UCD Bowl

UCD Bowl
The Bowl
UCD Bowl is located in Dublin
UCD Bowl
UCD Bowl
Location within Dublin
LocationDublin, Ireland
Coordinates53°18′37″N 6°13′41″W / 53.31028°N 6.22806°W / 53.31028; -6.22806
Public transitSydney Parade railway station
Stillorgan Road / Nutley Lane bus stop
OwnerUniversity College Dublin
Capacity3,000 (1,500 seated)
SurfaceGrass
100yds x 60yds
Construction
Renovated2007
Tenants
University College Dublin R.F.C. (All Ireland League)
University College Dublin A.F.C. (League of Ireland)

The UCD Bowl, also known as the Belfield Bowl, is a rugby union and football stadium in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown, Ireland. It is the home ground of University College Dublin R.F.C. in the AIB All Ireland League and League of Ireland Premier Division side University College Dublin A.F.C. It has also hosted training sessions for the Ireland national rugby union team and various touring international teams including the All Blacks. It was one of the venues for the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup.

With its redevelopment complete, it now has capacity for 3,000 people, including 1,500 seats. It is located to the north of the Belfield campus beside the National hockey stadium, near the Sports Centre. There is a single stand on the southern side of the stadium with uncovered standing room at each end. 860 seats in the stand are covered.