Sheffield Hallam University Sports Park
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Bawtry Road | |
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| Full name | Sheffield Hallam University Sports Park |
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| Location | Bawtry Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England |
| Owner | Sheffield Hallam University |
| Operator | Sheffield Hallam University |
| Capacity | 3,000 |
| Surface | Grass |
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| Sheffield Hallam University (1992-present) Sheffield Hallam Eagles (2013-present) Sheffield Eagles (2016) | |
Sheffield Hallam University Sports Park is a multipurpose sports venue in Sheffield that is owned and run by Sheffield Hallam University.
History
[edit]The venue was opened in 1992 when Sheffield Hallam University officially gained university status. It has since been used by a variety of the university's sports teams including football and rugby league. In 2013 rugby league team Sheffield Eagles joined with SHU to form the Sheffield Hallam Eagles which acts as a reserve team for the Sheffield Eagles. In 2016 Sheffield Eagles became tenants while the Sheffield Olympic Legacy Stadium was being built.