Riverbank Arena

Riverbank Arena is a field hockey stadium in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with seating for around 15,000 spectators during international matches. The facility includes specialized areas for athletes, such as training spaces, equipment storage, and changing rooms that meet international competition standards.

The stadium opened in May 2012 as the main venue for field hockey competitions at the London Olympics. It has since continued to host national and international matches, becoming an established location for the sport.

The stadium hosts regular community sports programs that invite people of all ages to play and learn field hockey. These programs have made hockey a familiar sport for many people in the area.

The stadium is accessible and it helps to arrive early to navigate parking and walkways to the arena. The location sits within the larger Olympic Park, so it is useful to familiarize yourself with the grounds beforehand or follow signage.

The playing field displays a Union Jack pattern on its surface that becomes visible during aerial footage of matches. This unusual design choice makes the stadium instantly recognizable during television broadcasts.

Location: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Official opening: May 2012

Capacity: 15000

Website: https://archive.is/20130427000602/www.london2012.com/venues/hockey-centre.php

GPS coordinates: 51.54944,-0.02056

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:00