Millionaire Owen Oyston loses battle to keep Blackpool FC penthouse as court orders him to leave
Millionaire former Blackpool FC owner Owen Oyston has lost his long-running battle to keep hold of the penthouse suite at Bloomfield Road.
In a ruling welcomed by the club, the court confirmed that Oyston, now 91, must give up possession of the luxury apartment by December 17, 2025.
He has also been ordered to pay damages for his use of the penthouse and to cover Blackpool FC’s legal costs.
The dispute centres on Oyston’s continued occupation of the suite, which sits within the South Stand and is accessed by a private lift.
The issue has been the focus of multiple legal hearings in recent years, with the club arguing that the former owner - who no longer has any stake in Blackpool FC - is a trespasser.
Previous court sessions have also seen disagreements over matters such as energy certification for the penthouse, which the club pursued as part of wider possession proceedings.
The latest decision marks a significant step in the club’s efforts to regain control of the apartment.
In a statement, Blackpool FC said: “Blackpool Football Club welcomes the outcome of the recent court hearing regarding the Penthouse at the Club's hotel.
“The Court has ruled that former owner Owen Oyston must give up possession of the Penthouse by 17 December 2025.
“In addition, Mr Oyston has been ordered to pay damages for his use of the Penthouse and to cover the Club’s legal costs.
“The Club will no make further comment on this matter.”