Windsor Park

Picture of Windsor Park

Description

Windsor Park is a football stadium in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and the home ground of Linfield FC. It also serves as the national stadium for the Northern Ireland football team. Opened in 1905, Windsor Park has undergone multiple renovations, with a major redevelopment completed in 2015, increasing its capacity to around 18,500.

One of its most notable moments was hosting Northern Ireland’s famous 1-0 victory over England in a World Cup qualifier in 2005. The stadium has also witnessed legendary players like George Best, who made his international debut there in 1964.

Windsor Park is unique in that Linfield FC owns the stadium but leases it to the Irish Football Association (IFA) for international matches. The stadium features the Education and Heritage Centre, which showcases Northern Ireland's football history.

It has hosted domestic cup finals, European club matches, and even concerts. The stadium's atmosphere is known for being intense, with passionate home supporters creating a formidable setting for visiting teams.

Despite its history, Windsor Park continues to modernize, with upgraded facilities making it one of the top football venues in Northern Ireland.

Stadium Details

• Other Names: The National Football Stadium at Windsor Park
• Capacity: 20,000
• Year First Built: 1905
• Year Last Renovated: 2016
• Status: In Use
• Primary Sport/Event: Football (Soccer)
• Main Tenant: Linfield Football Club
• Main Tenant Website: https://linfieldfc.com/
• Pitch Dimensions: 100m x 69m
• Elevation Above Sea Level: 12m
• Address:
  Linfield Football Club
  Windsor Park
  Donegall Avenue
  Belfast
  BT12 6LW
  Northern Ireland

Stands

• Alex Russell Stand (The Kop) Capacity: 5,000
• North Stand Capacity: 7,000

Location Map

Map showing the location of Windsor Park in Northern Ireland.