| Capacity | 16,500 |
|---|---|
| City | Gloucester |
| Country | England |
| Opened | 1891 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Home teams | Gloucester Rugby |
| Competitions | Challenge Cup, Premiership Rugby |
Kingsholm holds 16,500 and has been Gloucester’s ground since 1891. Its terraced end, the Shed, is the most recognisable single stand in English club rugby.
Kingsholm capacity
The ground seats and stands 16,500. It is hemmed in by terraced housing on three sides, which has kept the stands close to the pitch and limited expansion.
The Shed
The covered terrace along one touchline gives Kingsholm its atmosphere and its reputation. Visiting sides tend to describe it as the loudest ground in the Premiership relative to its size.
Who plays at Kingsholm
Gloucester play Premiership and European rugby here. England have played Tests at the ground, and it hosted matches at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Last updated 23 August 2026
