Headingley Stadium

Headingley Stadium is a stadium complex in Headingley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. Linked by a two-sided stand housing common facilities, it comprises the two following separate grounds: Headingley Cricket Ground - home of Yorkshire County Cricket Club & Headingley Rugby Stadium - home of Leeds Rhinos Rugby League Club.

Headingley Stadium
LocationHeadingley, Leeds, England
Coordinates53°48′59″N 1°34′56″W
OwnerLeeds Rugby
Yorkshire CCC
Capacity39,850
Rugby stadium (21,500)
Cricket ground (18,350)
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Opened1890
Renovated1991, 2011, 2015, 2017–19
Expanded1931, 1932, 2000, 2006, 2010, 2019
Tenants
Rugby Stadium
Leeds Rhinos (1890–present)
Leeds Tykes (1991–2020)
Bramley (1997–1999)
Cricket Ground
Yorkshire CCC (1891–present)

Initially owned by the Leeds Cricket, Football, and Athletic Company (Leeds CF & A), the parent company of Leeds RLFC; since 2006, the cricket ground has been owned by Yorkshire CCC, with the rugby ground retained by Leeds CF & A. The two organisations jointly manage the complex.

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