
West Bromwich Albion · West Bromwich, England
The Hawthorns is a soccer venue located in West Bromwich, England, with a seating capacity of 26,688. It is home to West Bromwich Albion, who compete in EFL Championship. The Hawthorns is one of 93 venues in England tracked on TurfNurd, and ranks 11th among EFL Championship stadiums by capacity.
The Hawthorns holds the distinction of being the first Football League ground built in the 20th century, constructed in just four months and opening in September 1900 as the home of West Bromwich Albion. This historic stadium in the heart of the Black Country has witnessed over a century of footballing passion, including a remarkable record attendance of 64,815 spectators in 1937 that speaks to its storied past. Today's visitors can experience authentic English football culture at this venerable ground, where the echoes of more than 120 years of sporting heritage resonate through every stand.