The Dell Stadium
The Dell Stadium is the council's premier outdoor sports venue.
The stadium boasts a wide range of facilities providing a superb training and competition venue that can accommodate sports, activities and events for people of all ages and abilities. Facilities include a floodlit 3G pitch (FIFA, FA & World Rugby approved), 400m athletics track, full sized grass pitches and more.
Facilities
Athletics track
The Dell has a floodlit 400m synthetic athletics track with field facilities. It has 8 lanes with 10 straight lanes. The track can be accessed from 9am, 7 days a week during daylight hours only. Exceptions apply on a Wednesday from 6.30pm to 8pm. Please note availability is subject to other bookings. Please contact the stadium on 01384 812942 to check availability.
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Football pitches
3G Floodlit Pitch (FIFA, FA & World Rugby approved) - A brand new floodlit 3G sports pitch suitable for football and rugby. This can be hired as a quarter, half or full size pitch.
​Grass Floodlit Pitch
A full size grass football pitch and stadia with seating overlooking the pitch and a 400m athletics track
Caged Grass Pitch
A full size caged grass pitch is available to hire
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Recreation Ground
The ground can be used for recreational activities, picnics or hired for special events. An outdoor gym and children's play area also sit within the grounds of the stadium
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Function Room
Our function room is available for hire and can accommodate up to 50 people. This can be used for meetings, birthday parties and other special occasions.
At The Dell Stadium
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New for 2024 - PickleballPickleball Pickleball is a fun sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Played on a badminton-sized court and a slightly modified tennis net, two or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, over a net. A court can be hired for casual bookings for any age group. Lifestyle, Student, and Junior members can now book pickleball as part of their membership.
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Swimming LessonsA range of swimming lessons take place during term-time with our experienced, fully qualified swimming instructors. Please note - during some school holidays intensive lessons take place. Details will be available on the Crystal Leisure Centre homepage in the run up to the holidays.
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GymOur Gym has a great choice of equipment and has been designed to provide everyone with the ultimate workout environment. To book a gym induction please call 01384 812912.
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Fitness ClassesThe centre runs a wide range of fitness classes to suit all abilities, including body conditioning, functional fitness, circuit training, spin, aquafit, metafit, pilates and yoga. We also offer a range of Les Mills classes such as Bodypump, Bodyjam, Bodyattack, Bodybalance, Bodycombat.
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Badminton, Pickleball, Squash, Table-tennis, Netball, Basketball and Five-a-sideSports hall and squash court opening hours: Sports hall opening hours Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 10.00pm (last admission 9.00pm) Saturday and Sunday, 9.00am - 6.00pm (last admission 5.00pm) Squash court opening hours Monday to Friday, 8.40am - 10.00pm (last admission 9.20pm) Saturday and Sunday, 8.40am - 6.00pm (last admission 5.20pm) Badminton The centre has eight badminton courts that can be individually hired for casual or club bookings for any age. Badminton coaching The centre also runs badminton coaching sessions suitable for all abilities. The sessions which take place throughout the week are suitable 16 year olds and above and are taught by a qualified Badminton England Coach, so, if you want to improve your technique, shot selection and tactics, come along and give it a go. Sessions take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10.00am - 12.00pm. Pre-booking is not necessary. Pickleball Pickleball is a fun sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Played on a badminton-sized court and a slightly modified tennis net, two or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, over a net. A court can be hired for casual bookings for any age group. Squash and racketball The centre has two squash courts that can be individually hired for casual or club bookings for any age group. Table-tennis The centre has table-tennis facilities that can be hired for casual bookings for any age group. Five-a-side football The centre has a sports hall for five-a-side football, which can be hired for casual or club bookings for any age group. Netball/basketball The centre has courts that can be individually hired for casual or club bookings for any age group.
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Soft Play SuiteThe Soft Play Suite is a fully equipped soft play structure with a dedicated toddler area, two tier junior area with slides, stepping stone run and spider web crawl. Children aged 7 years and under are allowed on the equipment. All children must be accompanied by a responsible/adult guardian for the duration of their session.
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Children's Activities and Birthday PartiesChildren's Activities - we host a range of activities and courses for children both in term time and during school holidays. Birthday Parties - If you're having a Birthday Party we can help. Let us take the strain out of hosting a birthday party.
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ClubsA number of clubs meet at the centre on a weekly basis offering additional activities outside of those offered by the Crystal Leisure Centre.
Our facilities can be used for casual athletics, club activities, coaching sessions, healthy lifestyles activities, school/college use, coaching programmes and events.
Dell Stadium bookings
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New for 2024 - PickleballPickleball Pickleball is a fun sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Played on a badminton-sized court and a slightly modified tennis net, two or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, over a net. A court can be hired for casual bookings for any age group. Lifestyle, Student, and Junior members can now book pickleball as part of their membership.
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Swimming LessonsA range of swimming lessons take place during term-time with our experienced, fully qualified swimming instructors. Please note - during some school holidays intensive lessons take place. Details will be available on the Crystal Leisure Centre homepage in the run up to the holidays.
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GymOur Gym has a great choice of equipment and has been designed to provide everyone with the ultimate workout environment. To book a gym induction please call 01384 812912.
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Fitness ClassesThe centre runs a wide range of fitness classes to suit all abilities, including body conditioning, functional fitness, circuit training, spin, aquafit, metafit, pilates and yoga. We also offer a range of Les Mills classes such as Bodypump, Bodyjam, Bodyattack, Bodybalance, Bodycombat.
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Badminton, Pickleball, Squash, Table-tennis, Netball, Basketball and Five-a-sideSports hall and squash court opening hours: Sports hall opening hours Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 10.00pm (last admission 9.00pm) Saturday and Sunday, 9.00am - 6.00pm (last admission 5.00pm) Squash court opening hours Monday to Friday, 8.40am - 10.00pm (last admission 9.20pm) Saturday and Sunday, 8.40am - 6.00pm (last admission 5.20pm) Badminton The centre has eight badminton courts that can be individually hired for casual or club bookings for any age. Badminton coaching The centre also runs badminton coaching sessions suitable for all abilities. The sessions which take place throughout the week are suitable 16 year olds and above and are taught by a qualified Badminton England Coach, so, if you want to improve your technique, shot selection and tactics, come along and give it a go. Sessions take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10.00am - 12.00pm. Pre-booking is not necessary. Pickleball Pickleball is a fun sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Played on a badminton-sized court and a slightly modified tennis net, two or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, over a net. A court can be hired for casual bookings for any age group. Squash and racketball The centre has two squash courts that can be individually hired for casual or club bookings for any age group. Table-tennis The centre has table-tennis facilities that can be hired for casual bookings for any age group. Five-a-side football The centre has a sports hall for five-a-side football, which can be hired for casual or club bookings for any age group. Netball/basketball The centre has courts that can be individually hired for casual or club bookings for any age group.
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Soft Play SuiteThe Soft Play Suite is a fully equipped soft play structure with a dedicated toddler area, two tier junior area with slides, stepping stone run and spider web crawl. Children aged 7 years and under are allowed on the equipment. All children must be accompanied by a responsible/adult guardian for the duration of their session.
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Children's Activities and Birthday PartiesChildren's Activities - we host a range of activities and courses for children both in term time and during school holidays. Birthday Parties - If you're having a Birthday Party we can help. Let us take the strain out of hosting a birthday party.
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ClubsA number of clubs meet at the centre on a weekly basis offering additional activities outside of those offered by the Crystal Leisure Centre.
Please call 01384 812942 or email the stadium for booking enquiries.
Alternative football pitches
There are a number of alternative pitches available for hire across the borough:
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Eleven-a-side, mini soccer and junior (9v9) football pitches available for hire at various parks and open spaces around the borough.
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A five-a-side football court is available at Crystal Leisure Centre and Duncan Edwards Leisure Centre.
Find us
THE DELL STADIUM
Bryce Road, Pensnett, Brierley Hill,
West Midlands, DY5 4NE
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Centre enquiries: 01384 812942
Email: Dell.Stadium@dudley.gov.uk or dbleisure@dudley.gov.uk
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OPENING HOURS
Monday - 9.00am to 9.30pm
Tuesday - 9.00am to 9.30pm
Wednesday - 9.00am to 9.30pm
Thursday - 9.00am to 9.30pm
Friday - 9.00am to 9.30pm
Saturday - 8.00am to 5.30pm
Sunday - 8.00am to 4.30pm
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Please note that opening times may vary depending on bookings.
Last admission is 60 minutes prior to closing. The building closes 30 minutes prior to the closing times stated.
Customers wishing to use the stadium Monday to Friday, between 9am to 4pm are advised to call prior to visiting.
PARKING
There is a large free car park on site in front of the main building, this includes parking for blue badge holders.