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The Hawthorns

Home of West Bromwich Albion in West Bromwich, capacity 26,850. Away fans are in the Smethwick End. It's the highest ground in the Football League, so bring a layer even in spring.

Also known as West Bromwich Albion Stadium, West Brom Stadium.

Capacity
26,850
City
West Bromwich
Nearest station
The Hawthorns station (Metro)
~5 min walk
Division
Championship
Address
Halfords Lane, West Bromwich B71 4LF

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The Hawthorns away guide

West Bromwich Albion away end

The away allocation sits in the Smethwick End, behind the goal at the west end of the ground. The block runs across the historic terraced end. WBA typically offer around 2,500 to 3,000 away seats for league fixtures. Away turnstiles are off Halfords Lane, signposted from The Hawthorns Metro stop.

The Hawthorns bag policy

The Hawthorns permits one bag no larger than A4, listed as 21cm by 21cm by 30cm. Larger bags and items are not permitted and there is no bag storage facility.

Checked 26 May 2026 against West Bromwich Albion home match ticket conditions.

Getting to The Hawthorns: nearest station

The Hawthorns (West Midlands Metro) is about a 5-minute walk to the away turnstiles, with trams running direct from Birmingham city centre and Wolverhampton. The mainline rail station of the same name shares the platform. It's the highest ground in the Football League at over 150m above sea level, so it gets cold up there, bring a layer.

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Pubs near The Hawthorns

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

  • The CricketersPub on Halfords Lane, around 300m from the away turnstiles, reliably away-friendly and the closest proper option
  • The VineFamous pub with an Indian restaurant attached on Roebuck Street, about 700m from the ground, mixed crowd and top food
  • The Royal OakRight by The Hawthorns Metro stop, around 400m from the ground, easy in and out for the tram

Upcoming visitors to The Hawthorns

Every West Bromwich Albion 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 The Hawthorns, not just the city.

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Travel from your door

Train, tube, or driving route from your postcode to the ground.

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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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