Alexander Stadium – stadium description

One of Britain's most well known athletic stadium sits within the picturesque Perry Park in Birmingham. Although it did host football on a number of occasions, usually it served as a training venue, once also hosting an American football fixture. On a daily basis the hosts are Birchfield Harriers, one of England's most historic athletic clubs.

When it opened in 1976, the venue had only one stand, on the west side. In subsequent years, it was also joined by two arches - the south-west and the north-west. In 2012, the east stand was completed.

In connection with the organisation of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the existing east stand and the arches were demolished in autumn 2019. Then, between 2020 and 2022, completely new stands were built on the arches and the east side. After the expansion, the capacity of the stadium was set at 18,000 spectators, with the possibility of additional temporary auditoriums being added for large events.