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About Spotland Stadium

Spotland Stadium, officially renamed Crown Oil Arena in 2016, is a multi-purpose venue in Rochdale that hosts football and rugby league. Home to Rochdale A.F.C. and Rochdale Hornets, the stadium offers a compact, traditional ground experience with four stands and a mix of seated and standing areas. The ground’s capacity is 10,249, making it an intimate setting for match days and events.

Whether you’re planning a visit for a league game, a cup tie, or a special event, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transport, and nearby hotel and dining options to help you secure your seats with ease.

Key note: The venue’s seating is distributed across the Co-Operative Stand/Main Stand, Thwaites Beer Stand (Sandy Lane End), TD S Stand (Pearl Street End), and Westrose Leisure Stand (Willbutts Lane End). The Sandy Lane End includes a small standing terrace alongside the seated sections.

Historic highlights include a record attendance of 24,231 for Rochdale vs Notts County in 1949, and a notable Rugby League World Cup match in 2013 (Fiji vs Ireland). The stadium remains a community-focused home for Rochdale’s football and rugby leagues.

Parking is limited on-site, with street parking around the ground and a practical alternative at Oulderhill Community School, about half a mile away. For fans traveling by rail, Rochdale railway station serves routes from Manchester Victoria and Leeds, with additional city connections via town centre buses and limited Metrolink access from Rochdale Town Centre. If you’re staying overnight, consider affiliate hotel partners in Rochdale and nearby towns for convenient stays before or after the match.

We’ve highlighted preferred hotel and restaurant affiliates to help you secure comfortable lodging and dining during your visit. As your go-to contact for tickets and arrangements, think of us as your friend in the business—reliable, straightforward, and ready to help you lock in seats with no fuss.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 10,249 (four stands; three fully seated; Sandy Lane End has a small standing terrace).
  • Address: Sandy Lane, Rochdale OL11 5DR.
  • Venue type: Multi-purpose stadium for football and rugby league; home to Rochdale A.F.C. and Rochdale Hornets.
  • Naming rights: Renamed Crown Oil Arena in 2016; Crown Oil extended sponsorship through 2028.
  • Seating chart: Co-Operative Stand/Main Stand; Thwaites Beer Stand (Sandy Lane End); TD S Stand (Pearl Street End); Westrose Leisure Stand (Willbutts Lane End).
  • Parking: Small car park for staff/permits; street parking around the ground; alternative parking at Oulderhill Community School (~0.5 miles away).
  • Transit: Nearest rail is Rochdale railway station (services from Manchester Victoria and Leeds); town centre buses and limited Metrolink access via Rochdale Town Centre.
  • Nearby hotels: Options in Rochdale and nearby towns (e.g., Village Hotel Manchester Bury, Quality Hotel Broadfield Park, Royal Toby Hotel).
  • Notable events hosted: 2013 Rugby League World Cup Fiji vs Ireland (attendance around 8,872); record attendance of 24,231 for Rochdale vs Notts County in 1949.