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Full name | DCBL Stadium |
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Former names | Halton Stadium (2017–2019) Select Security Stadium (2014–2017) Stobart Stadium (2008–2013) Halton Stadium (2001–2007) Autoquest Stadium (1999–2001) Naughton Park (1932–1999) Lowerhouse Lane (1895–1932) |
Location | Lowerhouse Lane Widnes Cheshire WA8 7DZ |
Coordinates | 53°21′57″N 2°44′18″W / 53.36583°N 2.73833°W |
Owner | Halton Borough Council |
Capacity | 13,350 |
Surface | Artificial turf |
Scoreboard | Yes (Electronic LED Display) |
Construction | |
Built | Re-opened 1997 |
Opened | 12 October 1895 |
Renovated | 2 November 1997 |
Expanded | 11 September 2005 |
Tenants | |
Widnes Vikings Widnes Football Club Halton Spartans (2014–2021) |
The Halton Stadium (currently known as the DCBL Stadium for sponsorship reasons) is a multi-purpose rugby league, football and American football stadium in Widnes, Cheshire, England. It is the home of Rugby League side Widnes Vikings of the Betfred Championship, football team Widnes Football Club of the Northern Premier League who play their home games at the stadium, and also the American football side Halton Spartans of the BAFA National Leagues, the Halton Spartans having competed in the BAFANL national American football league since 2015. The stadium is all seater and has a total capacity of 13,350.
During the 2011 Super League Season, St. Helens played their home games at the stadium. From 2013 to 2018 the Stadium was home to Everton Ladies and Liverpool Ladies. Since 2013 the stadium has also been used as the venue for the Drum Corps United Kingdom "British Drum Corps Championships".