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'''Edinburgh Rugby Stadium,''' known as the '''DAM Health Stadium''' for sponsorship reasons, is a [[Rugby union|rugby]] stadium in [[Edinburgh]], Scotland. It is the home of [[Edinburgh Rugby]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scottishconstructionnow.com/article/in-pictures-construction-continues-at-edinburgh-rugby-stadium|title=In pictures: Construction continues at Edinburgh Rugby stadium|first=Scottish Construction|last=Now|website=Scottish Construction Now}}</ref> It has a capacity of 7,800 of which 5,800 are seated |
'''Edinburgh Rugby Stadium,''' known as the '''DAM Health Stadium''' for sponsorship reasons, is a [[Rugby union|rugby]] stadium in [[Edinburgh]], Scotland. It is the home of [[Edinburgh Rugby]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scottishconstructionnow.com/article/in-pictures-construction-continues-at-edinburgh-rugby-stadium|title=In pictures: Construction continues at Edinburgh Rugby stadium|first=Scottish Construction|last=Now|website=Scottish Construction Now}}</ref> |
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The stadium is located next to [[Murrayfield Stadium]], in the [[Murrayfield]] area of the city.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-49640603|title=Work to start on building 'mini Murrayfield'|date=September 9, 2019|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}</ref> It has a capacity of 7,800, of which 5,800 are seated,<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.edinburghrugby.org/community/home-at-last-hub/key-information|title=Key Information|website=Edinburgh Rugby}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scotsman.com/sport/pictures-edinburgh-rugbys-new-stadium-takes-shape-2909525|title=In pictures: Edinburgh Rugby’s new stadium takes shape|website=www.scotsman.com}}</ref> and was completed on 16 February 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=HOME AT LAST - NEW EDINBURGH RUGBY STADIUM COMPLETED|url=http://www.scottishrugby.org/news/home-at-last-new-edinburgh-rugby-stadium-completed|access-date=2021-02-17|website=Scottish Rugby Union|language=en}}</ref> |
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It was completed on 16 February 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=HOME AT LAST - NEW EDINBURGH RUGBY STADIUM COMPLETED|url=http://www.scottishrugby.org/news/home-at-last-new-edinburgh-rugby-stadium-completed|access-date=2021-02-17|website=Scottish Rugby Union|language=en}}</ref> |
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The stadium is located next to [[Murrayfield Stadium]], in the [[Murrayfield]] area of the city.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-49640603|title=Work to start on building 'mini Murrayfield'|date=September 9, 2019|via=www.bbc.co.uk}}</ref> |
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==Structure and facilities== |
==Structure and facilities== |
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Revision as of 13:13, 12 August 2022
  Edinburgh Rugby Stadium Location within Edinburgh | |
| Location | Edinburgh, Scotland, UK |
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| Coordinates | 55°56′30″N 3°14′39″W / 55.94167°N 3.24417°W |
| Public transit |  Haymarket Murrayfield Stadium |
| Owner | Scottish Rugby Union |
| Operator | Edinburgh Rugby |
| Capacity | 7,800 (5,800 seats) |
| Surface | Artificial turf |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 2019 |
| Opened | 2021 |
| Construction cost | £5.7 million |
| Architect | Holmes Miller[1] |
| Main contractors | WH Malcolms[1] |
| Tenants | |
| Edinburgh Rugby | |
Edinburgh Rugby Stadium, known as the DAM Health Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is a rugby stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is the home of Edinburgh Rugby.[2] The stadium is located next to Murrayfield Stadium, in the Murrayfield area of the city.[3] It has a capacity of 7,800, of which 5,800 are seated,[4][5] and was completed on 16 February 2021.[6]
Structure and facilities
The stadium consists of four stands.
- North Stand: 2,047 (Main stand)
- East Stand: 1,480
- South Stand: 2,704
- West Stand: 1,564
There will be disabled seating in all areas of the ground with a dedicated disabled terrace in the North Stand.[4]
Opening
Completed during the Covid-19 period where no fans could attend matches, Edinburgh played their first match at the stadium on 11 September 2021, facing Premiership Rugby side Newcastle Falcons in a pre-season friendly.[7]
Transport
Buses
The stadium is served by Lothian Buses.[8]
Rail
Despite the line running adjacent to the stadium, the closest railway station to the stadium is Haymarket, which lies a mile to the East.
Interchange with Edinburgh Trams is available at Haymarket, Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Park stations. Edinburgh Waverley is a short walk from the St Andrew Square tram stop.
Tram
Murrayfield Stadium tram stop is located adjacent to Murrayfield Stadium entrance turnstiles on Roseburn Street.
| Preceding station | Edinburgh Trams | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haymarket towards York Place |
York Place - Edinburgh Airport | Balgreen towards Airport |
References
- ^ a b "Home at Last: New Edinburgh Rugby stadium completed". Edinburgh Rugby.
- ^ Now, Scottish Construction. "In pictures: Construction continues at Edinburgh Rugby stadium". Scottish Construction Now.
- ^ "Work to start on building 'mini Murrayfield'". 9 September 2019 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ a b "Key Information". Edinburgh Rugby.
- ^ "In pictures: Edinburgh Rugby's new stadium takes shape". www.scotsman.com.
- ^ "HOME AT LAST - NEW EDINBURGH RUGBY STADIUM COMPLETED". Scottish Rugby Union. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ "Falcons set for Edinburgh friendly". www.newcastlefalcons.co.uk. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "BT Murrayfield Travel Information – Lothian Buses". www.lothianbuses.com.
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