Pride Park Stadium
Stadium Football stadium in Derby, home of Derby County
A Derby stadium hosting Derby County fixtures, concerts and corporate events; fans arrive for matchday atmosphere, stadium tours and occasional large-scale live performances.
Pride Park Stadium is a football stadium in Derby, England, and the home ground of Derby County Football Club. It opened in 1997 to replace the club’s former ground, providing modern spectator and hospitality facilities.
The venue holds roughly 33,600 spectators and includes executive boxes and conference spaces used for non-match events. It is primarily used for league matches and club events, with occasional concerts and community uses.
The stadium was built for Derby County and replaced the older Baseball Ground as the club’s main venue; it has undergone standard maintenance and seating adjustments since opening. It remains the club’s principal home stadium.
Pride Park sits on the northern edge of Derby city centre in the Pride Park area, adjacent to business and retail parks and served by local roads and bus routes.
- Capacity: Seats about 33,600 spectators for football matches, with corporate facilities and matchday hospitality.
- Access: Located immediately adjacent to Derby's business park, it is within walking distance of the city centre and local transport links on matchdays.
How to Get to Pride Park Stadium #
Pride Park is a short drive east of Derby city center. Use the A52 or local transport links; Derby rail station is about a 15-20 minute taxi ride. Match-day bus services operate from key points in Derby.
Tips for Visiting Pride Park Stadium #
- Buy match tickets in advance for Championship fixtures and cup ties.
- Some guided stadium tours are offered on non-match days - check the club's website.
- Arrive early on match day to explore the nearby Pride Park retail and dining precinct.
Best Time to Visit Pride Park Stadium #
Visit during the football season for matches and the best atmosphere.
Weather & Climate near Pride Park Stadium #
Pride Park Stadium's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (653 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (51 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 11°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 62 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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