Loftus Road Stadium

Football stadium and home of Queens Park Rangers

Loftus Road in West London hosts Queens Park Rangers fixtures; football fans visit for matchday atmosphere, local pubs and the stadium's intimate, old‑school feel in Shepherd's Bush.

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Loftus Road at a Glance#

Address: Loftus Road (Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium), London W12 0AE, United Kingdom

Website: https://www.qpr.co.uk/

About Loftus Road#

Loftus Road is a football stadium in Shepherd’s Bush, west London, primarily known as the long-time home ground of Queens Park Rangers Football Club. It is an intimate, urban stadium set within a dense residential and commercial area.

Matchday experience centers on the compact stands that bring spectators close to the pitch, and the ground is used mainly for domestic football fixtures. The stadium has been modernised over time while retaining a small, local feel.

The site has hosted football at senior level since the early 20th century and has been associated with QPR for much of its history. Renovations and ownership changes have altered facilities but the ground remains the club’s historic base.

Loftus Road sits in Shepherd’s Bush, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, with public transport links via local tube and bus services to central London.

  • Capacity & location: Stadium capacity is around 18,000 seats and it is located in the Shepherd’s Bush area of west London, close to White City and Hammersmith.

How to Get to Loftus Road#

Loftus Road (Queens Park Rangers’ stadium) is in Shepherd’s Bush, west London. The stadium is a short walk from several Underground stations: White City and Shepherd’s Bush (Central line) are within roughly 10-15 minutes’ walk, and Goldhawk Road (Hammersmith & City/Circle) is also close (about 5-10 minutes). Numerous London Buses serve the Shepherd’s Bush area and the A219/Loftus Road runs by the ground if you drive (limited matchday parking).

Tips for Visiting Loftus Road#

  • Use public transport rather than driving - the stadium is best reached from nearby Tube and Overground stations (Shepherd's Bush/White City/Goldhawk Road areas) to avoid restricted parking and matchday traffic.
  • Arrive 30-45 minutes before kick-off to clear security, get through queues and soak up the pre-match atmosphere at local pubs and the concourses.
  • Buy tickets from the club's official channels and check QPR's entry and bag policies beforehand to speed entry on matchday.

Best Time to Visit Loftus Road#

Visit during the English football season (August-May) to see matches, but plan for large crowds on weekend and high-profile fixtures; off-season is much quieter.

Football season (peak crowds)
August-May · 2-22°C
Stadium is busiest on match days (especially weekend matches and local derbies); expect heavy crowds and limited ticket availability for popular fixtures.
Off-season/summer
June-July · 15-25°C
No regular league matches - much quieter around the ground, easier access to nearby bars and transport.

Weather & Climate near Loftus Road#

Climate

Loftus Road'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 23°C. Moderate rainfall (619 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 42 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor 2° - 8° 2° 60 mm overcast 93% 4.3 m/s 0.1 low 8.2h
February Acceptable 2° - 8° 2° 38 mm overcast 90% 4.2 m/s 0.2 low 9.8h
March Acceptable 3° - 11° 4° 46 mm overcast 86% 4.3 m/s 0.4 low 11.7h
April Acceptable 5° - 14° 7° 45 mm overcast 81% 4.0 m/s 0.8 moderate 13.7h
May Good 8° - 18° 13° 49 mm overcast 79% 3.8 m/s 1.2 high 15.4h
June Good 11° - 21° 16° 54 mm overcast 78% 3.5 m/s 1.4 high 16.3h
July Very Good 13° - 23° 18° 43 mm overcast 76% 3.5 m/s 1.4 high 15.9h
August Very Good 13° - 23° 18° 50 mm overcast 78% 3.3 m/s 1.1 high 14.4h
September Good 11° - 19° 15° 57 mm overcast 81% 3.4 m/s 0.7 moderate 12.5h
October Good 8° - 15° 11° 60 mm overcast 87% 3.5 m/s 0.3 low 10.5h
November Acceptable 5° - 11° 5° 59 mm overcast 92% 3.7 m/s 0.1 low 8.7h
December Poor 3° - 9° 3° 58 mm overcast 94% 4.0 m/s 0.0 low 7.7h

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