Key facts
| Address | Rodney Rd, Newport NP19 0UU |
| Capacity | 8,700 (7,850 for football) |
| Build Date | 1877 |
| Architect | Thomas Douglas-Jones |
| Who is the owner of Rodney Parade? | Welsh Rugby Union |
| Where is Rodney Parade located? | 51°35′18″N 2°59′16″W |
| Surface | PlayMaster (Hybrid grass) |
Description
Rodney Parade is home to the Newport Gwent Dragons RFC and holds a total of 11,676 spectators. The stadium has been hosting Welsh Rugby League since 1877, during its early days, Rodnet Parage was also used as an Athletics ground.
FAQ
Rodney Parade was originally opened in 1877. It has undergone several renovations and improvements since then.
The stadium is named after its location on Rodney Parade, a street in Newport, Wales. The name “Rodney” likely comes from George Brydges Rodney, a famous 18th-century British naval officer.
Rodney Parade is currently home to three teams:
Newport County A.F.C. (football);
Dragons (rugby union);
Newport RFC (rugby union).
The current capacity of Rodney Parade is approximately 8,700 for football matches. The capacity can vary slightly for rugby matches.
The stadium has four main stands:
Hazell Stand (East);
Bisley Stand (West);
North Terrace;
South Stand.
No, Rodney Parade is not an all-seater stadium. It has both seated areas and standing terraces.
Besides regular league matches, Rodney Parade has hosted international rugby matches for Wales’ under-20 and women’s teams. It has also been the venue for Welsh Cup finals in football.
One unique aspect of Rodney Parade is its hybrid grass-synthetic pitch, installed in 2017. This allows for year-round use by multiple sports teams without significant degradation of the playing surface.
