King Power Stadium

King Power Stadium
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Full nameKing Power Stadium
Former namesWalkers Stadium (2002–2011)
LocationFilbert Way
Leicester
LE2 7FL
Public transitNational Rail Leicester
OwnerKing Power
Capacity32,259 [1]
Record attendanceFootball: 32,241 (Leicester City vs Sunderland, 8 August 2015)
Rugby: 32,500 (Leicester Tigers vs Bath, 1 April 2006)
Field size105 by 68 metres (114.8 yd × 74.4 yd)[1]
SurfaceDesso GrassMaster
Construction
Broke ground2000
Built2001–2002
Opened23 July 2002 (2002-07-23)
Construction cost£35-£37 million
ArchitectThe Miller Partnership
Tenants
Leicester City (2002–present)
Leicester City Women (2021–present)

King Power Stadium is a football stadium in the city of Leicester, East Midlands, England, and the home of Leicester City since 2002. The stadium has a capacity of 32,259 and was known as the Walkers Stadium until 2011.[2] The club lifted the Premier League title on the site in 2016, which attracted worldwide attention. Since 2021, the stadium has also been the primary home of Leicester City Women.[3][4]

  1. ^ a b "Premier League Handbook 2024/25" (PDF). 30 July 2024. p. 24. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  2. ^ https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14027229
  3. ^ "Conferences & Events | Leicester City". www.lcfc.com. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
  4. ^ "LCFC Women To Play Historic First WSL Season At King Power Stadium". LCFC. 25 August 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2022.

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