Leeds
🏟️ Address: Headingley Rugby Stadium, Saint Michael's Lane, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3BR, United Kingdom Directions in Google Maps
Headingley Stadium is situated about 4 km northwest of Leeds city centre. You can easily get to the ground by either train or bus.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Headingley Rugby Stadium. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
The stadium does not offer car parking to the general public on match days. However, there are limited car parking spaces in car park K and car park F for disabled visitors. They are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
On non-match days, once you arrive at the Gatehouse (situated at Gate B on St. Michael’s Lane), you are typically directed to a parking space within the stadium site by a steward.
Off-site car parking options include:
A taxi from the city centre - for example from Leeds train station - can take less than 20 minutes to reach the ground.
You can use 19, 27, and 56 bus lines to get to the stadium. The closest bus stops to Headingley Stadium are:
The closest stop to Headingley Stadium is Burley Park Station, which is a 1.5 km (18 min) walk to the stadium. It is on the Harrogate Line, and so can be used by travellers coming from Leeds central train station.
The cycle stands are located in the South Stand car park as well as under the Pavilion on the cricket stadium side of the ground. Please note that the stands can be used on a match day only.
If you'd like to see the West Yorkshire cycle map, please click here.
Leeds is a relatively small and affordable city with all kinds of accommodation on offer from cheap and cheerful hostels and budget hotels to swanky Airbnb’s and high-end boutique hotels.
If travelling from in or around the Headingley area, walking is a viable way to reach the stadium. From Leeds city centre it will of course not be as quick a way to reach the ground, but it is still possible - it is approximately a 3.4 km (41 min) walk away.
Spectators are permitted to bring in water and soft drinks provided they are stored in a sealed, clear, plastic bottle. Bottle tops may be removed at the turnstiles. Sealed drinks cartons (e.g. for juice) and flasks (e.g. for hot drinks) are also permitted.
Canned drinks, other cans and tins, and glass vessels of all kinds are all prohibited. Alcohol also cannot be brought into the ground, regardless of the container in which it is stored.
There are many entrances located around the perimeter of Headingley Rugby Stadium:
Toilets are located throughout all stands.
Accessibility
Disabled people can access the stadium via Gates B, E, and G. Speak to turnstile staff before entering the stadium, if you are unsure which of the 3 gates to use.
On match days, stewards are present at the St. Michael's Lane ticket office and entrance, and the stadium turnstiles. On non-match days, disabled persons should use Gate B (St. Michael's Lane) to access the ticket office.
Toilets
Disabled-accessible toilets can be found in the following parts of the stadium:
Audio headsets
Visually-impaired attendees can borrow audio headsets on match days to aid their enjoyment of the game. A deposit of GBP £10 is required upon collecting a headset, and they are typically loaned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Headingley Rugby Stadium has a capacity of approximately 22,000. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
Saint Michael's Lane, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3BR, United Kingdom.
