LANDSDOWNE ROAD

Dublin, Ireland

Lansdowne Road was a sports stadium in Dublin owned by the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU). It was used primarily for rugby union, but also for major association football matches and music concerts. It was demolished in 2007 to make way for the construction of Aviva Stadium, which opened in 2010. Lansdowne Road took its name from the adjacent street.

The stadium had a total capacity of 49,250, with 25,000 seats. However, competitive international football matches could not use the entire capacity because the stands at both ends of the ground (North and South) were standing-only terraces. FIFA and UEFA both mandate that international matches be played in all-seated venues. A temporary capacity of 36,000 was the result for competitive soccer. The International Rugby Board does not impose this restriction on international rugby venues. For non-competitive international football matches (friendly matches), the FIFA/UEFA all-seated mandate does not apply.

Unused 4" x 6" continental size chrome

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