Rangers have confirmed plans to upgrade and improve disabled facilities at Ibrox.

The Light Blues insist, upon completion in 2025, Ibrox will provide "the best disabled facilities of any stadium in Scotland and become one of the most accessible sports arenas in Europe."

As part of the plans, wheelchair spaces at the stadium will be increased to 270. An extra 700 general access seats will be added too.

When it's finished, Ibrox's capacity will rise to 51,500.

Rangers Disability Access Officer, John Spiers, said: "These fantastic plans will provide Rangers’ disabled supporters with some truly world-class accessible facilities.

"The club are aware our current offering for disabled supporters is not good enough for a club of our standing, however, these works will ensure that Rangers will provide the highest standard of accessibility for our disabled supporters. They will be able to attend matches in significantly more comfort, with hugely improved access to the stadium, as well as fully accessible facilities and views of the match.

"I look forward to the completion of these works and to welcoming so many more disabled supporters to Ibrox in the coming seasons."

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A club statement announced the news: "At a meeting of the club’s board last week, a phased series of works was agreed, with that beginning this summer with further construction scheduled for the summers of 2024 and 2025 to provide Ibrox with the best disabled facilities of any stadium in Scotland and become one of the most accessible sports arenas in Europe.

"The summer periods have been chosen to ensure regular season matches are not disrupted by this essential work.

"In all, this significant investment will take the number of spaces for wheelchair users to 270, while 700 general access seats will also be added. Upon completion, the capacity of Ibrox will be in excess of 51,500.

"The board have also reaffirmed their intention to improve facilities for all supporters, with a phased programme of concourse and toilet refurbishment also under review."

Updates on each phase of the initiative can be found on the club's official website. 

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