St Mary's Stadium Stadium
Southampton's football stadium and club home ground
Southampton's St Mary's Stadium hosts Southampton FC matches and occasional concerts; fans come for Premier League fixtures and matchday atmosphere close to the city centre.
St Mary’s Stadium is a football stadium in Southampton, England, and the home ground of Southampton Football Club. It opened in 2001 and provides a seated bowl with a capacity of roughly 32,000 spectators.
The stadium hosts domestic league and cup matches and occasional concerts and events. The bowl seating is continuous around the pitch and matchdays draw local and visiting supporters, with a mix of general seating and corporate facilities.
Built to replace the club’s former ground, The Dell, the stadium was developed to give Southampton a larger modern venue capable of meeting contemporary safety and seating standards. It has been the club’s primary home since opening in 2001.
The ground sits in the St Mary’s area of the city of Southampton in southern England, within the urban area of the city and accessible from local transport links.
How to Get to St Mary's Stadium#
St Mary’s is about a 20-30 minute walk from Southampton Central station or a short taxi ride. By road use the A33 and stadium signage on match days; the club operates park-and-ride services for larger fixtures.
Tips for Visiting St Mary's Stadium#
- Book stadium tours via Southampton FC's official site; tours that include the players' tunnel and museum sell out on home match weekends.
- Arrive early on match days to avoid tailbacks on the A33 and allow time for security checks.
- Use Southampton Central railway station and walk (approx. 20-30 minutes) or take a short taxi to the stadium; there is also a park-and-ride on match days.
Best Time to Visit St Mary's Stadium#
To feel the stadium's energy, attend a match during the football season; otherwise book a tour in the off-season for a quieter visit.