Parking in Riverside Stadium

Riverside Stadium, located in Middlesbrough, has been the home of Middlesbrough FC since it was opened in 1995. The club are nicknamed The Boro or The Smoggies, a name derived from the smog created due to the city’s industrial history. They were one of the founding members of the Premier League and won the FA Cup in 1997.

Middlesbrough railway station is located roughly 20 minutes from the Riverside Stadium. It provides services from the North West. Due to average attendances being in excess of 16,000 people, and the limited amount of parking near the ground it can be time consuming to find a suitable space. Therefore, it is advisable to book your parking space in advance. This will help secure a guaranteed and often cheaper parking space.

Ten minutes from the Riverside Stadium, Doctor Browns can be found, serving real ales and food. Alternatively, The Lord Byron always proves popular on match days. There are also some interesting attractions, such as Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, Dorman Museum and the Captain Cook Birthplace Museum. 

Postcode for satnav: TS3 6RS

Does the Riverside Stadium have its own parking?

There are limited parking spaces available at Riverside Stadium in Car Park E for a cost of £8.50 per car. Spaces must be pre-booked through the ticket office.

Is there on-street parking around the Riverside Stadium?

There is plenty of on-street parking available in the area about 15 to 20 minutes’ walk away from the Riverside Stadium.

What restrictions are in place on match days?

Parking in a private car park may be an option but be aware of time restrictions in these car parks on match days. Bear in mind that it can take about 45 minutes or so after the end of the match before you are able to exit the car park.

What public transport options are available for getting to the Riverside Stadium?

Middlesbrough railway station is about 10 minutes away from the Riverside Stadium, where services run from the North West.

What’s the capacity of the Riverside Stadium?

The capacity of Riverside Stadium is 34,742, all seated.

How many away fans does the Riverside Stadium hold?

Up to 3,000 away fans can be accommodated at Riverside Stadium.

What is the away end at the Riverside Stadium?

Away supporters are seated on one side of the East Stand, towards the South East corner, at one side of the stadium.

What’s the Riverside Stadium’s address?

The address of Riverside Stadium is Middlesbrough, TS3 6RS.