Parking in Madejski Stadium

The Madejski Stadium has been home to Reading FC since 1998 and The London Irish RFC since 2000. The stadium is also the end point of the Reading Half Marathon and is named after John Madejski, the Chairman of Reading FC. The club is one of the oldest teams in the UK and are known as the Royal’s because they are located in the Royal County of Berkshire.

The closest train station to the Madejski Stadium is Reading Railway Station and is situated over three miles from the ground. There are busses that can take you directly to the ground from the station but the queues for these can become quite substantial. There is a small official Car Park near the ground, but it can get busy and take quite some time to enter and exit. It is therefore often easier and quicker to pre-book cheaper parking in the surrounding area, located on dirve ways, on residential streets and third party car parks.

There are very few pubs and restaurants located near the Madejski Stadium, and it is advisable to visit the town centre for food and drinks. There are also a number of particularly interesting attractions to visit in and around the city, including Reading Museum, Reading Abbey Ruins, and the Silchester Roman City Walls and Amphitheatre is just a short drive from the ground.

Postcode for satnav: RG2 0FL

Does the Madejski Stadium have its own parking?

There is limited parking available at the Madejski Stadium, but this can get busy and congested quickly on match days.

Is there on-street parking around the Madejski Stadium?

There are often a number of unofficial car parks on match days on the sites of local businesses. These are signposted ‘match parking’.

What restrictions are in place on match days?

Avoid parking in the nearby business park as there are restrictions in place in this area, unless you've been able to pre-book in advance.

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

Reading Railway Station is about three miles away from the Madejski Stadium. There is an F1 Football Special bus service which runs on match days between the railway station and the stadium.

What’s the capacity of the Madejski Stadium?

Madejski Stadium has a capacity of 24,161.

How many away fans does the Madejski Stadium hold?

Madejski Stadium has room to hold up to 4,300 away fans.

What is the away end at the Madejski Stadium?

Away fans are found at one end of stadium in the South Stand at the Madejski.

What’s the address for Reading’s Madejski Stadium?

Madejski Stadium’s address is Bennett Road, Reading, RG2 0FL.