Capacity: 25'000 (10'000 for RL, All Seated)
Opened: 1990
Address: Don Valley Stadium, Worksop Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 3TL
Telephone: 01142 610 326
Email: info@sheffieldeagles.com
Website: www.sheffieldeagles.com
Home Kit Colours: Red, White & Gold
Away Kit Colours: Green & White
Manufacturer: MACRON
What The Ground Is Like
The Don Valley Stadium is a purpose built athletics stadium for the Student Games in 1991. With a capacity of 25'000 (10'000 on a match day) the Don Valley's biggest stand is the Grandstand holding a capacity of 10'000 which is where spectators sit on a match day. This is the grounds main attraction. The rest of the ground is in a bowl like shape, uncovered and grey. The yellow stairs and poles stick out and are most noticeable. Inside the concourse there is plenty of food on sale as well as the portable club shop. You will see pictures from past events around the course, everything from the student games to a Michael Jackson concert. Programme sellers and golden gamble sellers are located outside the turnstiles.
The Don Valley Stadium is set to close and be demolished in September 2013 so it is your last chance to make a visit. The Eagles will continue to play their fixtures at Bramall Lane while looking at a permanent move to the Woodburn Road Stadium in the future.
The Grandstand
Away Fans
Visiting supporters are situated amongst the home fans in the stand. But if you want to be by yourself, there will be plenty of room!
The Scoreboard End
Where To Eat & Drink
Your best bet for eating and drinking nowadays is to head into Sheffield town centre. All the pubs nearby have closed down so why not head into Sheffield. Too far? Why not head to Meadowhall Shopping Centre a 5 minute drive away. Got somewhere you'd like to tell us about? Email us at rlgroundguide@gmail.com
The Other End
By Road
From The North:
Take the M1 going southbound towards Sheffield going past the first J34 and taking the 5th exit on the Tinsley Roundabout joining the A6178. Proceed down the road passing the Meadowhall Shopping Centre on your right until you reach the Zeenat Indian Cuisine in front of you. Turn Left instantaneously before it onto Worksop Road. Follow the road down. The stadium should be on your left just before the railway bridge.
From The East:
Take the M18 going southbound and turn right onto the M1 going northbound at J32. Proceed down the M1 until you reach the Tinsley Roundabout (J34) where you'll take the second exit onto the A6178. Proceed down the road passing the Meadowhall Shopping Centre on your right until you reach the Zeenat Indian Cuisine in front of you. Turn Left instantaneously before it onto Worksop Road. Follow the road down. The stadium should be on your left just before the railway bridge.
From The South:
Proceed on the M1 going northbound towards Sheffield. When you reach the Tinsley Roundabout (J34), take the second exit onto the A6178. Proceed down the road passing the Meadowhall Shopping Centre on your right until you reach the Zeenat Indian Cuisine in front of you. Turn Left instantaneously before it onto Worksop Road. Follow the road down. The stadium should be on your left just before the railway bridge.
The Far Side
By Rail
Darnall is your nearest station (1.1M) and is served by trains from Sheffield. To get to the ground from the station walk down Station Road and at the crossroads go straight ahead onto Main Road. Then take the second left onto Main Road/B6085 and follow for 0.9M where the ground should be on your right.
Admission & Fixtures
Price below are shown when bought on a match day (inside the brackets is the price when bought in advance)
Adults: £15 (£13)
Concessions: £8 (£10)
Juniors & Students (With Valid ID): £5
Programmes & Fanzines
Programme: £2.50
Rivals
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