena.
Rather than simply saying *“Blackpool needs an arena”*, we wanted to demonstrate visually what the scale of that ambition could actually look like.
Blackpool has entertained Britain for generations.
We believe the opportunity now exists to create a landmark capable of helping define its **next generation**.
🔥 **A new landmark. A year-round destination. A new chapter for Blackpool.**
Take a look at the full project, designs, vision and latest coverage:
https://cartersbc.co.uk/portfolio/new-blackpool-arena-phoenix-arena-blackpool/
We would be really interested to hear people’s thoughts — **could an arena of this scale transform Blackpool’s year-round visitor economy?**