Keepmoat Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Doncaster, England, with a capacity of 15,231. It cost approximately £32 million to construct and mainly used by Doncaster Rovers Football Club, but is also used by Doncaster Rugby League Club and Doncaster Rovers Belles Ladies Football Club.
It held its first sporting fixture on 27 December 2006, with the rugby league match between Doncaster and Sheffield Eagles.
The official opening of the Keepmoat Stadium was on 3 August 2007, with Doncaster Rovers playing a Manchester United XI in front of a crowd of 13,080. United won the game 2–0.
On 19 June 2012 it was confirmed that Doncaster Rovers F.C. had secured a 99 Year operating lease from Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council to lead the management of the stadium with a view to improving operating results across the Stadium sports partnership.
At the Stadium Business Awards 2010 the stadium received the award for the Best Matchday Experience.
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