The stadium's original name was the KC Stadium, changing to MKM Stadium in 2021 as part of a sponsorship agreement.
The build project was commissioned by Hull City Council to serve as a hub for both football and rugby league in the region.
The stadium design received the RICS Pro Yorkshire Award for Design and Innovation shortly after its completion.
It is one of the few stadiums in the UK specifically engineered from its inception to host both professional football and rugby league matches.
The ground record attendance for a sporting event reached 25,600 during a 2010 rugby league match.
The stadium was built in approximately 14 months at a cost of roughly £44 million.
The location on Walton Street was chosen to replace the aging and increasingly dilapidated Boothferry Park.
The venue has hosted major international concerts and acts including The Who and Elton John.
MKM Stadium is a multi-purpose venue in Kingston upon Hull that serves as the home ground for Hull City AFC and the Hull FC rugby league team. The stadium features a bowl-shaped design with a total seating capacity of approximately 25,586. Completed in 2002, the venue was built on the site of the former Boothferry Park area and the Sports Arena. It is a dual-sport facility, hosting both professional football matches and Super League rugby fixtures. The stadium is constructed with a reinforced concrete structure and a roof that covers all seating areas. Facilities within the complex include corporate hospitality suites, a retail store for club merchandise, and various conferencing spaces. The pitch utilizes a hybrid grass surface to maintain durability throughout the dual-sport season. It is situated adjacent to the West Park area of Hull.
The view from the lower tiers near the halfway line provides the most symmetrical perspective of the pitch and stands.
Book stadium tours in advance to access the changing rooms and players' tunnel areas.
Check the Hull City or Hull FC fixture lists before visiting to avoid days with restricted access due to matchday security.
Use the stadium's official app for real-time venue updates during event days.
Attempting to drive to the stadium on matchdays, as local street parking is extremely limited and heavily restricted.
The stadium is closed for public tours on matchdays and certain public holidays.
Strict no-smoking policy throughout the stadium; avoid wearing opposing team colors in home-designated fan sections.
