History and description

The stadium, which has a capacity of just over 68,000, is situated in the town of Middlesbrough. The Riverside Stadium was the first large modern stadium to be constructed in England after the Taylor Report. It replaced the old Ayresome Park which was hemmed in by terraced housing and lacked the possibilities for expansion. The stadium is situated in Middlesbrough and has a capacity of just over 68,000. It hosted its first ever senior international match on the 10th of February 1996 when England faced Croatia. It has since been used for a wide range of events including concerts, rugby matches, and athletics. The Riverside Stadium officially opened on August 26th, 1995 with a Middlesbrough vs Chelsea game (2-0). It played its first senior international match on February 10th, 1996 when England faced Croatia. The stadium has since been used for a wide range of events such as concerts, rugby matches, and athletics.

In 1998, the stadium got expanded with 5,000 additional seats. Middlesbrough already has planning permission for a further extension of 7,000 seats, but will wait until demand justifies such increase.

The club erected the old Ayresome Park gates in front of the Riverside Stadium as a reminder of their past in 2005.

How to get to the Riverside Stadium

The Riverside Stadium is located in Middlesbrough, just north-east of the town centre and the town's main rail station. The stadium sits on the banks of the River Tees. It is just a short 10-15 minute walk from Middlesbrough Rail Station. The town centre lies directly south of the station and is also only a short walk from the stadium.

Address: Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough, TS3 6RS

Eat, drink, and sleep near the Riverside Stadium

The Riverside Stadium is located between the River Tees and a railroad track in an industrial area. It is small with few attractions nearby but the town center is only a short walk away. There are no hotel directly near the stadium, but the Jurys Inn and Holiday Inn Express in the town center are both easy walking distances and get good reviews.

Middlesbrough Tickets

Tickets for Middlesbrough FC games can be bought online, by phone (+44 844 499 1234), in person at the Ticket Office at the stadium, or at the MFC store on Captain Cook Square. Tickets for Middlesbrough matches can be purchased at the ticket office on the day of the match. Middlesbrough's attendances have gone up significantly in the Premier League, and tickets are easily available for most matches.

Middlesbrough have created two pricing categories for their home matches. Tickets for category B matches, which are the cheapest, range from £30.00 to £34.00. Tickets for category A matches, which are more expensive, range from £35.00 to £39.00.

Call +44 (0) 844 499 1234 or email [email protected] for more information.

Relevant Internet links

Visit Middlesbrough's official website at Mfc.co.uk to find information on tourist attractions in Middlesbrough, as well as train times and fares. Alternatively, visit Middlesbrough's tourist information website at Visitmiddlesbrough.com for more detailed information on what to see and do in the town. Finally, check Nationalrail.co.uk for train times and fares in and around the town.