{"id":165674,"date":"2025-09-24T11:23:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T11:23:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/165674\/"},"modified":"2025-09-24T11:23:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T11:23:09","slug":"from-the-rec-to-welford-road-prem-rugby-stadiums-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/165674\/","title":{"rendered":"From The Rec to Welford Road: PREM Rugby Stadiums You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For rugby fans in the United States, learning the clubs of Gallagher PREM Rugby often begins with where they play. Unlike the NFL or MLB, where most stadiums are modern multi-use facilities, PREM Rugby grounds are deeply tied to their communities, some dating back more than a century.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>These stadiums reflect the history, culture and identity of English rugby, from historic pitches in Bath and Gloucester to modern builds in Exeter and Salford.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Understanding where each club calls home is one of the best ways to connect with the league, especially for fans new to following the Premiership through FloRugby.<\/p>\n<p>Bath Rugby \u2013 The Recreation Ground, Bath, SomersetCapacity: ~14,500 | Opened: 1894<\/p>\n<p>Known simply as The Rec, Bath\u2019s ground is one of the most iconic in English rugby. Nestled in the heart of the city, it has been the home of Bath Rugby since the late 19th century and remains a bucket-list venue for traveling supporters.<\/p>\n<p>Bristol Bears \u2013 Ashton Gate, BristolCapacity: ~27,000 | Opened: 1887 (redeveloped 2016)<\/p>\n<p>Shared with Bristol City Football Club, Ashton Gate is one of the largest stadiums in Premiership Rugby. Its recent renovations make it a modern venue for one of the league\u2019s most ambitious clubs.<\/p>\n<p>Exeter Chiefs \u2013 Sandy Park, Exeter, DevonCapacity: ~15,600 | Opened: 2006<\/p>\n<p>A purpose-built rugby stadium, Sandy Park reflects Exeter\u2019s rise in the professional era. It has hosted Premiership finals, Champions Cup fixtures and even international test matches.<\/p>\n<p>Gloucester Rugby \u2013 Kingsholm Stadium, GloucesterCapacity: ~16,100 | Opened: 1891<\/p>\n<p>Known for its famously loud Shed terrace, Kingsholm is one of the most traditional rugby venues in England. The atmosphere is legendary and central to Gloucester\u2019s rugby identity.<\/p>\n<p>Harlequins \u2013 Twickenham Stoop, Twickenham, LondonCapacity: ~14,800 | Opened: 1963 (current ground)<\/p>\n<p>Located just across the road from Twickenham Stadium, the home of English rugby, the Stoop is Harlequins\u2019 own ground and the site of some of the Premiership\u2019s most exciting matches.<\/p>\n<p>Leicester Tigers \u2013 Mattioli Woods Welford Road, LeicesterCapacity: ~25,800 | Opened: 1892<\/p>\n<p>Welford Road is the largest club rugby stadium in England. Leicester Tigers\u2019 long history of success is tied closely to this ground, which has hosted countless domestic and European classics.<\/p>\n<p>Newcastle Red Bulls \u2013 Kingston Park, Newcastle upon TyneCapacity: ~10,200 | Opened: 1990<\/p>\n<p>Now rebranded under Red Bull ownership, Kingston Park is one of the more modern stadiums in the league. It provides a unique rugby experience in the North East of England.<\/p>\n<p>Northampton Saints \u2013 cinch Stadium at Franklin\u2019s Gardens, NorthamptonCapacity: ~15,200 | Opened: 1880<\/p>\n<p>Franklin\u2019s Gardens, now branded for sponsorship, is among the oldest rugby grounds still in use. It remains central to Northampton\u2019s community and the Saints\u2019 strong tradition.<\/p>\n<p>Sale Sharks \u2013 Salford Stadium, Salford, Greater ManchesterCapacity: ~12,000 | Opened: 2012<\/p>\n<p>Formerly known as the AJ Bell Stadium, this ground provides Sale Sharks with a modern base in the North West. It is shared with rugby league club Salford Red Devils.<\/p>\n<p>Saracens \u2013 StoneX Stadium, Barnet, LondonCapacity: ~10,500 | Opened: 1939 (redeveloped 2013)<\/p>\n<p>Saracens\u2019 home has undergone major renovations to create a state-of-the-art rugby facility. It reflects the club\u2019s modern dominance and commitment to sustainability with its artificial pitch.<\/p>\n<p>Every PREM Rugby Home GroundClubStadiumCity\/LocationCapacityYear OpenedBath RugbyThe Recreation Ground (The Rec)Bath, Somerset~14,5001894Bristol BearsAshton GateBristol~27,0001887 (redeveloped 2016)Exeter ChiefsSandy ParkExeter, Devon~15,6002006Gloucester RugbyKingsholm StadiumGloucester~16,1001891HarlequinsTwickenham StoopTwickenham, London~14,8001963 (current ground)Leicester TigersMattioli Woods Welford RoadLeicester~25,8001892Newcastle Red BullsKingston ParkNewcastle upon Tyne~10,2001990Northampton Saintscinch Stadium at Franklin\u2019s GardensNorthampton~15,2001880Sale SharksSalford Stadium (formerly AJ Bell Stadium)Salford, Greater Manchester~12,0002012SaracensStoneX StadiumBarnet, London~10,5001939 (redeveloped 2013)How To Watch PREM Rugby Information<\/p>\n<p>All PREM Rugby matches stream live and on demand in the United States on FloRugby and the FloSports app. Fans can watch on smart TVs, mobile devices, and tablets, with replays, highlights, and expert analysis available all season.<\/p>\n<p>From the opening kickoff in September to the final round in June, FloRugby is the home for American fans to follow every moment of the 2025-26 PREM Rugby season.<\/p>\n<p>How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby<\/p>\n<p>Professional club rugby in Europe all streams on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States. FloRugby and FloSports also are the U.S. home to:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Join The Rugby Conversation On FloRugby Social<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"For rugby fans in the United States, learning the clubs of Gallagher PREM Rugby often begins with where&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":165675,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[567],"tags":[64,63,760,85],"class_list":["post-165674","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-rugby","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-rugby","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/165674","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=165674"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/165674\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/165675"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=165674"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=165674"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=165674"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}