Molineux Stadium

Stadium Historic Wolverhampton football stadium, home of Wolves

Wolverhampton’s Molineux Stadium hosts Wolverhampton Wanderers matches and occasional events; fans attend Premier League fixtures, guided stadium tours and club-history displays on matchdays.

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Molineux Stadium is the football ground that serves as the home of Wolverhampton Wanderers FC in Wolverhampton, England. The ground has been in use by the club since the late 19th century and is located close to the city centre.

Matchdays bring stands, club facilities, and local transport adjustments; non-matchday visitors may find a club shop and occasional stadium tours. The stadium has undergone multiple redevelopments and modernisations while retaining its role as the club’s principal home ground.

The stadium sits in the Wolverhampton urban area in the West Midlands and is well served by local roads and public transport for fans travelling from the city and surrounding towns.

  • Home of Wolves: Home stadium of Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club and the centrepiece for matchday activity in Wolverhampton.
Molineux Stadium
Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton WV1 4QR, England, United Kingdom
52.5908, -2.1309
Box office/tour desk Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00; matchdays/tours as scheduled
Match tickets vary by fixture; stadium tours and hospitality priced separately (see website)

How to Get to Molineux Stadium #

Molineux Stadium is in central Wolverhampton, a short walk from Wolverhampton railway station (around 10-20 minutes on foot depending on route). The city is served by frequent rail services from Birmingham New Street (West Midlands Trains) and by the West Midlands Metro; by road Wolverhampton is roughly 15-20 miles (25-30 km) northwest of Birmingham via the A41/A454 and local ring roads.

Tips for Visiting Molineux Stadium #

  • Travel to matchday from Wolverhampton train station and follow official stadium signage for a straightforward 15-20 minute walk rather than trying to drive and park near the ground on busy matchdays.
  • Get to the stadium 60-90 minutes before kick-off to pass through security, soak up the pre-match atmosphere around the concourses and club shop, and avoid last-minute crowding at the main gates.
  • If you want a quieter visit, book a non-match-day stadium tour in advance - tours and the club museum reveal behind-the-scenes areas and history that most matchday visitors don't see.

Best Time to Visit Molineux Stadium #

To experience Molineux Stadium at its liveliest go on a home matchday during the football season; visit in summer for fewer crowds and easier tours.

Match season (peak crowds)
August-May (English football season) · ~4-18°C typical matchday range
Weekends and home matchdays draw large, lively crowds-best for atmosphere but expect busy transport and local areas.
Off-season / summer
June-July · ~12-22°C
Fewer events and lower visitor numbers; a good time for quieter stadium tours or visits when available.
Winter (weather)
December-February · ~2-8°C
Cool, often wet conditions; matches still run but plan for colder, wetter weather when attending.

Weather & Climate near Molineux Stadium #

Climate

Molineux 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 20°C. Abundant rainfall (1004 mm/year), wettest in November, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Best Time to Visit
JulyMayAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

98 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.1h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.8h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.5h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 20°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 20°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
14.5h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
13°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.4h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (104 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (104 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

104 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.5h daylight

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