KC Stadium
Stadium Hull's municipal football stadium, home of Hull City
A multiuse stadium in Kingston upon Hull that hosts Hull City AFC football and Hull FC rugby league; matchdays bring local supporters to the stadium on the city’s west side.
The KC Stadium (now known by a different commercial name) is a multi-purpose stadium in Kingston upon Hull, England, built to host professional football and rugby league matches. It was developed to replace older city venues and provide a modern venue for both codes.
The stadium offers spectator seating, corporate facilities and event spaces for home matches and occasional concerts or community events. It serves as the home ground for the city’s professional football club and a major rugby league team.
The stadium opened in the early 2000s as a modern replacement for older stadia in the city and has undergone naming-rights changes since its opening. It was designed to meet both football and rugby league requirements and to provide commercial facilities for events.
The stadium lies on the western edge of Kingston upon Hull, within the city’s urban area and easily accessible from the city centre by road and public transport.
- Stadium role and opening: Opened in 2002 and built as a dual-purpose stadium to host both football and rugby league, serving as the main sports venue for the city of Kingston upon Hull.
How to Get to KC Stadium #
The KC Stadium (Hull) sits close to the A63/Clive Sullivan Way on the western edge of Kingston upon Hull. From Hull city centre it’s a short taxi ride or a 20-30 minute walk; from Hull Paragon Interchange (the main rail/bus station) allow around 20-30 minutes on foot or a short bus/taxi ride. Local Stagecoach bus services serve stops near the stadium-check current local timetables for exact routes and stop names.
Tips for Visiting KC Stadium #
- Plan to arrive at least 60-90 minutes before kick‑off to avoid the worst of matchday traffic and queueing at the turnstiles; roads and car parks near the stadium bottleneck quickly.
- Travel via Hull Paragon Interchange (train/bus) and then take the short taxi or local bus link rather than driving-matchday parking is limited and the public-transport route drops you within easy walking distance.
- If you can't attend a match, check for official stadium tours or club museum openings on non‑matchdays-many visitors miss the behind‑the‑scenes tours that require pre-booking.
Best Time to Visit KC Stadium #
Plan around the football season: visit on a match day for lively atmosphere, or in summer off-season for a much quieter experience.
Weather & Climate near KC Stadium #
KC Stadium's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (646 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 68 mm of rain, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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