Capacity
The Sportsgrounds stadium has been modified and extended in 2011, and is able to hold up to 9,500 people with the addition of
- The Clan Terrace - The original structure was extended during the season to increase capacity.
- Uncovered Terracing - At the Bohermore & College Road ends of the ground
- Temporary Stands - addition when required of a covered temporary stand on the main Grandstand side of the ground.
Up to the ground expansion the regular capacity was 5,500.
Celtic League Rugby The record attendance for a Pro 12 fixture is 7,022 on 24 March 2012 against Munster.
European Rugby The record attendance for a European match was 9,120 against Stade Toulousain in Connacht's debut season in the Heineken Cup on 19 November 2011
The biggest crowd for a European Challenge Cup match was 7,000 for the semi-final against Toulon on 30 April 2010.
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