Parking for Southampton matches and concerts at St Mary's Stadium
Find the best places to park in Southampton for matches and concerts at St Marys
Since 2024, BigParking has provided parking for fans visiting Southampton FC on Matchdays, also using the land for parking for Concerts and Events.
Whilst there is onsite parking, this is limited and available by permit only.
BigParking's safe and secure offsite parking locations can be pre-booked online or over the phone from £10 at www.thebigparking.co.uk or by calling 024 7538 6631
St Mary’s Stadium, the home of Premier League Club Southampton since
2001, is an all-seater football venue in Southampton, Hampshire, England.
With a capacity of 32,384, it is currently the largest football stadium in South
East England.
The Taylor Report, issued on 29th January 1990, mandated that all First and
Second Division clubs convert their stadiums to all-seater venues by August
1994.
The club's directors initially opted to upgrade The Dell (the club’s former
stadium) into an all-seater stadium, completing the project in 1993.
However, relocation talks persisted due to The Dell’s capacity of just over 15,000.
Despite this constraint, Southampton continued to defy the odds and
remained competitive in the newly formed FA Premier League after 1992.
After a highly unsuccessful attempt to build a new 25,000 seater stadium and
leisure complex at Stoneham, the club discussed a move with the city council
to a disused gas work site in the heart of the city.
The move was cited as the
club “returning home”, as the club was formed by members of the nearby St
Mary’s Church, as the football team St. Mary’s Church Young Men’s
Association before becoming Southampton St. Mary’s and eventually,
Southampton.
The work started in December 1999 and was completed at the
end of July 2001.
Parking for Concerts at St Marys
Music fans looking for Parking options for the Concerts being held at St Marys in 2025 can book secure parking at a local primary school.
Prebooking is essential. Parking can be pre-booked here
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Attending a match or concert at Southampton?
Here's all the Travel and Safety information you need to know!
Driving to St Marys, Southampton
If you are arriving at St Mary’s by car, the stadium is served by the followingroads:
- From the North: Take the M3 via the M25, passing through Winchester and
Basingstoke.
- From the South: No specific route, as the stadium is located on the South
Coast.
- From the East: Take the M27 from Portsmouth, passing through Fareham.
- From the West: Take the M27, M271, and A33, passing through Copythorne
and Nursling.
If you are coming from the city centre, it is approximately two miles west of the
stadium.
The A3024 and St. Andrews Road connects the town centre, running
around the northern side of the stadium and leading onto Britannia Road.
Parking at St Marys
Popular with all fans due to its proximity to the stadium, St Mary’s Church of England Primary School in Southampton is the best choice for parking on match days. It is just a short 7-minute walk to the venue. The location is so convenient that the club previously used it as a car park for VIPs, friends, and family.Southampton's Matchday and Event parking is located to the west of the stadium at St Mary's C of E Primary School, Southampton, Ascupart St, Southampton SO14 1LU and can be pre-booked online at www.thebigparking.co.uk
Food and Drink Prices in St Mary Stadium
Inside of St Mary’s Stadium, food and drink prices of course vary depending on your choices. Kingfisher beer and Magners cider are £4.50 a pint, a glass of wine is £4.20. Finally, your soft drinks such as Coke, Sprite, Oasis and bottles of water, as well as tea, coffee and Bovril cost between £2 and £2.50.Steak and Ale, Chicken, Ham and Leek pies, and sausage rolls (including the vegan option, too) are all £4. Crisps, pork scratching and other snacks are also available for purchase.
Getting the Bus to St Marys
Bus routes 8A, 18 and 11 all pass by the stadium.Getting the Train to St Marys
National Rail: Southampton Central Station is the closest station to St Mary’s.It offers the following services:
- South West Trains services to London Waterloo, Weymouth, Poole,
Portsmouth, and Salisbury
- Southern services to Brighton and London Victoria
- First Great Western services to Portsmouth, Cardiff, and Brighton
- CrossCountry services to Bournemouth, Manchester Piccadilly, and Newcastle
Away Fan Pubs
The Prince of Wales is a favourite for match day goers, with it being just a short 10-minute walk from the stadium.Described as a friendly pub, with cheap drinks and a burger van on match days. They always get a great mix of fans who come in as strangers and leave as friends.
Another option for those who want a bit more of a sit-down drink with a bit of
food is Sadler’s Brewhouse & Barbecue.
A slightly further walk with a total of 24 minutes, but it is worth it with the mouth-watering selection of BBQ platters, dozens of beers from its very own brewery in the West Midlands and its chilled atmosphere.
Frequently Asked Questions about St Marys
Where is the best place to park at St Mary's Stadium?
The best place to park at St Marys is any of the sites operated by BigParking.They are conveniently located for quick access and quick dispatch post-game.
Parking can be booked at www.thebigparking.co.uk
What items are prohibited in St Marys stadium
The following must not be brought within the ground; knives, pyrotechnics, laser devices, cans, bottles, air horns, smoke canisters, dangerous items, glass vessels and any article that may be used as a weapon.Where should away fans go at St Marys Stadium?
The away turnstiles and the ticket office are both located on the northern side of the stadium.Visiting away fans can use K, L or M sections to access the away
stand.
All turnstiles will be opened 90 minutes prior to kick off.