Millwall sign 999-year lease deal at The Den

Millwall reached an agreement in principle with the council in May 2024 [Getty Images] Millwall Football Club and Lewisham Council have signed a lease deal for the club to remain at The Den and surrounding land for the next 999 years. The club say this agreement will enable them to move forward with plans to enhance the matchday experience, expand use of its facilities throughout the year and play a leading role in the local area. The Lions also claim that the new agreement will allow their community trust to have access to protective space that will help widen its reach.

Millwall reached an agreement in principle with the council over the deal in May 2024. "This is a defining moment for Millwall Football Club and Millwall Community Trust," chairman James Berylson said. "Securing a 999-year lease at The Den gives us the stability and certainty every club needs to build for the long term.

"So much hard work, time and dedication has gone into reaching this moment, I would like to thank Mayor Brenda Dacres OBE, and all at Lewisham Council for their positive and collaborative approach. "Together we have secured an outcome that safeguards our home while supporting the wider interests of the borough. "