Pride Park Stadium is a football ground in Derby, England, and the home of Derby County FC. With a capacity of roughly 33,000, it is one of the larger venues in the East Midlands, and on a matchday it gives visitors a real sense of the city's football culture.
The ground and its history
The stadium opened in 1997 and replaced the club's former home, the Baseball Ground. Since then it has hosted Championship and Premier League football, and the atmosphere on a full night is one of the main reasons people make the trip.
What a visit offers
- A match-day experience at a large, modern football stadium.
- Occasional concerts and other events held at the venue, depending on the season.
- A base in Derby, a city with its own rail connections and a range of places to eat and stay nearby.
Fans planning a visit should check the club's own listings for fixtures and any events before setting out, as the programme changes through the year. Pride Park sits within the city of Derby, so a day out can easily combine a match or event with time spent exploring the wider city.