Stadium Information

The Pride Park Stadium is the home of Derby County Football Club, located in Derby, England. Inaugurated on July 18, 1997, it replaced the historic Baseball Ground, where the team had played since 1895. With a capacity of 33,597 spectators, it is one of the region's most prominent stadiums. 

Designed by Miller Partnership, the stadium was built as part of the commercial regeneration of the Pride Park area in the 1990s. The first official match at Pride Park was played against the Italian team Sampdoria, although the match ended in a 1-0 defeat for the locals. 

In addition to being the venue for Derby County's matches, Pride Park has hosted significant events, including international matches. On May 25, 2001, it was the setting for a friendly match between England and Mexico, which recorded a record attendance of 33,597 spectators. It has also hosted concerts by renowned artists such as Rod Stewart and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, diversifying its use beyond football. 

Between 2013 and 2016, the stadium was known as iPro Stadium due to a sponsorship agreement. However, after the end of that agreement, the name returned to Pride Park Stadium.