Stands
The main Stadium consists of 4 main stands. These are as follows: -
East Stand
The East Stand is currently sponsored by "Success Doncaster". The area of the East Stand towards the South East corner is the Families area sponsored by Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust and is known as the "DCLT" Families Stand.
West Stand
This is the main Match Day Reception Area with the Stand sponsored by "Estate.com".
South Stand
The South Stand is currently sponsored by "Polypipe". For Doncaster Rovers matches this is the stand which could be described in football terms as the 'Kop' where the team Drum and Brass band are located.
North Stand
The North Stand is currently sponsored by "Case Construction". The North stand area closest to the East Stand is the usual location of visiting fans. Depending on the numbers of visitors, the availability of seats in this area are expanded Westwards to meet demand.
Capacity
The all-seater stadium holds 15,231 spectators, 5,000 more than Belle Vue, with improved legroom and disabled access. Amongst the facilities in the new stadium is a new fans' bar, created to ensure fans have a place where they can enjoy pre-match drinks.
The pitch itself incorporates a system of synthetic fibres interwoven with natural grass. This helps to maintain the pitch's integrity and prevents the playing surface from deteriorating throughout the course of the season. The pitch however does not have an under-soil heating system in-place despite being a modern construction. This has resulted in the postponment of a match within the first year of full operation.
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