Fir Park is the home ground of Motherwell FCHistory Founded in 1895, Fir Park is a place with a storied past and remains a crucial venue for the development of the Scottish game today. The stadium’s seating capacity is 13,750. Residents lovingly refer to it as “The Steel City Stadium,” as a tribute to the area’s rich industrial history.
Currently, the stadium features a central grandstand that can accommodate 2,500 fans. The two other covered stands greatly improve the intimacy and overall viewing experience. Fir Park also features regular Scottish Premiership matches. It acts as a host for important cup competitions, such as the Scottish Cup and the Scottish League Cup. The pitch’s flexible design features an athletics track, enabling the venue to host many different sports.
Fir Park has room for 1,000 cars to park on site. With all the matches scheduled on weekends, it further opens up accessibility to fans maximizing every potential weekend. Its historic charm balanced with the modern amenities present all around the stadium makes for an extremely welcoming atmosphere for home supporters as well as visiting teams.
Fir Park will see a blockbuster fixture on 30th August 2025 when Motherwell FC entertain Kilmarnock FC. This friendly should still be a big attraction, with fans likely to flock and get a first look at high-quality football in such a historic venue.
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