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St Andrew's

Home of Birmingham City in Birmingham, capacity 30,016. Promoted with a record EFL points total in 24-25. The Gil Merrick Stand hosts away fans, not the Tilton.

Capacity
30,016
City
Birmingham
Nearest station
Bordesley station
~8 min walk
Division
Championship
Address
Garrison Lane, Birmingham B9 4RL

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St Andrew's away guide

Birmingham City away end

The away allocation sits in the Gil Merrick Stand, Lower Tier, behind the goal. The block runs across the lower deck of the end stand. Birmingham typically offer around 2,500 to 3,000 away seats for league fixtures. Away turnstiles are off Cattell Road, signposted on the walk in from Bordesley.

St Andrew's bag policy

St Andrew's @ Knighthead Park does not allow large bags over 12in by 6in by 12in. Small clutches and clear bags within the published limits are permitted, with medical and changing bags screened.

Checked 27 May 2026 against Birmingham City away fan guide, best available source.

Getting to St Andrew's: nearest station

Bordesley is the closest station at about 8 minutes from the away turnstiles but the service is sparse, check before you travel. Birmingham New Street is a 25-minute walk or a short bus hop on the 60 from town. Drink in central Birmingham then taxi or bus out, the immediate area around St Andrew's is mostly home turf.

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Pubs near St Andrew's

Birmingham City away pubs: a starter list near the ground. A personalised brief includes the full away-friendly shortlist with walking distances and current notes.

  • The Cricketers ArmsClosest mixed-crowd pub on Coventry Road, around 400m from the away turnstiles, friendly and busy
  • The WellingtonReal-ale institution in Birmingham city centre, about 3km from the ground, drink here and bus or taxi over
  • The Old RoyalClassier city-centre pub on Church Street, around 3km from the ground, away-friendly and good before the trip in

Upcoming visitors to St Andrew's

Every Birmingham City home league fixture this season. Pick a game for a personalised away brief.

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Weather at kick-off

Hourly forecast pinned to St Andrew's, not just the city.

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Travel from your door

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Full away-friendly pub list

Six nearest pubs, ordered by walking distance, with away-friendly flags.

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Matchday entry checklist

Doors-open time, route timing and the entry notes that matter for your fixture.

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