AMT Headingley to host new cancer treatment centre, expanding access to care for the North

AMT Headingley set to host landmark cancer treatment centre, strengthening Leeds Rhinos’ commitment to community wellbeing.

Leeds Rhinos and AMT Headingley Stadium have today unveiled plans for a transformational new healthcare development that underlines the club’s deep-rooted commitment to the people of Leeds and the wider Yorkshire region.

A proposed state-of-the-art cancer treatment centre at AMT Headingley represents far more than a new facility - it is a powerful statement about the role Leeds Rhinos continues to play at the heart of its community, using its platform to deliver meaningful, long-term impact beyond rugby.

A defining moment for AMT Headingley

For generations, AMT Headingley has been synonymous with world-class sport and unforgettable moments. This latest development marks a significant evolution in the stadium’s story - positioning it not only as a sporting venue, but as a hub for health, wellbeing and community support.

The proposed Icon Cancer Centre Leeds will bring vital treatment closer to home for thousands of people across Leeds and Yorkshire, helping to address growing demand for accessible cancer care. With around 27,000 people in Leeds currently living with or beyond cancer, and more than 4,000 new diagnoses each year, the need for local, high-quality treatment has never been greater.

By hosting such a facility, AMT Headingley reinforces its place at the centre of the city’s future - supporting both the health of its people and the strength of its economy.

What this means for Leeds Rhinos

This announcement reflects the core values of Leeds Rhinos as an organisation - a club that has always stood for more than success on the pitch.

Through the Leeds Rhinos Foundation, the club already delivers wide-ranging programmes that support physical and mental health, social inclusion and community resilience. The addition of a cancer treatment centre builds on that legacy, creating a unique environment where elite sport and essential healthcare come together.

It also strengthens the Rhinos’ position as a forward-thinking, purpose-driven organisation - one that recognises its responsibility and opportunity to drive positive change across the city.

For supporters, it is a proud moment: their club helping to bring vital treatment closer to families, friends and neighbours.

Bringing care closer to the community

Access to cancer treatment remains a major challenge across the UK, with many patients required to travel significant distances for daily radiotherapy appointments.

By situating a centre within AMT Headingley, the aim is to reduce those barriers - making care more accessible, more convenient and more connected to patients’ everyday lives.

Importantly, the development is designed to integrate with existing health and wellbeing initiatives already delivered at the stadium, creating a holistic approach to care that reflects the needs of modern communities.

A boost for Leeds as a health and innovation hub

The plans also highlight Leeds’ growing reputation as a national leader in healthcare, research and innovation.

Investment of this scale not only improves outcomes for patients but contributes to the city’s economy - creating jobs, attracting expertise and reinforcing Leeds’ position at the forefront of medical advancement in the North.

For Leeds Rhinos and AMT Headingley, hosting such a facility further cements their role as key contributors to the city’s long-term growth and success.

Built on partnership and shared ambition

The project brings together leading healthcare expertise, civic leadership and the community reach of Leeds Rhinos — a powerful combination that reflects the best of the city.

It also builds on the vision of AMT Headingley as a place where sport, health and community intersect — delivering benefits that extend far beyond matchdays.

Looking ahead

As plans progress, further details will be shared on how the centre will take shape and the impact it will have across the region.

What is already clear, however, is that this is a landmark moment - not just for AMT Headingley, but for Leeds Rhinos and the city as a whole.

By opening its doors to world-class cancer care, AMT Headingley is once again demonstrating that it is a venue defined not only by what happens on the field, but by the difference it makes off it.