Key facts
| Address | Champion Hill Stadium, Edgar Kail Way, Dog Kennel Hill, Dulwichm London, SE22 8BD |
| Capacity | 3,000 seats |
| Build Date | 1931 |
| Record Attendance | 23,485 |
Description
Champion Hill was built in East Dulwich, the UK in 1912, and Dulwich Hamlet F.C. started to use the ground for football games right away. It lasted for 106 years until the football club was forced to leave the land by a development company.
In 1948, Summer Olympics were played at the ground. It used to be one of the largest amateur football stadiums in the UK, but due to financial difficulties, lots of the land was sold out in the 1980s. There is a Sainsbury’s supermarket now located instead of the old area of training pitch.
A new football stadium was constructed on the site of the former stadium. Before the renovation, it could be visited by about 20,000, but the capacity of a new stadium was significantly less. The renovated football stadium was built in 1992. The maximum number of people that it could host is around 3,000 (this is the highest attendance that was noticed in 2015).
The stadium was also used by a range of other football clubs, including Corinthian-Casuals (1963-1968), Fisher Athletic (2004-2009), and Fisher club (2009-2016). The ground was also often shared along with Millwall Lionesses.
In 2018, the Dulwich Hamlet had a conflict with Meadow Residential LLP, the investment fund that actually owns their ground. As a result, the football club had to leave the ground.
FAQ
The current Champion Hill stadium was opened in 1992. However, it’s worth noting that this is not the first stadium on this site. The original Champion Hill ground dated back to 1912 and was home to Dulwich Hamlet FC until it was demolished in 1991.
The stadium takes its name from its location on Champion Hill in East Dulwich, London. The area has been known as Champion Hill since at least the 19th century, long before the stadium was built.
Champion Hill has a capacity of 3,000 spectators. This includes both seating and standing areas.
Champion Hill is the home ground of Dulwich Hamlet Football Club. The club has a long history in the area, having played at various incarnations of Champion Hill since 1912.
One of the most notable features of Champion Hill is its main stand. This covered seating area provides a good view of the pitch and protects spectators from the elements. The stadium also features terracing on three sides, which adds to the traditional non-league football atmosphere.
