Ashton Gate Stadium, Sports stadium in Bristol, England
Ashton Gate is a sports stadium in Bristol with a capacity of 27,699 seats, divided into several stands. The venue serves both football and rugby matches and includes conference rooms, hospitality areas, and meeting spaces.
The ground opened in 1887 and became the permanent home of Bristol City from 1904 onward. Bristol Bears Rugby moved in during the 2014-2015 season and has since shared the site with the football club.
The name comes from the nearby Ashton Road and the former gate that once led into this area. Fans gather here mainly during matchdays for Bristol City and Bristol Bears, with the atmosphere varying depending on the competition.
The site is accessible by public transport, and parking spaces are available around the venue. Visitors needing more time before or after the event can find cafés and restaurants nearby.
England and Wales played their first international rugby match here in 1899, long before the venue became home to two professional teams. This early appearance connected the ground permanently to both sports and shaped its later development.
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