Showgrounds facts for kids
The Showgrounds is a special football stadium located in Sligo, Ireland. It's a very important place for football fans, especially because it's the home ground for the famous Sligo Rovers F.C. team.
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Discover The Showgrounds
The Showgrounds is a well-known sports venue. It's where exciting football matches happen, bringing people together to cheer for their favourite teams.
How Many People Can Fit?
The stadium can hold a lot of people! It has a total capacity for about 5,500 fans. Out of these, 2,400 people can sit down comfortably in seats.
Seating and Standing Areas
The Showgrounds has different areas for fans to watch the game. There are two main seated stands: a blue stand and a red stand. These stands hold most of the seats. There is also a standing area called a terrace. In the past, there were two terraces, but one was removed.
Training Pitches and More
Outside the main pitch, The Showgrounds also has two training pitches. One of these is an astroturf pitch, which means it has an artificial grass surface. This is great for training in all kinds of weather.
Sometimes, you might even find a fun carnival set up in the car park area of The Showgrounds. It's a place not just for football, but for other community events too!