MKM Stadium
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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]
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Location | The Circle, Walton Street, Anlaby Road, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, HU3 6HU |
Coordinates | 53°44′46″N 0°22′4″W |
Owner | Hull City Council |
Operator | Stadium Management Company (SMC) |
Capacity | 25,586[1] |
Record attendance | 25,030 (Hull City vs. Liverpool, 9 May 2010)[2] |
Surface | Desso GrassMaster |
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Broke ground | December 2001 |
Opened | October 2002 |
Construction cost | £44 million |
Architect | The Miller Partnership |
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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]