Key facts
| Address | Ashton Road, Bristol BS3 2EJ |
| Capacity | 27,000 |
| Build Date | 1887 |
| Record Attendance | 43,335 (Bristol City FC vs Preston North End F.C., 16th February 1935) |
| Who is the owner of Ashton Gate Stadium? | Bristol City FC |
| Pitch Size | 105 m by 69 m |
| Where is Ashton Gate Stadium located? | 51°26′24″N 2°37′13″W |
| Surface | Desso Grassmaster |
Description
Ashton Gate, built in 1904 is the Home of Bristol City, the capacity of the stadium is 22,000 and the highest attendance was 43,335 against Preston North End during an FA Cup 5th round tie which was played in 1935.
Ashton Gate is currently under redevelopment and planes are to increase the capacity to approximately 30,000 spectators.
FAQ
Ashton Gate Stadium was originally opened in 1887. However, it has undergone several renovations and redevelopments since then, with the most recent major redevelopment completed in 2016.
The stadium is named after its location in the Ashton Gate area of Bristol, which is in the southwestern part of the city.
Ashton Gate is the home stadium of Bristol City Football Club, who play in the EFL Championship. It’s also used by Bristol Bears rugby union team for their home matches.
Following the 2016 redevelopment, Ashton Gate Stadium has a capacity of approximately 27,000 spectators.
The stadium has four main stands:
Lansdown Stand (West Stand);
South Stand;
Dolman Stand (East Stand);
Atyeo Stand (North Stand).
Yes, besides football and rugby matches, Ashton Gate is also used as a venue for concerts and other large events. It has hosted several major music acts since its redevelopment.
The stadium is accessible by various means of transport:
Bus: Several local bus routes serve the stadium area.
Car: There’s limited parking at the stadium, but park and ride services are available on match days.
Walking: It’s about a 25-30 minute walk from Bristol city center.
