10 Fun Facts About Hull FC at the Boulevard

For how many years did Hull FC play their home games at The Boulevard?

Hull FC played at The Boulevard from 1895 until 2002, a total of 107 years.

In what year did Hull FC play their final game at The Boulevard?

Hull FC's last game at The Boulevard was on October 22, 2002, before they moved to the newly built KC Stadium.

Who were Hull FC's opponents in their final game at The Boulevard, in October 2002?

The final match played by Hull FC at The Boulevard was a test match against the touring New Zealand national team on October 22, 2002.

What was the name of the stadium Hull FC moved to after leaving The Boulevard?

After leaving The Boulevard, Hull FC moved to the KC Stadium in 2003, which has since been renamed the KCOM Stadium and then the MKM Stadium.

What was the approximate final capacity of The Boulevard stadium for rugby league matches?

When The Boulevard closed, its capacity for rugby league matches was 10,500 spectators.

What other sport, besides rugby league, regularly shared The Boulevard stadium during its history?

The Boulevard was a multi-purpose stadium that primarily hosted rugby league, but also had a strong history with speedway and greyhound racing.

What was the highest recorded attendance at The Boulevard?

The record attendance at The Boulevard was 28,798 for a Challenge Cup tie against Leeds in 1936.

Which part of The Boulevard was famous for its singing and chanting Hull FC supporters?

The 4,000-capacity Threepenny Stand was where most of the singing and chanting happened. Being a wooden structure, it was closed in July 1985 after the Bradford City fire and only partially reopened.

What became of the site of The Boulevard after its demolition?

The Boulevard Academy opened on the site in September 2013. The original foundation stones were kept for a memorial and the goalposts went to amateur club West Hull.

Hull FC moved to The Boulevard in the same year as which major event in rugby history?

Hull FC moved to The Boulevard in 1895, the same year that the Northern Rugby Football Union (which later became the Rugby Football League) was formed, marking the schism from rugby union.