Elland Road Stadium
Football stadium and Leeds United's historic home ground
Elland Road stadium in Leeds hosts Leeds United matches and displays club memorabilia; matchday atmospheres and nearby Leeds nightlife draw visiting fans to the historic ground.
Elland Road at a Glance#
Address: Elland Road, Leeds LS11 0ES, England
Website: https://www.leedsunited.com/
Admission: Event/ticket based (prices vary by match/tour)
About Elland Road#
Elland Road is a football stadium in Leeds, West Yorkshire, that has served as the home ground of Leeds United Football Club since the club’s formation. The ground dates back to the late 19th century and remains a focal point for major matches and events in the city.
The stadium offers tiered stands and facilities for supporters, with multiple entry points and transport connections for large crowds on matchdays. It has undergone redevelopment phases to modernise facilities while maintaining its role as a principal sporting venue for Leeds.
Elland Road sits within the Elland Road district of Leeds, a short distance southwest of the city centre and well connected by road and public transport networks.
- Club home: Long-established home of Leeds United Football Club and a central sporting venue in the city since the late 19th century.
- Access: Located close to central Leeds with public transport links including nearby train and bus services for matchday access.
How to Get to Elland Road#
Elland Road stadium is west of Leeds city centre in the Beeston/Armley area. From Leeds railway station it’s about 3 miles (roughly 4-5 km) west - a drive of around 15-25 minutes depending on traffic via the A647/A63; there are regular city buses from Leeds city centre to stops near the ground (matchday services increase frequency). Walking from central Leeds would take around 40-60 minutes.
Tips for Visiting Elland Road#
- On matchdays use public transport from Leeds city centre - regular match-day buses and services run from Leeds station/City Square to Elland Road and are much faster than trying to drive and park near the stadium.
- If you want behind-the-scenes access, book a stadium tour or museum visit on a non-match day in advance; these sell out around popular fixtures and cup games.
- To avoid long entry queues, arrive at least 45-60 minutes before kickoff and enter through the designated away/home turnstiles shown on your ticket - matchday stewards and signage will direct you to the correct entrance.
Best Time to Visit Elland Road#
If you want a calm visit, go on a non-match day or during the off-season; match days are lively but very crowded.
Weather & Climate near Elland Road#
Elland Road's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (710 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 6° | 0° | 73 mm | overcast | 96% | 4.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.9h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 7° | 4° | 52 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.6h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 3° | 58 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 5° | 53 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Good | 7° - 16° | 11° | 51 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.8 m/s | 1.0 high | 15.7h |
| June | Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 60 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 16.7h |
| July | Good | 12° - 21° | 16° | 47 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.5 m/s | 1.2 high | 16.2h |
| August | Good | 12° - 20° | 16° | 57 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 14.6h |
| September | Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 57 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 13° | 8° | 61 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.4h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 9° | 4° | 66 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 75 mm | overcast | 96% | 4.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.3h |
