King Power Stadium Sports Fan Tips

King Power Stadium is a venue in or near Leicester that is most often used for Soccer

Best Pubs around King Power Stadium?

The Hunstman is a friendly pub barely a quarter of an hour from King Power Stadium, making it ideal for travelling fans to quench a little thirst before settling down. Another option is the Counting House, again only a few minutes' walk from the stadium. It should usually be fine for away fans, however it can occasionally refuse away fans for high profile or contentious matches; you just have to wait and see on the day.

How do I get to King Power Stadium?

The public transport journey is totally manageable, but if the weather is particularly unruly then you might want to hop in a taxi! If not, it's a simple 15-minute walk from Leicester Railway Station to the stadium, and you can follow the crowd to avoid getting lost!For the drivers looking for a bit of advice, you have 3 choices:-park about 20+ minutes' walk from the stadium, will cost a few £s.-park at the stadium, but be prepared to wait up to an hour getting away again, if you're unlucky.-park at the stadium, and grab a drink or bite to eat after the game before heading off, to beat the mad traffic.

Best restaurants near King Power Stadium?

For good, hearty grub that fills the gaping hole in your heart once the football is over for another week, it's got to be The Local Hero pub; it's pub food at its finest. No frills, but hits the spot every time! If you're looking for a bit more style, then EFES Mangal BBQ is for you. An eclectic blend of Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine will have your mouth watering and your taste buds clamouring for more. Yum and yum.

Things to check out around King Power Stadium?

There's no end to the fun you can have around Leicester, but here's my two cents.For kids: "Go Kids Go” is an indoor playpark masterpiece for younger children. They can climb, jump, fall, laugh and get up to all sorts of controlled and safe mischief!For all: "Pheonix Cinema and Art Centre” is a hub of excellent film, engrossing art and a delicious little café besides.

What to expect from the King Power Stadium crowd?

A riot. Not an angry, violent riot full of vehement taunting and profane language, but rather a surging, excited riot of applause and enthusiasm. Leicester fans will try and will the team to a victory, if they're not quite producing it on the pitch. They stick to the Foxes, and so the atmosphere never dims too much. The away fans are usually always keen for an upset and a chance to take a scalp from the champions. Great crowd!

King Power Stadium seating?

Leicester give 3,000 seats to away fans, so there's no shortage of excitable fans in the area providing a bit of atmosphere. The seats themselves are comfortable with a good amount of legroom and even have a great view of the big screen for those crucial action replays!The concourses are neat and well-maintained, but not terribly well-designed in terms of traffic. What that means, is that you should try and hold it in rather than visit the toilets at half-time, 'cause you won't get very far!

Best Food and Drink at King Power Stadium?

The recently-crowned Premier League champions certainly know how to charge through the nose like the best of them! You'll pay £4 for the pleasure of eating a burger, hot dog or some pie variety. The food is decent enough, but overpriced. If you fancy a drink just before or halfway through the game, the options are good: Singha beer, IPA and cider. However, the away fans are often not sold alcohol, seemingly depending on the mood of the management that day.

Best Insider tip at King Power Stadium?

This is a team who went from an average Championship side and rocketed to Premier League champions within a few years. Founded 132 years ago, there's a lot more to the story than just that! Find out all about team, its successes, changes and major events at the stadium and so much more with their Tour. It costs £14 (so less than a drink and bite to eat for two inside!) and is most definitely worth the visit. They're on most days during the week, but head online to check first!