Sitting on Welford Road in Leicester, Mattioli Woods Welford Road – also known as Welford Road Stadium – is the home ground of Leicester Tigers, one of English rugby union’s most well-established clubs. The stadium takes its name from the road it occupies in the south of the city centre, within comfortable reach of Leicester’s main shopping and transport areas. Wheelchair access to the ground is listed as limited, so visitors with mobility requirements are advised to check arrangements with the club before attending.
Rugby on Welford Road
The stadium has long been connected with rugby in Leicester, and the Welford Road address is closely identified with the sport in the city. The naming rights are currently held by Mattioli Woods, a financial services company, giving the ground its present title. On match days, the surrounding streets along Welford Road fill with supporters making their way to the ground, and the area around the stadium has a noticeably different character compared to quieter midweek days.