Stadium Information
Away fans are located at one end of the stadium in the South Stand where up to 4,300 can be accommodated. The facilities in this stand are good with plenty of leg room and the views of the pitch are superb. Make your way to your gate number indicated on your ticket (usually gate 9). Turnstiles open 1½ hours before kick-off. Food on offer inside the stadium includes cheeseburgers, burgers, hot dogs, steak and local ale pies, chicken balti pies and vegetarian pies.
Getting There
By Car
The recommended car park for visiting supporters is Wood Park & Ride Shinfield Park F2. Postcode for SatNav: RG2 9FW. Parking is free and is situated only a short bus ride away from the stadium. Fares on return bus shuttle are £7.50 Adult & £5.50. They also have a limited number of spaces available at the stadium, General Car Park £10. Accessible Car Park for Blue Badge Holders £5 subject to availability. Purchasable online here https://ticketing.readingfc.co.uk/en-GB/categories/parking SatNav: RG2 0FL
By Train
The nearest railway station to the Select Car Leasing Stadium is the Reading Green Park Station Approximately 15 minutes’ walk to the stadium.
By Bus
Several bus routes stop near the stadium. Routes 101, 102, and 103 run every 10 minutes on match days. The bus stop is right outside the main entrance.
Nearby Pubs
There is no dedicated pub to visiting supporters in Reading town centre. Closer to the stadium, the Holiday Inn, Basingstoke Road, RG2 0SL or the World Turned Upside Down, Basingstoke Road, RG2 0JE. Prior to the match, you are also welcome to make use of our Fan Zone which opens 1.5 hours prior to kick-off outside the Sir John Madejski Stand which sells Heineken and the multi award winning local ale ‘Good Old Boy’. Alternatively, Alcohol is available from the concourse retail outlets inside the stadium.