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The Madejski Stadium ( / məˈdeɪski / ), currently named the Select Car Leasing Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is a football stadium in Reading. It is the home of Reading Football Club, who play in EFL League One. It also provides the finish for the Reading Half Marathon.
Discover the Select Car Leasing Stadium, the home of Reading FC, one of the oldest and most historic clubs in England. Find out how to get there, what facilities are available, and how to book a stadium tour. Experience the thrill of watching the Royals in action, and learn more about their history, players, and academy.
Madejski Stadium replaced Reading’s previous ground Elm Park. It came at a cost of £50 million. The stadium opened on 22 August 1998 with a match between Reading and Luton Town (3-0), though the official opening was a few weeks later.
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May 16, 2024 · The Madejski Stadium, now known as the Select Car Leasing Stadium for sponsorship reasons, was opened in 1998, after the club had previously spent 102 years at their former home of Elm Park. The stadium is of a fair size and is totally enclosed, with all four corners being occupied.
Jul 16, 2021 · The Royals' home will no longer be known as the Madejski Stadium, and instead has been rebranded as the Select Car Leasing Stadium for the next ten years. Fans have reacted with mixed opinions.
The Madejski Stadium took its name from the club’s long-term owner and chairman, Sir John Madejski. As well as hosting Reading matches and rugby games for London Irish, the ground has also been used as the location for a number of England Under-21 internationals.
