Multi-use stadium in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England
John Smith's Stadium
Full name
The John Smith's Stadium[1]
Former names
Galpharm Stadium (2004–2012) Alfred McAlpine Stadium (1994–2004)
Location
Stadium Way, Huddersfield, HD1 6PG, England
Owner
Kirklees Metropolitan Council Huddersfield Town Huddersfield Giants
Operator
KSDL (Kirklees Stadium Development Ltd.)
Capacity
24,121[4]
Record attendance
24,375 (rugby league)[2] 24,263 (football)[3]
Field size
105 m × 69 m (344 ft × 226 ft)
Surface
Grass with under-soil heating
Construction
Built
1994
Opened
1994
Architect
Populous
Builder
Alfred McAlpine
Tenants
Huddersfield Town (1994–present) Huddersfield Giants (1994–present)
Website
www.johnsmithsstadium.com
Kirklees Stadium (currently known due to sponsorship as the John Smith's Stadium)[1][5][6][7] is a multi-use stadium in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. Since 1994, it has been the home ground of football club Huddersfield Town and rugby league side Huddersfield Giants, both of whom moved from Leeds Road.
The stadium was a venue for the Rugby League World Cup in 1995 ,2000, 2013 and 2021, in addition to the 1999 Rugby Union World Cup. It is owned by both clubs, as well as Kirklees Council. Its naming rights have passed from constructors Alfred McAlpine to pharmaceutical company Galpharm International in 2004, then to John Smith's Brewery eight years later.
^ ab"Stadium History". The John Smith's Stadium. Archived from the original on 4 August 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
^2013 RLWC – England vs Ireland Rugby League Project
^"Huddersfield Town v Liverpool Stats". Premier League. 21 October 2020. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
^"VIEWING PLATFORM FOR AWAY SUPPORTERS". Huddersfield Town AFC. 3 November 2017. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
^"New deal signed for naming rights for John Smith's Stadium". Examiner Live. Reach. 13 December 2016. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
^"Are you coming to the John Smith's Stadium? Here are the best ways for you to get to the match!". Huddersfield Town AFC. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
^"Matchday information". Huddersfield Giants. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
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