King Power Stadium

History and description

Leicester City first presented plans to replace the aged Filbert Street ground in the mid 1990s, but it took until 2000 for the final plans to get unveiled. Construction of the new stadium started in 2001 and works finished in time for the start of the 2002-03 season.

The King Power Stadium, then still called Walkers Stadium, officially opened on 23 July 2002. The first match at the stadium, a friendly between Leicester and Athletic Club de Bilbao (1-1), was played twelve days later.

In 2011, the stadium got renamed King Power Stadium after the company of the club’s new Thai owners.

How to get to the King Power Stadium

The King Power Stadium is located slightly more than 1 mile south of Leicester’s city centre and main rail station. The walk should not take more than half an hour. On the way you’ll pass the stadium of Rugby club Leicester Tigers.

Alternatively, Arrivabus 84, 84A and 85, Centrebus 302, or First Bus 88 connect the stadium with the city centre and rail station.

If arriving by car from either the M1 or M69, exit at junction 21 (where the M1 and M69 intersect). Follow the signs for the city centre via the A5460. After almost 3 miles turn right onto Upperton Road. From Upporton Road signs will guide you to the stadium.

Address: Filbert Way, Leicester, LE2 7FL

King Power Stadium tours

Leicester City offers guided stadium tours that include access to the dressing rooms and players tunnel. The tour lasts about 60 minutes. Tours tend to run four times a day one or two Sundays a month. Tours cost £10.00.

Bookings can be made online, by phone +44 (0) 844 815 5000, or in person at the City Fanstore at the King Power Stadium.

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