10 Fun Facts About Hull FC at the Boulevard Quiz

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.

Which team was Hull FC's opponent in their final game at The Boulevard?

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 famous stand at The Boulevard was known for its vocal Hull FC supporters?

The Threepenny Stand was the most popular stand at The Boulevard and was renowned for its atmosphere and vocal Hull FC supporters. It was named after the original entry fee of three old pence.

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

After its demolition, the site of The Boulevard was redeveloped into a housing estate and The Boulevard Academy, a secondary school, opened there in 2013.

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

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.