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Select Car Leasing Stadium

7.5

Reading, England

Stadium information

Type: stadium
Capacity: 24,161
Home teams: Reading
League: English League One
Sports: sport_soccer
Categories: sport_soccer
Timezone: Europe/London
Status: active
Address: [object Object]
Location: Reading, England

Home of Reading

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7.5

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Home team history

Reading
Present · English League One

Features · Architecture

1998 Opening Legacy

Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Modern football venue.

24,000+ Capacity

Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Major Thames Valley stadium.

Former Madejski Stadium

Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Known by its previous identity.

Multi-Use Venue

Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Hosts football and community events.

Thames Valley Football Landmark

Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Represents Berkshire football culture.

Features · History

Elm Park Legacy

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Former historic home.

Madejski Era Legacy

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Named after former chairman Sir John Madejski.

Premier League Promotions

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Connected with top-flight campaigns.

Record-Breaking Seasons

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Highlights successful club periods.

Royals Heritage

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Home of Reading FC since 1998.

Features · Experience

Community Events

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Connects club with Berkshire fans.

Family Zone

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Community-focused supporter area.

Matchday Atmosphere

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Known for loyal supporters.

Reading Stadium Tours

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Behind-the-scenes access.

Royals Store

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Official merchandise destination.

Thames Valley Football

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Combines football with regional culture.

Traditions

Ding Iconic Must experience

Crowd Chants · Throughout the stadium, matchday

Before kickoff and after goals, Reading supporters chant the famous "Ding! Ding!" call-and-response, a unique club tradition.

Elm Park Legacy Iconic Must experience

Special Events · Throughout the stadium, matchday

Fans continue to celebrate the history and memories of the club's former home, Elm Park.

Blue & White Army Iconic Must experience

Crowd Chants · Throughout the stadium, matchday

The Select Car Leasing Stadium fills with blue-and-white scarves before kickoff.

The Royals Iconic Must experience

Rituals · Throughout the stadium, matchday

Supporters proudly embrace the club's "Royals" nickname.

Come On You Royals Iconic Must experience

Crowd Chants · Throughout the stadium, matchday

The traditional chant rings around the stadium after goals.

Exiles Tradition

Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, matchday

The club represents the Irish diaspora and Irish rugby culture in England.

Madejski Stadium Experience

Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, matchday

The former home created a unique supporter environment.

Green Identity

Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, matchday

The colors represent Irish heritage and community.

Irish Community Connection

Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, matchday

The club has historically connected Irish communities across England.

Exiles Spirit

Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, matchday

The club identity celebrates being a home away from home.

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