Stadium Design
Stadium Sightlines: How to Choose a Seat for the View You Want
Stadium sightlines help you compare seats by angle, height and obstructions, so you can choose a view suited to the…
The story archive
Story archive
Stories about the grounds, rituals and people around sport. Browse by subject to find a closer look at what happens beyond the score.
Grounds
Turnstile or Open Gate? Reading Stadium Entrances
Turnstile or open gate? Learn how stadium entrances direct arrivals, separate routes and shape the first moments of a…
Stadium History
From Terraces to All-Seater Grounds: A Short History of Stadium Crowds
Terraces to all-seater grounds changed how supporters gathered, moved and watched; learn what shaped the shift and how…
Supporters
The Myth of the Silent Section
The myth of the silent section overlooks how stadium customs differ. Learn to read local supporter rituals without…
Matchday
A First Matchday at an Unfamiliar Ground
A first matchday at an unfamiliar ground is easier with a clear meeting point, time to get your bearings and space to…
Our view from the stands
A stadium is part of the story
The game matters, but so do the ground, the crowd and the traditions carried through its gates. We look at how those pieces fit together.