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Hillsborough Stadium

Sheffield Wednesday · Sheffield, England

EFL League One soccer stadium active
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TurfNurd Score — Iconic venue
Based on capacity, historical significance and visitor interest
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Team
Sheffield Wednesday
Capacity
39,732
Year Built
1899
Surface
grass
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Country

About Hillsborough Stadium

Hillsborough Stadium is a soccer venue located in Sheffield, England, with a seating capacity of 39,732. It is home to Sheffield Wednesday, who compete in EFL League One. Hillsborough Stadium is one of 93 venues in England tracked on TurfNurd, and ranks 1st among EFL League One stadiums by capacity.

About Hillsborough Stadium

Hillsborough Stadium

Hillsborough Stadium stands as one of English football's most historic venues, having welcomed Sheffield Wednesday supporters through its gates since 1899. This grand old ground in Sheffield's Owlerton district offers visitors a chance to experience over a century of footballing heritage, with its 34,835-seat capacity creating an atmospheric setting that captures the passion of South Yorkshire's sporting tradition.

Historic moments
1966
FIFA World Cup Group Stage
World Cup
1989
FA Cup Semi-Final - Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest
24,000 attendance
Cup Final
1991
League Cup Final Replay - Sheffield Wednesday vs Manchester United
34,000 attendance
Cup Final
1996
UEFA European Championship Group Stage
Continental Championship
2005
England vs Azerbaijan - World Cup Qualifier
33,011 attendance
International Match
Score breakdown: Capacity 15p · Historic events 30p · League prestige 15p