St Mary's Stadium Verified listing

St Mary’s Stadium is the modern home of Southampton Football Club, located just over a mile from the city centre. Opened in August 2001 as a replacement for the club’s historic former ground, The Dell, the stadium seats around 32,500 fans and meets UEFA’s four-star stadium standards. Its four stands—Itchen, Kingsland, Chapel, and Northam—are arranged in a continuous bowl, with a sleek design that includes semi-transparent roof panels allowing natural light onto the pitch.

Visitors can attend matches by purchasing a ticket, with no membership required unless for priority booking. St Mary’s hosts both men’s and women’s first-team fixtures, and for fans interested in exploring more, guided stadium tours are available. These typically include access to the dressing rooms, players’ tunnel, press areas, and hospitality suites. Displays of club memorabilia, walls of honour, and a view from the pitch make it an engaging experience for both long time supporters and first-time visitors.

Recent upgrades have added to the stadium’s appeal. A large safe-standing section has been introduced in the Northam Stand, making it one of the largest of its kind in the UK. The away fan section has been relocated, and enhanced fan zones now offer entertainment, food, and drink around the stadium’s exterior. Whether you’re there for a matchday thrill or a behind-the-scenes tour, St Mary’s Stadium offers a modern, fan-friendly environment steeped in the club’s proud history.