MKM Stadium

MKM Stadium
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Former names
  • KC Stadium (2002–2016)
  • KCOM Stadium (2016–2021)
LocationThe Circle, Walton Street, Anlaby Road, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, HU3 6HU
Coordinates53°44′46″N 0°22′4″W / 53.74611°N 0.36778°W / 53.74611; -0.36778
OwnerHull City Council
OperatorStadium Management Company (SMC)
Capacity25,586[1]
Record attendance25,030 (Hull City vs. Liverpool, 9 May 2010)[2]
SurfaceDesso GrassMaster
Construction
Broke groundOctober 2001
OpenedDecember 2002
Construction cost£44 million
ArchitectThe Miller Partnership
Tenants

The MKM Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Kingston upon Hull, England. It has a current capacity of 25,586.[1] The stadium is home to both association football club Hull City A.F.C. of the EFL Championship and rugby league club Hull F.C. of the Super League.[3][4]

It was previously known as the KC Stadium, but was renamed the KCOM Stadium as part of a major rebrand on 4 April 2016 by the stadium's sponsor KCOM.[5] In June 2021, it was renamed to its current name, the MKM Stadium, as part of a five-year sponsorship with MKM Building Supplies.[6] During UEFA competitions, the stadium is known as the Hull City Stadium due to sponsorship regulations.

Conceived in the late 1990s, it was completed in 2002 at a cost of approximately £44 million.[7] The stadium is owned by Hull City Council and operated by the Stadium Management Company (SMC), who have previously considered expanding the stadium capacity up to 34,000. The bowl-shaped stadium contains a continuous single tier of seats with a second tier on the west side.[8]

The stadium occasionally hosts international association football and rugby league competitions and acts as a venue for concerts by musical artists.[9][10][11] Previous performances at the stadium include Elton John and The Who.[12][13]

  1. ^ a b "Hull City Football Club - MKM Stadium". Hull City A.F.C. 21 June 2021. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Premier League 2009/2010 » 38. Round » Hull City - Liverpool FC 0:0". 9 May 2010. Retrieved 15 May 2022.
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  4. ^ "Hull FC's Boulevard Stadium memorial unveiled". BBC News. 19 September 2015. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
  5. ^ "Hull's KC Stadium to change name to KCOM Stadium". Hull Daily Mail. Archived from the original on 1 July 2016. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
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  7. ^ "Full Circle". Hull in print. Kingston upon Hull City Council. 2003. Retrieved 9 May 2010.
  8. ^ "About the KC Stadium". KC Stadium. KCStadium.co.uk. 2010. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
  9. ^ "Under-21 International". Sky Sports. 19 August 2008. Archived from the original on 23 October 2016. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
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