Sheffield Hallam University Sports Park

Coordinates: 53°24′23″N 1°23′13″W / 53.4065°N 1.3869°W / 53.4065; -1.3869
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Sheffield Hallam University Sports Park
Bawtry Road
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Full nameSheffield Hallam University Sports Park
LocationBawtry Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
OwnerSheffield Hallam University
OperatorSheffield Hallam University
Capacity3,000
SurfaceGrass
Tenants
Sheffield Hallam University (1992-present)
Sheffield Hallam Eagles (2013-present)
Sheffield Eagles (2016)

Sheffield Hallam University Sports Park is a multipurpose sports venue in Sheffield that is owned and run by Sheffield Hallam University.

History[edit]

The venue was opened in 1992 when Sheffield Hallam University officially gained university status. It has since been used by a variety of the university's sports teams including football and rugby league. In 2013 rugby league team Sheffield Eagles joined with SHU to form the Sheffield Hallam Eagles which acts as a reserve team for the Sheffield Eagles. In 2016 Sheffield Eagles became tenants while the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Stadium was being built.

53°24′23″N 1°23′13″W / 53.4065°N 1.3869°W / 53.4065; -1.3869