Find guaranteed tickets for Leicester City games here and get the best deal. It was often hard to tell which team was in which division. Premier League League level: First Tier Table position: 18 In league since: 9 years. It still retains some of its original 12th-century timber posts. We went into a nice old fashioned style pub called The Hind, which is opposite the train station entrance. Be there live and watch Leicester City in action and guarantee your tickets. Includes Row & Seat Numbers, Best sections, seat My only slight complaint was the zig-zag entrance to the toilets which caused delays. Due to living local it was easy. The name was born out of the motorway, which runs between, yep, you guessed it, Leicester and Coventry. I left five minutes early and encountered no problems getting away. The team dugouts are also located at the front of this stand. We went to get a drink at the Holiday Inn but it was absolutely heaving with fans, so we made our way back to the car. Leicester City FC - View Seating Chart & Buy Tickets I left the minibus least time and almost had it towed away! WebView the wide range of used cars available from Marshall SEAT in the Braintree, Cambridge, Leicester & Oxford. It was an important game for us as we had fallen into a relegation dogfight and were desperate for points. 2023 Leicester City Council election - Wikipedia There are many variables that impact the pricing of tickets for Leicester City FC. We never gave them reason to, but far too often I've seen stewards treat away fans with contempt, so this was a refreshing break from that. The Football Association should allow England to play more games in other stadiums rather than Wembley. Labour narrowly held on in a three-way fight at the Evington by-election, clinging on with a twenty-one percent reduction in the vote share after both the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats gained heavily. It's not my first time at the King Power Stadium but it's very straightforward to find. The new ground was opened by former Leicester and England striker Gary Lineker, with the first match played againstAthletic Club de Bilbao on 23 July 2002. This route is not to be recommended as the journey took almost four hours. [15] Sanjay Modhwadia won for the Conservatives, with the Greens some distance behind in second place. Another identikit ground but fair play to the home fans, they do make an effort to support their team and seem to be relishing being in the top flight just like us! the game itself was terrible for Watford. The view of the playing action is good (although you are set well back from the pitch) as well as the facilities available. All Broadway, Brady Rymer And The Little Band That Could, View It was like being at an airport and so took absolutely ages to get in. Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the King Power Stadium? Getting back to Enderby on the Park and Ride was easy enough but slower than on the way in, the circular route is longer and I think the driver was waiting to fill his bus before setting off. The only sour note was that during the minutes silence for the Remembrance, some Albion fans below the stand, or queuing at the turnstiles continued to sing unaware what was going on inside. What Leicester City stadium are we taking about? I thought the King Power Stadium was one of those standard modern 'Flat-packed stadiums' like many others. About ten Cardiff fans and loads of Leicester fans, all very friendly, were inside the pub, which has some great real ales. Ticket quantity, opponent, venue, city, seating location and the overall demand for these tickets are several factors that can impact the price of a ticket. Summary of overall thoughts of the day out: Although freezing cold after doing two grounds it was made all the more bearable for seeing seven goals and a sending off. We mingled outside the ground as soon as we got off the coach and the fans were a friendly enough bunch. Outside the stadium, there was a small stage with a band playing which passed some time and had no problems at all with home fans even though I was wearing my colours. A typical England game, so, not much to write about! There are also two large video screens located in opposite corners of the stadium. The accessibility information in these guide aims to assist fans with disabilities and provide an additional resource to help home and away supporters plan their visit. I had already researched possible parking spots and was able to leave the car about a mile from the ground. And to my surprise the hotdog was great, "Would you like mushrooms on it?" A lovely sunny March afternoon was slightly ruined by one of the worst performances I have seen by a Bournemouth team in the Premier League but at least we had a couple of decent performances and results to come before the end of the season. A walking route to the stadium is signposted from across the road from the station. Prices may be above or below face value. WebSeating view photos from seats at King Power Stadium, section M3, row K, seat 341, home of Leicester City FC, Leicester City Women. (opens in a new tab). Unfortunately, after the match, the M1 was closed on theway home for roadworks which added a bit of a diversion, luckily I knew where I was going. Comment on getting away from the ground after the game: 20 minute stroll back to the station and time to grab coffee/carry outs before getting on the London train. I went by coach which took about three hours each way. King Power Stadium | Leicester City FC | Football Ground Guide Leicester Castle Responsibly, Map Showing the location of the King Power Stadium, Railway Station and Pubs. Cup too. Second half Alex Song started to control the game and West Ham scored then hit the post. The ground although being the standard new enclosed all-seater had a pleasant and relatively warm concourse area below the stand albeit it offered the standard football ground menu. The game itself got off to a slow start but picked up in the second half when all three goals were scored. The atmosphere and facilities are always good at Leicester but I didn't have anything to eat or drink inside the ground. 23rd Aug, 2022. Nationality England; Appearances 0; Clean I just joined the queue of fans trying to get through the turnstiles. Continue straight along this pathway for around half a mile and you will reach a small park on your right (Nelson Mandela Park). Overall, it was a great day out (despite the result) and I will be visiting these again next year if we manage to stay up. As we were 3-0 down, I decided to leave 10 minutes early to avoid the traffic that was there as we came in. All tickets listed are from safe Leicester City websites. [32], The Green Party announced it was targeting three wards in the election: Castle, where it held seats between 2011 and 2015; Saffron; and North Evington. Paul Groombridge a visiting Gillingham fan adds; From the far upper seats of the away section, the view was pretty good, though from there, youd probably complain of being too far away from the action (I thought it was okay). I also found no bother with the police or stewards outside either, with nothing in the way of heavy handiness as brought up in other reviews. No problems getting away. 0344 815 5000 (Option 1) Pitch Size: A month later, Labour came top of the polls in the European Parliament election in the city Leicester having the second-highest Labour vote share in the country, behind only the London Borough of Newham. The Leicester fans made a good atmosphere, singing a lot of the time. I have to say it was probably the nicest burger I've ever tasted as the meat is locally sourced from Leicestershire farms. The atmosphere is further boosted by a huge bare chested drummer, who is located at the back of the home section, immediately to the left of the away fans. A police escort meant getting away from the stadium and out of Leicester was a doddle, and we were waved off by several Leicester fans, highlighting just how friendly they were. All rights reserved www.3ddigitalvenue.com Buy Tickets I think it was almost 6pm. Bournemouth dominated the first half and were well worth their half time lead. No problems at all. There is a Holiday Inn Express directly next to the stadium. Its of equal height all round and because of the angle of the stands the pitch does seem to be some distance away. The stewards were helpful and let us stand throughout the match, and were never heavy handed with anybody. Capacity: Not a game that will leave in the memory for the right reasons. Quote foxoffderby Member 2,998 Location: sheep land Posted 19 September 2017 Because of the weather we set off in good time and got to Leicester about 11am. The stadium was okay and no doubt I will return. I had notched up ground number 32 but little else to look back upon. We were on holiday in the area and love our groundhopping so this was a great opportunity to visit a Premier League ground. So we went there through a surprisingly nice square with a museum, art gallery and some nice looking Georgian houses. Having said that views from the stand are very good; the away fans being located in one corner to the right of the tv camera gantry. Either walk around the park on your right or walk through it and on reaching the main road on the other side, cross over at the pedestrian crossing and with the rugby ground immediately in front of you turn left. [1] The Liberal Democrats were runners-up, becoming the only opposition party on the council after the wipe-out of the Conservatives. Filbert Way, Leicester, LE2 7FL Telephone: Venue: King Power Stadium. This results in the prices increasing by as much as 35% meaning those cheap tickets are now expensive. More information can be found on the Leicester Park & Ride website. My only slight grumble was that the gents toilets are poorly designed. It almost needs a second tier on one of the stands to give it more definition. One of us knew of a pub called The King's Head in King Street on the way to the ground. I do wish them luck for the rest of the season, not least because of Vardy, who hasn't forgot his roots and came over to our fans at the end of the game. 32,312 (all seated) Address: Manchester City. Play Getting coaches off the street must also make it easier for cars. I grabbed some chips ahead of a long journey back. Whether you are looking for a Leicester City game today or when and who they play next, the fixture list and Leicester City schedule will be immediately updated upon confirmation from the respective association. The traffic was bad coming out of the city but once back on the motorway there were no more hold ups. [33] The party is campaigning to scrap the Mayoral system, pledging a referendum within a year of taking office.[34][35]. Leave the M1 at Junction 21, or if coming from the Midlands, follow the M69 until the end of the motorway (which meets the M1 at Junction 21). The stadium is about a 20 minute walk from Leicester Railway Station, although we had a slight detour to a pub that we have visited before. In August 2002 the club moved into its new home, only a stones throw away from their old Filbert Street ground. all Sports, View A relief to get in and an even greater relief to get out of. About a fifteen minutes walk to the ground from the pub past the impressive Leicester Tigers Stadium and a prison that looks like a castle. Manchester City v Manchester United tickets, Manchester United v Manchester City tickets, 01.05.2023 - 2 tickets were purchased to, 15.05.2023 - 2 tickets were purchased to, 28.05.2023 - 2 tickets were purchased to, King Power Stadium tickets and seating plan here. Nice pubs, nice stadium with good views, friendly home fans. The concourse is comfortable with television screens showing the game going on within the stadium. Knowing what a traffic-choked hellhole Leicester is, I drove there early and parked about a mile away. Leicester City moved to the King Power Stadium in 2002 after 111 years at Filbert Street. However, everyone we saw seemed willing to help and the stadium gave a welcoming feel. The beer was spot on and their was a large outdoor area at the back of the pub. Running around three sides of the stadium, just below the roof, is a transparent perspex strip, which allows more light and facilitates pitch growth. King Power Stadium Leicester City FC, Info & Map - Premier League The anthem most commonly associated with Leicester City is When Youre Smiling. Carry on for another 200 yards and turn right at the traffic lights into Upperton Road (signposted Royal Infirmary) and then right again into Filbert Street for the stadium. With staggered kick off times I was able to get to Watford vs Burnley for a 3-3 thriller at 3pm and then a dash up the M1 to see Leicester on the evening, both being new grounds for me. Labour launched its campaign, aiming to make Leicester a 'fairer, happier and safer city' by providing extra support for families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis and to invest in more CCTV and street lights. Manchester City | 3D seatmap Food on offer inside includes; Double Cheeseburgers (6.20), Cheeseburgers (4.50), Hot Dogs (4.50), a range of Pies (Chicken Balti, Steak and Ale, Monthly Guest Pie all (4.20), Sausage Rolls with Leicester Cheese (4) and Broccoli, Cauliflower and Double Cheese Pie (4.20). We went into the away end and had a few beers (Chang) before going to our seats. And the close-up image (Photoshopped, hopefully) of a blue-eyed fox on the screens was unforgettable. In 92, Leicesters ground saw the opening of the Carling Stand but they were the only tweaks made prior to the move to a new ground in 2002. A vast improvement from last season, but could have won by more. Yes (the stadium is in fact in now cashless for food and drink payments, (so card or electronic payment is the only option). WebLeicester Citys TV studio package, available for either 12 or 16 guests, is the only match-by-match private seating available to purchase at King Power Stadium. I refuse to be ripped off so didn't get to try any of the offerings, although other fans seemed to be enjoying them. The stewards and police were fine, I read a few other reviews that the Police can be heavy handed but I didn't see any Police approach our fans or hurry them into the ground. As for the game itself it was another lifeless and pathetic Liverpool performance that seems to be the norm lately and Leicester won comfortably 2-0 with Jamie Vardy scoring probably the goal of the season. 22,000 in a ground fit for 32,000, a bit disappointing but very loud. Compare & buy Leicester City tickets here on Seat-Compare.com from verified and trusted websites. However, Leicester saw the banner in the away end and via the vice chairman of Leicester, made all refreshments and beer free at half time as a thank you for the respect shown by our fans. Internally, the stadium is equally bland, although the playing surface is superb the groundsman has a real talent for producing immaculately manicured patterns that I would love to be able to replicate on my lawn. The journey to Leicester took just over an hour, and we were dropped right outside the ground. Disappointing on the pitch but truly great off the pitch. In the 2021 North Evington By-election, they narrowly held onto a previously safe ward after a 26.5% swing to the Conservatives. Buying tickets to see the Leicester City FC is easy, fast, and secure at Box Office Ticket Sales. Id like to experience it when the home fans join in as Im sure it could have been a lot louder. I was not expecting much as we had not won an away match all season but to my delight, we did unexpectedly win. I thought the King Power Stadium was very impressive. The game started with both teams looking strong, and Leicester managed to take an early lead. This brought an angry response from both sets of fans, though the Albion fans as a whole were targeted for the abuse. Leicester City FC King Power Stadium : Leicester City Women King Power Another lifeless performance from Liverpool but I tend to take the stance now that away games are just something different and a day out with your mates having a drink, if you win, great but if you lose its not the end of the world. In April 2022, the club also unveiled a statue of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. All Hip Hop, View Venue: King Power Stadium. We thought about hanging around for a little while after the game to allow the traffic to die down a bit. For details of disabled facilities and club contact at the ground please visit the relevant page on the Level Playing Field website. Soulsby was further criticised after Assistant Mayor Mustafa Malik was suspended by the Labour Party after sharing anti-semitic posts on social media but was allowed to retain the Labour whip in the City Council. Visit ESPN to view the latest Leicester City news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more No problems with fans that I could see. This should take you around 25-30 minutes. Explore the vehicles and book a test drive online. [11] Winning Conservative candidate Daniel Crewe was soon, in September 2022, joined by Labour defector Deepak Bajaj. The Rocket is a reference to the first inter city train to travel between Liverpool and Manchester and Broad Green is the train station over the road on the route. Had no problems with the policing or stewarding, I did not have any refreshments. All WWE, View Hailing from the East Midlands and formed in 1884, Leicester City are one of the longest running clubs in the English Premier League. The coaches were waiting outside the ground at the final whistle. The station is located at London Road, Leicester LE2 0QB; 25 mins walk from the ground. Browse 2D and 3D film listings, watch trailers and book tickets online. I think if Leicester continue to be successful they could always add another tier to one of the stands and it would look impressive even more. [22] After being deselected, many Labour councillors vowed to fight as independents. Bad day but mainly due to the result. After a batting performance in the first tie, there was a deserved replay at the King Power Stadium to look forward to, which would be the first premiership ground ever visited by Fleetwood Town (Well this incarnation at least). While VAR is widely praised, it did dampen the celebrations, with the goal music and cheering finally going on a minute after the goal had gone it. We visited the ticket office as we had an extra two people joining us, and we had our seats upgraded to padded seats! Leicester City - Club profile | Transfermarkt It's about a 20 to 25 minutes walk back to the railway station and you do haveto cross some big busy roads. There are a lot of families that make up Leicester's fan base which is good. Further parking is available in the City Centre, signposted on the approach roads. It took a while to get out of Leicester and onto the motorway. Drove up and from Essex you come from the A14 on the A6 straight into the city centre. Seat Compare uses interactive tools and technology to bring and display all Leicester City games and ticket prices in one place. But as far as atmosphere, seats, and quality go, I would recommend visiting this ground. Once near the ground car parking was a problem. Tickets for rescheduled 'Leicester / Leicester City' events will be also included. Leicester vs Derby rivalry: Leicester vs Derby is not a game that will ever be discussed when talking about the biggest derby games in football; the fact both sides are located in the East Midlands does bring a tad more heat to the King Power stadium though. From there about a 10-15 minute walk. This also adds to the feeling around the stadium and gives a strong nod to their recent successes. Take the A5460 towards Leicester city centre. WebVisit ESPN to view Leicester City fixtures with kick off times and TV coverage from all competitions. Secondly, the term 'public convenience' is a misnomer when used in connection with the toilets shoe-horned into a corner, they are virtually inaccessible from the outside and inescapable from within at peak times. Couple that with friendly locals and the ease of journey it was a great away day. The route is signposted. This was slowed even more by the police escorting a seemingly endless procession of away fans' coaches past us. Leicester fans were friendly can highly recommend TheKing's Head especially if you like your real ale. 0116 247 0585 Ticket Office: - Cash bar. I thought it was very interesting and informative. Leicester eventually scored a deserved second which was ruled out for offside, before being given thanks to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), a first in English football. The inside is oval in shape which means that the view is good from the away stand, which is situated in the corner. Foreigners: 19 70.4 %. A well worked set piece for the home side, a tap in header and an own goal from Burnley's Ben Mee saw Leicester win 3-0 in the end. 2002 saw a move to the Walkers stadium, which was subsequently rebranded to the King Power Stadium. Follow live coverage of Saturday's Women's Super League My first impressions of the King Power Stadium, was that it was a nice, well designed stadium giving a good view of the playing action from what seemed anywhere in the ground. In a terrific gesture by our chairman, the coach travel was provided free of charge which meant 15 coaches made the journey. I think a few Liverpool fans might be envious that a dad can take his son or daughter to the game. In the second half, Leicester's superior quality told against what were, in many cases, second- string players for Leeds. Turn right onto Aylestone Walk, and left onto Aylestone Road. The other stands are pretty much the same all the way around, apart from a row of corporate boxes in the Main Stand. John Ellis adds; Away fans are also welcomed at the Westcotes Constitutional Club on Wilberforce Road. Leicester Citys TV studio package, available for either 12 or 16 guests, is the only match-by-match private seating available to purchase at King Power Stadium. Some of the most commonly asked questions about Leicester City's hospitality offering. The game was frustrating from our viewpoint, a pretty scrappy affair with one defensive error letting in Vardy to score the only goal of the game for Leicester. Leicester City Soccer - Leicester City News, Scores, Stats, Rumors - Leicester City legend, Ali Mauchlen, as your matchday host. The home fans were very friendly, with both sets of fans mingling about and conversing outside with no bother at all. Leicester bossed the first 20 minutes and went 1-0 up during this period. We weren't battered by any means but barely had a sniff of goal in the second half. We also visited the club shop, which was very busy. All 25 of us were then escorted by 38 Police (I counted them) a Dog & 3 Police vans. Throughout the game the Leicester fans were top class, singing and making it a really good atmosphere on what was a freezing cold night. This is on the same day as other From the inside the King Power Stadiumis very heat and tidy. Long tiring journey but I am glad I've been there. The parks are run in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis (MS!) 0344 815 5000 Fax: What I didnt like were that the concourses are very small. Select the date, time and location that you want to see the Leicester City FC. The two clubs immediately above Saints, Everton and Leicester City, meet on Monday in a true 'six-pointer'. [9], Amidst the controversies, the Labour grip on the city began to wane. Seat-Compare.com is the first website to offer live pricing comparison of different websites. Follow live coverage of Saturday's Women's Super League action. Keith Weller seats We say ground, it was a field at Fosse Road hence the club were originally born as Leicester Fosse. We parked up about 90 minutes before kick-off so decided to have a drink in the Holiday Inn bar. , LC LE1 7RU, View It didnt take too long to upgrade from the field to a proper stadium although they bounced around a few places before finally settling on a new home in 1891; it would remain their home all the way through to 2002. Line-ups. Good value. Leicester is up there for best atmosphere in a modern built ground for me, something I really didn't expect to be saying. Find out more By doing this it was an easy exit from the city. Pay By Card For Food and Drink? [19] As a result of the NEC supervision, nineteen local Labour councillors were deselected. Away supporters are housed in the North East corner of the stadium, where just over 3,000 fans can be accommodated. Leicester City For more information on car parks in Leicester, click here >>, Record PL attendance: 32,242 v Sunderland (8 August 2015), Stadium address: King Power Stadium,Filbert Way,Leicester,LE2 7FL. There was a further setback when former Council Leader Ross Willmott was suspended by the national Labour Party for membership of an organisation that the party had proscribed. Having literally raced against the clock to get to Leicester from Watford and find a car park, it was a short walk to the ground for a look about and a few photographs. The western side of the stadium lies on the banks of the River Soar. We parked in the Holiday Inn car park which is right next to the ground. 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