The Hawthorns

The Hawthorns is a football stadium in West Bromwich, England, and the long-standing home ground of West Bromwich Albion Football Club. The venue has been used by the club since opening in 1900 and remains the town’s main large sports venue.

Spectators view matches from four principal stands that form a compact bowl around the pitch, with a capacity of roughly 26,500 seats and corporate facilities. The stadium hosts domestic football fixtures and occasional other sporting and community events.

The ground was developed and expanded in stages through the 20th century to add seating and modern facilities while retaining its traditional location within the town. It retains established matchday routines and local transport links.

Located in the West Midlands conurbation, the stadium sits in West Bromwich just northwest of Birmingham city centre and is served by adjacent rail and bus services.

• Seating capacity: Modern capacity is approximately 26,500 seats, with seating divided between four main stands and corporate areas.
• Transport access: Direct rail access is available via the small station adjacent to the ground, which is the most convenient public transport link for matchdays.

What to See #

• Main stands: The principal spectator sections that surround the playing turf, named locally as the East Stand, West Stand, Birmingham Road End and Smethwick End, forming the stadium's four-sided bowl.
• The Hawthorns railway station: Railway station directly adjacent to the stadium providing frequent rail services to Birmingham and the wider West Midlands, used by most matchgoing fans.