City of York Council has confirmed the venue is finished and will be handed over on Friday. A council spokesperson said it will open to the public on Monday, December 21. The final safety checks have been completed and the council and operator GLL will take control of the venue on Friday. Cllr Nigel Ayre said: “It is fantastic news that the players, staff and now fans will be enjoying their new home very soon. I can’t wait to see games played on this pitch. “The fact we can now host world cup rugby league next Autumn shows what a game-changer this is for York. More importantly, we now have a stadium which can provide a platform for York City Football Club and the Knights to deliver on their serious ambitions.”