Leicester City and Leicester Tigers have agreed a deal to share the Walkers Stadium. In a joint statement released by the clubs, talks are ongoing to make the stadium into a 'super stadium' for both sports and additional entertainment. "The new company would be owned on a 50:50 basis by Leicester City and Leicester Tigers. Both clubs believe this would be a visionary and ground breaking venture, unique in British sport. | "Joining together with Leicester Tigers in this joint venture will enable us both to further develop." | | Tim davies |
"The stadium would be re-branded - inside and out, to reflect its joint ownership and a new playing surface would be installed to accommodate both football and rugby. "The work would be carried out in time for the start of next season. The stadium would also be used to host international football and rugby matches, other sporting fixtures, concerts and special events.  | | Tigers will play at Walkers Stadium. |
"Discussions are taking place with the governing bodies for football and rugby, and between Leicester Tigers and the city council to agree a satisfactory financial settlement for the surrender of Tigers' lease on the Welford Road site and between Leicester City and the American institution who owns the stadium," said the statement. Leicester Tigers chairman Peter Tom says: "Leicester and Leicestershire has a wonderful sporting heritage and both Leicester City and Leicester Tigers have a great history and tradition. Accommodating both clubs in one stadium is an exciting and logical step to take in today's highly competitive sport environment and makes sound business sense." Leicester City chief executive Tim Davies says: "It has long been our intention to develop the Walkers Stadium as a focal point of the community. Joining together with Leicester Tigers in this joint venture will enable us both to further develop, strengthen and cement the stadium as a centre of sporting excellence which caters for our footballing and rugby supporters." | 
