Ballymena Showgrounds
The Ballymena Showgrounds is a football stadium in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is home to Ballymena United F.C. and Ballymena United Women F.C. It is owned by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council. In addition to men's football a variety of other sports and events are held at the stadium and surrounding facilities, including women's association football, field hockey, and, formerly, stock car racing.
| Location | Ballymena, Northern Ireland |
|---|---|
| Owner | Mid and East Antrim Borough Council |
| Capacity | 4,100 (Safe capacity: 3,600) |
| Surface | Grass pitch |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1903 |
| Renovated | 2010 |
| Tenants | |
| Ballymena United F.C. Ballymena United Women F.C. | |
The stadium was redeveloped in 2001 at a cost of £30m. This reconstruction included the building of a new stand and new dressing room facilities. In 2010 the Warden Street stand was redeveloped to all-seater standard with a new capacity of 2,200 seats. The stadium now holds 4,100 spectators, but is limited to 3,600 due to health and safety.