Athletic Grounds, Rochdale

The Athletic Grounds was a stadium in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England. It was the home of Rochdale Hornets Rugby League Football Club for over 90 years until 1988. It has also been used for speedway, BriSCA F1 Stock Cars and greyhound racing.

Athletic Grounds
Full nameAthletic Grounds
LocationMilnrow Road, Rochdale
Coordinates53°36′46″N 2°08′07″W
Record attendance41,831
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Built1894
Opened1894
Expanded1954
Closed1988
Demolished1988
Tenants
Rochdale Hornets (1894–1988)
Greyhound racing (1932–1969)
Speedway (1928–30 & 1970–71)
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