Opened in 1998 as Madejski Stadium, this is the home of the Royals.
We moved to RG2 from our previous location at Elm Park, bringing a new era to Reading Football Club's presitigous history. Opened early in the 1998-99 season at a total cost of more than £50 million, it didn't start as plain sailing on the pitch and the Club's early days at Madejski Stadium were spent in Division Two.
But since then, the Royals have enjoyed a dramatic upturn in fortunes - gaining promotion to Division One in 2002 and reaching the Premier League for the first time in 2006.
In 2021, our home became the Select Car Leasing Stadium, as the locally-based business committed to a ten-year partnership with the Royals.
Address & Map
Select Car Leasing Stadium
M4, Junction 11
Reading
Berkshire
RG2 0FL
Stadium Plan
Travel & Parking
Please visit our Travel & Parking section for full information about travel to the Select Car Leasing Stadium, including matchday buses, trains, on-site and off-site parking and more.
Smoking Policy
The seated bowl, concourses, staircases, toilets and hospitality areas are all smoke-free, and there are designated smoking areas as follows.
West & Eamonn Dolan Stands
Smokers are permitted to leave by way of reversible turnstiles at Gates 1-6, five minutes prior to half time. A steward will issue a pass-out ticket stating the gate number and date. Spectators will be able to return through the correct turnstile by giving up the voucher to the turnstile operator. The turnstiles will be closed five minutes after the start of the second half. No further re-admission will be permitted.
Sir John Madejski Stand
Smokers are permitted to smoke outside Gates 7 and 8, within the secured compound, at a period of time after kick off as determined by the Safety Officer. This would normally be about 15 minutes after kick off.
South Stand
Smokers are permitted to smoke outside the stadium bowl within the secured compound, at a period of time after kick off as determined by the Safety Officer. This would normally be about 15 minutes after kick off. This applies to both Club 1871 and the visiting supporters within that stand.
Hospitality guests
Outside main reception.
More Information
Facts & Figures
- The Select Car Leasing Stadium's record attendance to date was 24,134 for the Premier League fixture against Manchester United in January 2008
- The first game staged here was a 3-0 victory against Luton Town on 22 August 1998, played in front of 18,108 supporters
- The Stadium houses 28 Executive Suites, all with excellent views overlooking the pitch
- The metallic posts topped with cylindrical discs surrounding the stadium are methane gas vents, built to accommodate the underground build-up of gases - the stadium was built on the site of a household waste dump
- The pitch incorporates a complicated system of synthetic fibres interwoven with the natural grass - the renowned 'Desso' system
Garden of Remembrance
Our Garden of Remembrance at the Select Car Leasing Stadium is located close to the indoor training dome. It was officially opened in April 2011 by Chairman Sir John Madejski and was created as a pleasant environment for people to sit in quiet reflection, as well as a place for those associated with the club to have their ashes scattered. Short services of committal can be arranged through contacting Club Chaplain Steve Prince on the below contact details.
Brick in the Wall
The perfect gift for any Royals supporter: be part of the fabric of the Select Car Leasing Stadium.
Ground Regulations
Full information for visitors to the Select Car Leasing Stadium.