Details for Grattan Stadium, Odsal, Bradford

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Grattan Stadium, Odsal is one of the most famous Rugby League venues in the world, having even featured in the Guinness Book of Records for hosting the World Record Rugby League crowd of 102,569 (Warrington v. Halifax, RL Challenge Cup final replay, 5th May 1954). That record stood for almost 45 years until it was beaten following the opening of Stadium Australia in 1999, Sydney's major new Rugby League venue and home to the 2000 Olympic Games. However, Grattan Stadium, Odsal's special place in the history of the game is unlikely to be forgotten.

Grattan Stadium, Odsal has been the home ground of Bradford Northern/Bradford Bulls since 1934, and following 2 years at Bradford City Football Club's Valley Parade Stadium, the Bulls returned 'home' to Grattan Stadium, Odsal for the 2003 Super League VIII season, with a homecoming match against Yorkshire rivals Wakefield Trinity Wildcats on Sunday 9th March.

Often criticised in years gone by for being too big, lacking atmosphere, offering little protection from the elements and with minimal facilities, the stadium was transformed by the arrival of Super League in 1996 and with it, the switch from a winter to summer season. Grattan Stadium, Odsal became widely acknowledged as being the place to be on Super League gameday.

The stadium used to be used for speedway racing and the track still remains, around the perimeter of the pitch.

On one side of the pitch there is the Tetley's stand which is all seated and opposite that and behind the posts is terracing. Behind the posts at the other end is the state of the art corporate hospitality (Coral) stand.

Odsal Stadium looking towards the Pulse stand

Submitted By: Anonymous on 2005-10-08

Three brand new bar facilities have been constructed on the middle concourse around the stadium. These will be licensed serving both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, cold and hot. The Touchdown has also been converted into a public bar, as has the Pavilion Bar located behind the Tetley's Stand.

Away fans normally stand in the terrace behind the posts but it is not strictly segregated

Tetley's Main Stand (Black) Adult 21 Concession 11

BY CAR: From Motorway (East, West & South): From the M62, Junction 26, follow the signs for the M606. Take the M606 and come off at Junction 1. Take the second exit left on to A6038 (Rooley Avenue) and follow the road to the first roundabout. At the roundabout turn left and proceed for 50 yards before taking your first left onto Stadium Road. The Stadium is situated at the end of the road. From Bradford City Centre & Interchange: Follow the signs for, and join the A641, Manchester Road. After approximately 4 miles from the City Centre take the exit signposted Odsal and continue up the slip road to the roundabout. At the roundabout take the second exit and proceed for 50 yards before taking your first left onto Stadium Road. The Stadium is situated at the end of the road.

Parking:
Gameday parking for pass holders is available in the Stadium Car Parks A-E accessible via Stadium Road, while parking for non-pass holders is available on the Richard Dunn Car Park located directly opposite the stadium on the A6038 (Rooley Avenue).

BY RAIL:
Bradford Interchange is situated in the heart of Bradford City Centre, opposite Centenary Square and connects the main Trans Pennine route between Manchester and Leeds with local trains and Bus services. Bradford Interchange also connects to Leeds Station which is serviced by GNER, Arriva Trains Northern, Midland Mainline, and Virgin Trains.

BY BUS:
The major bus service provider in the city IS First Bradford, which includes the operation of the 'Overground network'. The Overground operates on six main routes in and out of Bradford City Centre. Each of the routes are colour branded for easy recognition and are operated by new vehicles with a service every 10 minutes Monday to Saturday daytime. Services 622/623, 624, 625/626, 627, 645, 646, 681, 682, 845 all pass Grattan Stadium, Odsal on their routes, and to find out more about these routes and timetable information click here. For further route and timetable information please call the Metroline on 0113 245 7676. To see the full First Bradford network map please click here.

BY AIR:

Bradford has the luxury of its own International Airport with regular flights from the major destinations in the UK and major European destinations. The airport is located to the North East of the city, approximately 11 miles from Grattan Stadium, Odsal by road.