Kirklees Stadium Stadium
Football stadium in Huddersfield, home to Huddersfield Town
Known commercially as John Smith's Stadium in Huddersfield, Kirklees Stadium stages football and Super League rugby, plus occasional concerts. Fans travel for Huddersfield Town and Giants fixtures; local pubs and matchday atmosphere draw visitors on game days.
Kirklees Stadium at a Glance#
Address: Stadium Way, Huddersfield, HD1 6PG, United Kingdom
Website: https://kirkleesstadium.co.uk/
About Kirklees Stadium#
Kirklees Stadium, commonly known by a sponsored name, is a multi-use all-seater stadium in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. It opened in 1994 and serves as the principal venue for professional football and rugby league in the town.
The stadium regularly stages English Football League matches and Super League fixtures and contains corporate and conference facilities as well as spectator stands. Matchdays combine football and rugby crowds at different times of the year, and the site is equipped for national cup matches and selected concerts.
The venue was built to replace Huddersfield’s former central stadium and brought modern facilities and spectator seating to the town. Since opening it has undergone naming-rights changes and periodic upgrades to seating and hospitality.
Kirklees Stadium sits just north of Huddersfield town centre and is within easy walking distance of the town’s main transport links and amenities.
- Capacity and use: The stadium has an all-seated capacity of about 24,500 and hosts both association football and rugby league fixtures.
- Resident clubs: Home teams include Huddersfield Town A.F.C. (football) and Huddersfield Giants (rugby league), making it a year-round sporting venue.
How to Get to Kirklees Stadium#
The stadium is in Huddersfield, a short taxi or bus ride from Huddersfield railway station. Local bus routes and match-day shuttles serve the ground; parking is available but can fill on match days.
Tips for Visiting Kirklees Stadium#
- If attending a Huddersfield Town match, arrive early to experience pre-match pubs and avoid last-minute congestion.
- Public transport (train to Huddersfield station and local buses or taxis) is often easier than driving-parking can be limited on match days.
- Check the club's website for ticket release and away-fan arrangements-some sections are segregated for visiting supporters.
Best Time to Visit Kirklees Stadium#
Football season (autumn to spring) is when the stadium is busiest; summer sees reduced match activity but occasional events.
Weather & Climate near Kirklees Stadium#
Kirklees Stadium's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 1°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (801 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 7° | 0° | 84 mm | overcast | 95% | 5.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.9h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 7° | 0° | 61 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.6h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 3° | 67 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 5° | 58 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.2 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Good | 7° - 16° | 11° | 52 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.9 m/s | 1.0 high | 15.7h |
| June | Good | 10° - 18° | 14° | 65 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 16.7h |
| July | Good | 12° - 21° | 16° | 49 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 16.2h |
| August | Good | 12° - 20° | 16° | 63 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 14.6h |
| September | Good | 10° - 17° | 13° | 65 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 13° | 10° | 74 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.4h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 78 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 85 mm | overcast | 96% | 4.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.3h |