RT @DundasCastle: A snapshot of the beautiful summer that we have had at Dundas Castle. Football had been played on the site since at least 1881; Rovers played four matches there when it was known as Ewood Bridge and was most likely little more than a field. Current transfer record: Furthermore, the stand is home to the Premier Suite and Jack's Kitchen which form part of the club's hospitality packages in partnership with multinational corporation Sodexo. Six FA Cup semi finals were played at the venue between 1893 and 1947. The first match played by Blackburn Rovers took place in Church, Lancashire on 18 December 1875 and was a 1–1 draw. Here’s some detail about each of them: The Bryan Douglas Darwen End Stand - There are two levels to this stand that are separated by a row of executive boxes. We are extremely happy to be part of the Stadium Experience family.”. The home supporters ticket office and "Blues" cafe bar is situated in the lower reaches of the stand. Squad size: See more details on joining Stadium Experience. A general view inside the stadium ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match between Blackburn Rovers and Nottingham Forest. The development cost £250,000 and was named the John Lewis Complex, after the club's founder. At the corner of the stand is a giant TV screen showing features, teamsheets and other live games on a match day. The Darwen End is so named after the town of Darwen which is situated just beyond Blackburn's southern borders. The boardroom in the Nuttall Street Stand was dismantled piece by piece and, when rebuilding was finished, reassembled in the Blackburn End. It comprises four sections: The Bryan Douglas Darwen End, Riverside Stand (named as such because it stands practically … Working for Blackburn Rovers is an honour for Danny and he enjoys working and supporting his birth town. Squad size: It is a great platform to share industry insights and learn from other members about best practices and who better than those who operate in the same style of venue – Stadia! In 1893, Blackburn Rovers bought the freehold of the ground for £2500,[3] but came close to disaster soon after when part of a stand collapsed under the weight of a 20,000 strong crowd for the visit of Everton. £-450Th. „Rovers“ ist der historische Spitzname des Vereins, und seiner Überzeugung nach wurde sein Auftreten durch die Tatsache verursacht, dass die Mannschaft zum ersten Mal kein Fußballfeld und keine Tore hatte. Stadium Experience now works with over 50 football, rugby and cricket clubs across the UK and Ireland. It provides us extra exposure to those clients sourcing a unique venue whilst raising awareness of the collection of stadia throughout the country. Stadium. Rovers have played there since they moved from Leamington Road in the summer of 1890. At the corner of the stand is a giant TV screen showing features, teamsheets and other live games on a match day. The modern Blackburn End Stand has 8,000 seats and was constructed in the early 1990s. © 2014-2020 Stadium Experience. [2], Ewood Park was officially opened in April 1882 and during the 1880s staged football, athletics and some form of greyhound racing (not oval). Ewood Park  31.367 Seats. [10] The new stadium was officially opened in November 1995 and Blackburn Rovers marked the occasion with a 7–0 win over Nottingham Forest. 1890 bezogen die Rovers ihr Heimatstadion Ewood Park. The biggest stand at Ewood is named after former club owner Jack Walker. It is the only single tiered stand in the ground, the seating spells out the word "ROVERS" – the club's nickname. [6], The Blackburn End is so named as the town of Blackburn lies behind the stand and is for home supporters. Rovers have played there since they moved from Leamington Road in the summer of 1890. The networking events provide the opportunity to discuss current topics, trends and industry obstacles with like-minded individuals. It has 11,000 seats and is one of three stands that were built during Ewood Park's ground redevelopment in the first half of the 1990s. The tourists won 30 - 16 with 16,654 in attendance. Historical grounds can be chosen as well. In addition to the basic facts, you can find the address of the stadium, access information, special features, prices in the stadium and name rights.