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About Don Valley Stadium

Don Valley Stadium was a prominent outdoor athletics and multi-use venue in Sheffield, located on Worksop Road near the Olympic Legacy Park. While the original stadium was closed and redeveloped, the site now contributes to the city’s athletic and entertainment landscape, including Steel City Stadium on part of the former site. This page provides a comprehensive overview of the historical venue, with practical information for visitors exploring the area, along with trusted nearby hotel and dining options via our affiliate partners.

Key facts at a glance: capacity of 25,000 seated (50,000 for concerts; 10,000 for football), opened in 1990, renovated in 2008, and redeveloped after closure in 2013. The legacy of Don Valley includes hosting events like the 1991 World Student Games and notable acts such as U2, Rolling Stones, and Tina Turner. Today, guests can access the surrounding Olympic Legacy Park area via Sheffield’s public transit network, including the Supertram and Park & Ride services. Whether you’re planning a future event in the legacy facilities or visiting the area for leisure, we’ve got you with practical guidance and trusted local recommendations.

As you plan a trip to the Sheffield area, remember that local infrastructure supports easy access to the Olympic Legacy Park and surrounding venues. For accommodations and dining, our partnered hotels and restaurants offer convenient options with straightforward booking, no fuss. If you’re looking for current event opportunities in nearby facilities like Steel City Stadium (opened 2022), we’ll guide you to secure your seats with dependable, friendly service. Need further details on transport, parking, or accessibility? We’ve got you covered with up-to-date, practical guidance from a trusted insider.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: Worksop Road, Sheffield, England S9 3TL.
  • Venue type: outdoor athletics stadium with multi-use capabilities (athletics, football, rugby, concerts).
  • Capacity: 25,000 seated (50,000 for concerts; 10,000 for football).
  • Opened: September 1990; Renovated: 2008; Closed: 29 September 2013; Demolished: 21 November 2013 – May 2014.
  • Notable events: 1991 World Student Games; U2 concert in 2009 (about 49,955 attendees); Rolling Stones, Tina Turner and other major acts performed here.
  • Demolished and redeveloped: site redeveloped into Olympic Legacy Park; 2014 onward planning for new facilities.
  • Current site use: Steel City Stadium (on part of the former Don Valley site) opened 2022 with capacity around 2,000.
  • Transit: accessible via Sheffield Supertram with Arena/Olympic Legacy Park tram stop nearby; public transport and Park & Ride options described for the Legacy Park area.
  • Parking: historically had a main car park; disabled spectators had level access from the main car park to mid-slope seating.