Pride Park Stadium is the home of Derby County Football Club and has a capacity of 33,597. The ground opened in 1997, replacing the club’s former home at the Baseball Ground which they had played at since 1895.
The new stadium was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on the 18th July 1997. The first match was played on the 4th August as Sampdoria defeated Derby County 1-0 with a goal from Vincenzo Montella. The first competitive match on the 13th August, a Premiership fixture against Wimbledon, had to be called off after 56 minutes following a floodlight failure.
England played an international friendly match in 2001 against Mexico, winning 4-0 thanks to goals from Paul Scholes, Robbie Fowler, David Beckham and Teddy Sheringham. The England U21s have also played several matches at Pride Park and Brazil faced Ukraine at the stadium in 2010, winning 2-0 with goals from Dani Alves and Alexandre Pato.
Tenants: Derby County Football Club (EFL League One)
Opened: 1997
Capacity: 33,597
Address: Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8XL
Tickets at Pride Park Stadium
Derby County Tickets
Derby County tickets are available to purchase online through the official website, at the ticket office at the stadium (open 10am-4pm Monday to Saturday) or over the phone on 0871 472 1884 . Ticket prices for the 2022-2023 EFL League One season were split into three categories depending on the opposition and ranged from:
Category A Tickets
£24-£32 (Adults)
£18-£24 (Seniors 65+ & Young Adults 18-21)
£12-£16 (Junior 13-17)
£6-£8 (Child 6-12)
Free (Infant 2-5)
Category B Tickets
£20-£28 (Adults)
£15-£21 (Seniors 65+ & Young Adults 18-21)
£10-£14 (Junior 13-17)
£5-£7 (Child 6-12)
Free (Infant 2-5)
Category C Tickets
£16-£24 (Adults)
£12-£18 (Seniors 65+ & Young Adults 18-21)
£8-£12 (Junior 13-17)
£4-£6 (Child 6-12)
Free (Infant 2-5)
Pride Park Stadium Tour
Derby County run 60 minute tours of Pride Park, costing £10 per person. The tour runs a few times a month with further information and booking available through the official website here.
Location & Travel to Pride Park Stadium
Pride Park Stadium is located in the Pride Park business park on the outskirts of the city, approximately 1 mile from Derby city centre in the East Midlands of England.
Airport – East Midlands Airport is 15 miles to the south of the stadium and serves many European destinations. From the airport, The Skylink Derby bus service runs to the city centre, with the closest stop to the stadium at the Railway Station approximately a 15 minute walk away. A little further further afield but offering a great variety of destinations, Birmingham International Airport is about 40 miles away.
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Bus – Bus services 1a and 1c between Derby City Centre and Alvaston divert along Pride Parkway near the stadium on matchday.
Driving & Parking – If travelling from the North on the M1, exit at Junction 28 or from the South exit at Junction 25. Follow directions to the A52 and onwards signposts to the stadium. Matchday parking is available at the stadium in Car Park A & B, costing £10 and available to pre-book through Derby City Council here. Alternative parking is available at Self-Storage (DE24 8HY), Derby College Johnson Building (DE24 8PU), Derby College Round House (DE24 8JE) and Market Car Park (DE21 6AH) – all costing £5.
Train – Derby railway station is less than a mile away, taking about 15 minutes to walk or use the 1A bus. The station is well connected across the country with services to London, the North East and the South West.
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Hotels near Pride Park Stadium
The Travelodge Derby Pride Park is located directly opposite the stadium. Alternatively, use TripAdvisor to find some great places to stay in Derby by clicking here.
Further Information & Events
Last Updated on February 5, 2023 by Sports Tourist