Pittodrie Stadium facts for kids
Pittodrie Stadium is a famous football stadium located in Aberdeen, Scotland. It is mainly used as the home ground for Aberdeen Football Club.
Aberdeen F.C. has played at Pittodrie Stadium since the club was formed. The very first game played here was in 1899 by the original Aberdeen F.C. They won 7–1 against Dumbarton. In 1903, when the current Aberdeen F.C. was created by merging three teams, they took over the stadium. On August 15 1903, about 8,000 fans came to watch the new Aberdeen team draw 1-1 with Stenhousemuir. This was the first match for the new club at Pittodrie. The club first rented the stadium, but later bought it in 1920.
The stadium has seats for 21,600 people. Some sources say it can hold up to 22,000. The biggest crowd ever at Pittodrie was on March 13 1954. A huge 45,061 spectators watched a Scottish Cup game between Aberdeen and Hearts.
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Stadium Layout
Pittodrie Stadium has four main sections, called stands. Each stand offers a different experience for fans.
The Main Stand
The Main Stand is where the club offices are located. It also has facilities for the players. This stand holds a large number of supporters.
The Merkland Road Stand
The Merkland Road Stand is mostly used by families. It's a great place for younger fans to enjoy the game.
The South Stand
The South Stand is directly across from the Main Stand. About a quarter of this stand is set aside for visiting supporters. However, for big games like those against Old Firm teams, half of this stand is given to the away fans.
The Richard Donald Stand
The newest part of the stadium is the Richard Donald Stand. It is at the East, or Beach End, of the ground. This stand is named after Dick Donald, a former chairman of the club. It was finished in 1993 and has two levels. It also includes special hospitality suites for guests. This stand is much taller than the other parts of the stadium. In 1978, Pittodrie made history by becoming the first stadium in Britain to have all its seats covered and to be an all-seater stadium.
Future Plans
Aberdeen F.C. is currently thinking about moving to a brand new stadium in Aberdeen.
Images for kids
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Pittodrie Stadium's granite facade viewed from outside the Merkland Road stand
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Old Beach End stand, which was replaced by the Richard Donald Stand in 1993.
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Richard Donald Stand on a match day
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Pittodrie Stadium from the away section of the South Stand.
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Rear view of the Dick Donald Stand
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The Scotland national rugby union team playing at Pittodrie in November 2008.
See also
In Spanish: Pittodrie Stadium para niños
