Aviva Stadium Dublin seating plan, capacity, where to eat, hotels and parking – the ultimate guide
For those of you heading to the Aviva Stadium anytime soon we have you sorted with the ultimate guide to the place.
Whether it’s a Six Nations rugby match, Irish soccer international, domestic competition or even a concert, this guide is perfect for you.
We’re sure you have plenty of questions before heading to Dublin’s second biggest stadium, so we have all the answers below.
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Where is it?
The Aviva Stadium is situated in Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4.
What is the capacity?
The premier arena for soccer and rugby has a capacity of 51,700 spectators.
This changes however when a concert is played depending on the set up.
What is the seating plan?
Your ticket will give you five pieces of information on getting you to your seat.
First there is the colour of your route, if you are purple for example, follow the signs outside the stadium to bring you to the right part.
The letter of your turnstile will then lead you closer again.
Seat numbers and rows are all listed on the map below, whether you are in the Lansdowne Road end, or Herbert road or anywhere in the modern ground.
What is there once I get inside?
Once inside there are plenty of bars and stands where you can get hot dogs, sweets, crisps and drinks of pretty much any kind.
Where can I eat nearby?
There are a lot of restaurants surrounding the Aviva Stadium and in the Ballsbridge and Ringsend areas.
There is a McDonald’s and Burger King very close by if you are looking for a quick bite.
If you are hoping for something fancier Farmer Browns, The Bath Pub and Roly’s Bistro are perfect.
Where can I stay?
There is a huge selection of hotels around the Aviva Stadium but you best book them early before a big event.
Wynn’s Hotel, Ariel House and the Sandymount Hotel are three choices that are very well placed.
Transport – getting to the arena
Bus
The main Dublin Bus routes that serve Ballsbridge from the city centre are the 4 & 7 from O’Connell Street and O’Connell Bridge.
Rail
The easiest way to travel directly to the ground is to take the DART. The line actually runs under the West stand of the stadium and stops at Lansdowne Road Station itself.
Parking
There are no public match day parking facilities at the stadium.
People are advised to use public transport at all times.
Road closures for events
During matches, the following roads are closed.
Lansdowne Park – 3 hours
Shelbourne Road – 2 hours
Bath Avenue – 4 hours
Lansdowne Road – 4 hours
London Bridge Road – 4 hours
Newbridge Road – 3 hours
Herbert Road – 3 hours
Tritonville Road Junction – 3 hours
Beatty’s Avenue – 2 hours
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