Madejski Stadium
Stadium Football stadium in Reading, home of Reading FC
Football stadium near Reading in Berkshire, England, home to Reading Football Club from 1998. Supporters attend league matches and occasional concerts and community events.
Madejski Stadium is a football stadium in Reading, England, that serves as the home ground for Reading Football Club. The arena opened in the late 1990s and replaced the club’s former stadium as its main venue.
It is used primarily for professional football matches and has also hosted other sporting events and occasional concerts. The stadium includes spectator stands, hospitality suites and training facilities for the club.
The stadium was developed to provide a modern venue for the club and local events and has been Reading FC’s principal home since it opened. It sits within the borough of Reading and is used year‑round for club activities and matchdays.
Located to the west of central Reading, the stadium is accessible by local roads and public transport serving the town and surrounding Berkshire area.
- Capacity and tenant: holds approximately 24,000 spectators and is the home stadium of Reading Football Club.
- Name origin: named after local businessman John Madejski, who was closely involved in the club at the time the stadium was built.
How to Get to Madejski Stadium #
Madejski Stadium is on the western edge of Reading, Berkshire, adjacent to the A33 and close to junction 11 of the M4 motorway. Reading railway station is the nearest major rail hub; the stadium is a short drive or taxi ride from the station (a couple of miles), and local bus services link the town centre and station with the stadium on matchdays. Driving from central Reading typically takes only a few minutes via the A33.
Tips for Visiting Madejski Stadium #
- On matchdays the easiest way to get to Madejski Stadium is to use Reading town centre park-and-ride or public transport rather than trying to find on-site parking-check Reading Borough Council and club matchday travel pages for the current shuttle/park-and-ride options.
- Your ticket will indicate which turnstile/stand to use; arrive at least 45-60 minutes before kick-off to clear queues and security checks rather than trying to arrive at the last minute.
- Outside matchdays the stadium's public access is limited, so if you want a tour or to attend another event check the club's website for tour availability or scheduled events rather than assuming free access.
Best Time to Visit Madejski Stadium #
Plan visits to coincide with the football season (Aug-May) for matchday atmosphere; off-season months are much quieter.
Weather & Climate near Madejski Stadium #
Madejski Stadium's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (692 mm/year).
January
January is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (68 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 (69 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 71 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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