Brewery Field - Ospreys' Temporary Home, Bridgend
Brewery Field Stadium - Travel Guide & Stadium Information
- Rugby Union stadium in Bridgend, Wales with 8,000 capacity - complete travel and matchday guide
- Professional playing surface with modern facilities
- Transport: Nearest train station, tube line, and bus routes with walking times
- Parking: Official stadium parking £10 to £20, street parking options nearby
- Away fans: Dedicated section, entrance gates, and capacity allocation information
Key Facts
Brewery Field Essential Details
Brewery Field Stadium Basic Details
Stadium Capacity
8,000 spectators
Year Opened
1920
Address & Location
Tondu Road, Bridgend, CF31 4JE, Wales
Bridgend, Wales
Technical Specifications
Pitch Type
Grass
Stadium Type
Single-Sport Venue
Primary Sport
Rugby Union
Venue Classification
Stadium
Stadium Shape
Compact rectangular community ground — single Main Stand opposite open terraces, with covered terracing at each end
Structural Features
Brewery Field is a historic Welsh community rugby ground with four sides surrounding the pitch. The Main Stand (capacity 1,100 seated) is the only fully-covered seated stand. Three sides of standing terraces (some partially covered) make up the remaining 6,900 of the 8,000 total capacity. The ground is owned by Brewery Field Ltd. A new state-of-the-art 500-lux floodlighting system was installed in late 2025 by Floodlighting and Electrical to meet professional URC broadcast standards. Additional temporary seating, pitch resurfacing, and enhanced digital infrastructure were also added to prepare the ground for Ospreys' 2025-26 temporary tenancy. The grass playing surface is well-regarded for its quality.
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About Brewery Field
About Brewery Field Stadium
Brewery Field (officially the Electric Brewery Field for sponsorship reasons since November 2025) is an 8,000-capacity historic Welsh rugby ground located on Tondu Road in Bridgend, Wales. The ground is the long-term home of Bridgend Ravens (Super Rygbi Cymru) — the celebrated semi-professional club founded in 1878 and famously a "hotbed" of Welsh rugby talent that has produced 108 Welsh internationals and 23 British & Irish Lions players including JPR Williams, Gareth Thomas and Rob Howley. For the 2025-26 URC season only, Brewery Field serves as the temporary home of regional side Ospreys while their long-term home at St Helen's Sports Ground in Swansea is redeveloped ahead of a permanent return in 2026-27. The 1,100-seated stadium has 6,900 standing capacity across its terraces, with the current record attendance of 8,159 set when Ospreys hosted Cardiff Rugby on 1 January 2024. A new state-of-the-art 500-lux floodlighting system was installed in late 2025 by Floodlighting and Electrical to meet professional URC standards for Ospreys' temporary stay, alongside additional temporary seating, pitch resurfacing and digital infrastructure enhancements.
Visiting Brewery Field
🏛️Stadium History
The Brewery Field was purchased by the Bridgend Amateur Athletic Club shortly after World War I for £9,000, and the club erected a grandstand and pavilion and created several sports pitches for tennis, hockey, cricket and football. The ground became the home of Bridgend RFC (now Bridgend Ravens) in 1920 when the club relocated from Quarella Ground. Over more than a century, Brewery Field has hosted countless Welsh club rugby fixtures and forged its reputation as a "fortress" with a record crowd of 15,000 attending a match in 1978. The regionalisation of Welsh rugby in 2003 saw Bridgend RFC merge with Pontypridd to form the short-lived Celtic Warriors region, which played professional matches at Brewery Field — including a 2003-04 Heineken Cup pool game against London Wasps that drew nearly 11,000 fans. Following the Warriors' dissolution after one season, Bridgend reformed as a semi-professional outfit. The ground has hosted multiple sponsorship names including Riverside Hardware Brewery Field (2010-13), Bridgend Ford Brewery Field (2013-17), Morganstone Brewery Field (2017-21), Timbuild Brewery Field (2021-22), Dunraven Brewery Field (2022-25), and most recently the Electric Brewery Field (November 2025-present). In August 2025, Ospreys CEO Lance Bradley announced that Brewery Field would host all Ospreys home URC and EPCR Challenge Cup matches throughout the 2025-26 season as a temporary measure while St Helen's Sports Ground in Swansea undergoes major redevelopment. The current record attendance of 8,159 was set on 1 January 2024 when Ospreys hosted Cardiff Rugby in a previous one-off URC visit to the ground.
⚡Matchday Atmosphere
Brewery Field offers a uniquely intimate matchday atmosphere — one of the most compact venues in the URC, putting fans within touching distance of the action on all four sides. The Bridgend community has rolled out a warm welcome to Ospreys for their temporary 2025-26 stay, and matchdays have a distinctive "club rugby" feel that contrasts with the larger URC grounds. The ground is most famous for its history as a Bridgend RFC fortress, with generations of local supporters singing Welsh hymns and rugby anthems from the terraces. The compact bowl design and relatively low seated capacity (1,100) ensures that the majority of the crowd are standing — an increasingly rare experience in modern professional rugby that adds to the ground's historic, traditional Welsh club feel.
🎯Stadium Tours
Brewery Field does not currently offer a regularly scheduled public stadium tour programme. As a historic local community ground and the temporary home of Ospreys for the 2025-26 URC season only, the venue is not configured for tourist visits in the way that some larger URC stadiums are. Bridgend Ravens occasionally organise bespoke group visits for schools, community groups, and supporter clubs by prior arrangement via bridgendravens.co.uk. The Ospreys' long-term stadium tour offering will resume at the redeveloped St Helen's Sports Ground in Swansea from the 2026-27 season.
🏛️Stadium Museum
Brewery Field does not feature a permanent dedicated museum, but the ground has extensive historic photographs, memorabilia and honours boards displayed throughout the clubhouse, Main Stand and hospitality areas celebrating over 100 years of Bridgend rugby. Bridgend Ravens have produced 108 Welsh internationals and 23 British & Irish Lions players in their history — a remarkable record for any club, and the heritage is proudly displayed throughout the ground. Legends honoured at Brewery Field include JPR Williams, Gareth Thomas, Rob Howley, Allan Bateman, Howard Davies, and Steve Fenwick. The famous Brewery Field "fortress" tradition includes a 1978 attendance record of 15,000.
Getting to Brewery Field
Getting to the Stadium
Bridgend Railway Station (10 min walk)
Bridgend Railway Station is located just 10 minutes walk from Brewery Field. The station sits on the Great Western Main Line with direct Transport for Wales (TfW) and Great Western Railway (GWR) services from Milford Haven, Carmarthen, Llanelli, Swansea, Neath, Port Talbot Parkway, Cardiff Central (approximately 30 min), Newport, Bristol Parkway (approximately 1 hour), and London Paddington (approximately 2 hours 30 min). Transport for Wales offers a special £9.20 Swansea-to-Bridgend flexible return matchday ticket on Ospreys gamedays.
Bridgend Bus Station (8 min walk) & Local Routes
Bridgend Bus Station is an 8-minute walk from Brewery Field with bus services connecting across the local area and beyond. Key routes include: X1 (Singleton Campus/Swansea - Port Talbot/Bridgend via Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Margam and Pyle); X2 (Cardiff - Porthcawl/Bridgend via Cowbridge and Ely); 63 and 64 to Cardiff; and local routes 65, 68, 69, 172, 303, and 404. The nearest bus stop is Station Hill (4 min walk from the ground).
Driving & Pay-and-Display Car Parks
Brewery Field is easily reached from the M4 motorway via Junction 36 (Sarn) — approximately 5 minutes drive to the ground. The on-site car park is FULLY RESERVED and not open to general public on Ospreys matchdays. Multiple pay-and-display car parks are available within walking distance: Embassy Car Park (CF31 4JA, 2 min walk, 200 spaces, step-free access, CASH ONLY); Tremains Car Park (CF31 1ST, 8 min walk, 56 spaces, EV charging); Rhiw Multistorey on Water Street (CF31 1DP, 9 min walk, 242 spaces, open until midnight on Ospreys nights); Brackla Three (CF31 1BZ, 13 min walk, 115 spaces).
Walking from Bridgend Town Centre
Brewery Field has an excellent town-centre location, with Bridgend Railway Station just 10 minutes walk away and the Bus Station only 8 minutes. From the train station, follow Station Hill (4 min walk via Station Hill bus stop) and Tondu Road to the ground. The route is well-signposted on matchdays and the walk takes in Bridgend's town centre pubs and shops. From the main shopping area around the Rhiw Centre, the walk is approximately 9-10 minutes.
Stadium Tours
No Regular Public Tours Available
Tour Description
Brewery Field does not currently offer a regularly scheduled public stadium tour programme. As a historic local community ground and the temporary home of Ospreys for the 2025-26 season only, the venue is not configured for tourist visits in the way that some larger URC stadiums are. Bridgend Ravens occasionally organise group visits for schools, community groups, and supporter clubs by prior arrangement. The Ospreys' long-term home stadium tour offering will resume at the redeveloped St Helen's Sports Ground in Swansea from the 2026-27 season.
Pricing & Duration
Adult tickets cost Price on request, children's tickets are Price on request, and concession tickets are available for Price on request. The complete stadium tour experience lasts 60 minutes, providing comprehensive access to the stadium's most exclusive areas.
Tour Highlights
The No Regular Public Tours Available includes see the historic brewery field — home of bridgend rugby since 1920 and the temporary urc home of ospreys for 2025-26. site of generations of welsh rugby history, including the 2003-04 celtic warriors heineken cup pool match against london wasps that drew 11,000 fans., giving visitors a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world's most famous stadiums. No scheduled public tours. Bespoke group visits may be arranged for schools and community groups via Bridgend Ravens directly. Subject to ground availability and match/training schedules. Contact Bridgend Ravens via their official website (bridgendravens.co.uk) to enquire about group visit possibilities. For Ospreys-specific tours, await the 2026-27 St Helen's programme.
Hotels Near Brewery Field
Where to Stay
The Coed-y-Mwstwr Hotel
Accommodation Type & Location
Luxury accommodation
Pricing
Rates from £150 to £340 per night
Description
The Coed-y-Mwstwr Hotel is the most prestigious luxury hotel in the Bridgend area — a Grade II listed Victorian mansion set in 17 acres of woodland just outside Coychurch, approximately 8 minutes drive from Brewery Field. With 32 individually designed bedrooms, the AA 4-star hotel features the award-winning Bistro restaurant, peaceful library and lounges with open fires, and bespoke afternoon teas. The historic country house setting offers a tranquil escape from the matchday bustle.
Best Western Heronston Hotel & Spa
Accommodation Type & Location
Mid-range accommodation
Pricing
Rates from £90 to £200 per night
Description
The Best Western Heronston Hotel & Spa is one of Bridgend's most popular 3-star hotels, located on Ewenny Road approximately 6 minutes drive from Brewery Field. With 75 bedrooms, the property offers an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym, on-site Heronston Restaurant and bar, and ample free parking. Reliable comfort and good value, with a friendly Welsh welcome.
Premier Inn Bridgend Central
Accommodation Type & Location
Budget accommodation
Pricing
Rates from £60 to £140 per night
Description
Premier Inn Bridgend Central is the closest budget hotel to Brewery Field — just 10 minutes walk from the ground via Bridgend town centre. The 79-room hotel offers consistently rated comfort with the chain's signature Hypnos beds, on-site Thyme Restaurant, free parking, 24-hour reception, and free WiFi. The unbeatable price-to-location ratio makes it a favourite of Ospreys away fans.
Great House Hotel
Accommodation Type & Location
Boutique accommodation
Pricing
Rates from £140 to £290 per night
Description
The Great House Hotel is a charming boutique property in the picturesque village of Laleston, just outside Bridgend approximately 10 minutes drive from Brewery Field. Dating back to 1500, this Grade II listed building offers 16 individually styled rooms full of historic character, the highly-regarded Leicester's Restaurant, beautiful gardens, and a real fire in the cosy lounge. A standout choice for visitors looking for a more characterful alternative to the chain hotels.
Dining at Brewery Field
Restaurants
Pubs & Bars
Brewery Field Accessibility
Accessibility
Step-Free Access via Embassy Car Park
Brewery Field offers step-free access via designated accessible entrances, including direct step-free access from the Embassy Car Park (2 minutes walk) into the ground. As a heritage 1920 ground retrofitted for accessibility, supporters with reduced mobility should approach via the Embassy Car Park side of the ground where stewards will direct them to accessible areas. Approach via Embassy Car Park (CF31 4JA) for the smoothest accessible route. Stewards available on matchdays to assist.
Limited Wheelchair Spaces with Companion Seating
Brewery Field offers a small number of dedicated wheelchair spaces with companion seating, with positions providing pitch-side views. Capacity is significantly more limited than at larger URC venues, so advance booking via the Ospreys ticket office is essential. The temporary stand installed for the Ospreys 2025-26 season provides some additional accessible options. Demand is high for the limited wheelchair allocation — book as soon as fixtures are announced. Companion ticket typically included or available at concession rate.
Accessible Toilet Facilities Available
Accessible toilet facilities are available at Brewery Field, with locations signposted from accessible seating areas. As a historic community ground, provision is more modest than at purpose-built modern stadiums — supporters with specific requirements should contact the Ospreys ticket office in advance. Contact the ticket office before matchday if specific accessibility needs require advance arrangement.
Embassy Car Park Disabled Bays (200 spaces total)
Embassy Car Park (CF31 4JA, 2 minutes walk to Brewery Field) features dedicated disabled parking bays among its 200 total spaces. The car park offers step-free access directly into the ground, making it by far the best matchday parking option for blue badge holders. Tremains Road car park (CF31 1ST, 8 min walk) has 2 disabled bays. Rhiw Multistorey (CF31 1DP, 9 min walk) has 15 disabled bays. Embassy is CASH ONLY — bring change. Arrive early on matchdays to secure a disabled bay. Blue badge must be displayed.
Steward Assistance Available
Ospreys matchday stewards are available throughout the ground to assist supporters with reduced mobility. Notify the Ospreys ticket office in advance of any specific assistance required so arrangements can be made. The Ospreys publish a dedicated accessible-version travel guide for visually impaired and cognitively-impaired supporters via ospreysrugby.com.
Guide Dogs Welcome
Trained guide dogs and assistance dogs are welcome at Brewery Field. Please notify the ticket office in advance so suitable adjacent seating can be allocated. Notify in advance via the Ospreys ticket office.
Brewery Field Ticket Information
Ticket Prices
General Admission - Terrace Tickets
Seating Area & Price Range
Standing Terraces tickets range from £15 to £30 for the available as part of all ospreys 2025-26 season membership packages..
Description
The most affordable URC ticket option in the league, reflecting Brewery Field's community ground heritage.
What's Included
These brewery field is predominantly a standing ground, with around 6,900 of the 8,000 capacity on the terraces surrounding the pitch. affordable, atmospheric, and quintessentially welsh rugby — the terrace experience is one of the joys of an ospreys home matchday in 2025-26. tickets include standing entry to the open terraces, programme available separately, making them an excellent choice for visitors seeking luxury hospitality experience.
General Admission - Seated Tickets
Seating Area & Price Range
Main Stand (1,100 seats) tickets range from £30 to £50 for the main stand season membership covers all home urc and epcr challenge cup fixtures..
Description
Limited covered seating in the historic Main Stand — book early as capacity is restricted to just 1,100 seats.
What's Included
These the only seated area at brewery field is the historic main stand with 1,100 covered seats. this is the most sought-after ticket category given the limited supply, and routinely sells out for major fixtures. covered, sheltered, and the only option for fans who prefer to be seated. tickets include reserved covered seat, programme available separately, making them an excellent choice for visitors seeking luxury hospitality experience.
Hospitality - President's Lounge Tickets
Seating Area & Price Range
Main Stand Hospitality tickets range from £100 to £200 for the hospitality packages can be booked for individual fixtures or as season packages covering all 2025-26 ospreys home urc and epcr matches..
Description
All-inclusive hospitality package featuring food, drinks, and prime Main Stand seating. Significantly more affordable than equivalent packages at larger URC grounds.
What's Included
These premium matchday hospitality at brewery field is offered via the president's lounge — a traditional welsh club rugby hospitality experience with pre-match dining, complimentary drinks, premium seating, and post-match refreshments. pricing reflects the more modest community-ground setting and offers excellent value versus comparable urc venues. tickets include three-course pre-match dining, complimentary drinks (terms apply), reserved seat in main stand, programme, dedicated host, post-match refreshments, making them an excellent choice for visitors seeking luxury hospitality experience.
Season Membership Tickets
Seating Area & Price Range
Choice of Standing or Seated Area tickets range from £120 to £350 for the 2025-26 season memberships purchased at brewery field automatically grant priority access to renew at the redeveloped st helen's for 2026-27..
Description
Best value way to follow Ospreys throughout the 2025-26 Brewery Field season — significant discount versus walk-up prices.
What's Included
These ospreys 2025-26 season memberships represent excellent value for the brewery field season — covering all home urc and epcr challenge cup fixtures plus exclusive supporter benefits, priority booking for play-offs and away matches. memberships also automatically transfer to the redeveloped st helen's for the 2026-27 season. tickets include all home urc fixtures, all home epcr challenge cup fixtures, priority play-off booking, member-only events, weekly newsletter, making them an excellent choice for visitors seeking luxury hospitality experience.
Brewery Field FAQs
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Why are Ospreys playing at Brewery Field?Featured
Ospreys are playing all their home URC and Challenge Cup fixtures at Brewery Field in Bridgend during the 2025-26 season only, as a temporary measure. Their long-term home at St Helen's Sports Ground in Swansea is undergoing major redevelopment including a new permanent South Stand, with completion delayed beyond the original 2025 target. Ospreys will move into the redeveloped St Helen's for the 2026-27 season under a new long-term lease.
What is the capacity of Brewery Field?Featured
Brewery Field has a capacity of 8,000 — 1,100 seated in the Main Stand and approximately 6,900 standing on the terraces. The current record attendance of 8,159 was set when Ospreys hosted Cardiff Rugby on 1 January 2024, with additional temporary seating installed for that fixture.
What is the nearest train station to Brewery Field?Featured
Bridgend Railway Station is just 10 minutes walk from Brewery Field. The station sits on the Great Western Main Line with direct services from Swansea (30 min), Cardiff Central (30 min), Bristol Parkway (60 min), and London Paddington (approximately 2 hours 30 min). Transport for Wales also offers a special £9.20 Swansea-to-Bridgend matchday return ticket.
Is parking available at Brewery Field?Featured
The car park directly outside Brewery Field is FULLY RESERVED on Ospreys matchdays and not open to the general public. Visitors should use one of the pay-and-display car parks within walking distance: Embassy Car Park (2 min walk, 200 spaces, CASH ONLY, step-free access), Tremains Road (8 min walk, EV charging), Rhiw Multistorey (9 min walk, 242 spaces, open until midnight), or Brackla Three (13 min walk, 115 spaces). Do NOT park on Tondu Road adjacent to the ground.
How much do Ospreys tickets cost at Brewery Field?Featured
Ospreys URC tickets at Brewery Field start at approximately £15 for adult terrace tickets and free or heavily discounted for under-16s. Limited Main Stand seated tickets are £30-£50. Hospitality packages from the President's Lounge from £100 per person — significantly more affordable than equivalent packages at larger URC grounds. Pricing varies by fixture category.
When will Ospreys move to St Helen's?Featured
Ospreys will move to the redeveloped St Helen's Sports Ground in Swansea for the 2026-27 season, having signed a new long-term lease with the City and County of Swansea Council. The redevelopment includes a new permanent South Stand. Ospreys 2025-26 Season Members at Brewery Field receive priority access to renew at the new St Helen's.
Why is it called the Electric Brewery Field?
The stadium is officially called the Electric Brewery Field for sponsorship reasons following a partnership deal with Electrify Cymru announced in November 2025. The ground has had multiple sponsorship names over the years including Riverside Hardware (2010-13), Bridgend Ford (2013-17), Morganstone (2017-21), Timbuild (2021-22), and Dunraven Brewery Field (2022-25). The historic original name Brewery Field is still widely used by locals.
When was Brewery Field built?
The Brewery Field was purchased by the Bridgend Amateur Athletic Club shortly after World War I for £9,000, and the rugby ground was established in 1920 — making it over 100 years old. Bridgend RFC (now Bridgend Ravens) have been the primary tenants since then. The current Main Stand and other infrastructure have been incrementally upgraded over the decades, with major modernisation works (including 500-lux floodlighting) completed in 2025 ahead of the Ospreys' arrival.
Which teams play at Brewery Field?
Brewery Field is the long-term home of Bridgend Ravens (Super Rygbi Cymru — semi-professional, since 1920) and Bridgend Athletic RFC. For the 2025-26 season only, Ospreys (URC and EPCR Challenge Cup) are using the ground as their temporary home while St Helen's in Swansea is redeveloped.
How do I get from Swansea to Brewery Field?
Transport for Wales runs frequent direct services from Swansea High Street to Bridgend (30 min). A special £9.20 Swansea-Bridgend matchday return ticket is available on Ospreys gamedays — reservation is mandatory on the outward journey. By car, Brewery Field is approximately 30 minutes from Swansea via the M4 to Junction 36, then follow signs into Bridgend town centre.
Are stadium tours available at Brewery Field?
No regular public stadium tours are available at Brewery Field. The ground is primarily a Welsh community rugby venue, and Ospreys are temporary tenants for the 2025-26 season only. Bespoke group visits may be arranged via Bridgend Ravens directly for schools and community groups. The Ospreys' stadium tour offering will resume at the redeveloped St Helen's in Swansea from the 2026-27 season.
Is Brewery Field accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes, but with more limited provision than larger URC venues. Brewery Field offers step-free access via the Embassy Car Park entrance (2 min walk), dedicated wheelchair spaces with companion seating (limited capacity — book early via tickets@ospreysrugby.com), accessible toilet facilities, and disabled parking bays at Embassy Car Park.
Latest News
Ospreys Conclude 2025-26 URC Season at Brewery Field as 14th
Published
20 May 2026
Article Summary
Ospreys concluded their 2025-26 United Rugby Championship season finishing 14th, in their only campaign based at Brewery Field. The season featured the historic temporary use of Bridgend's home ground, the new naming rights deal with Electrify Cymru, and ongoing redevelopment work at St Helen's in Swansea ahead of the team's return to a fully-finished new home for 2026-27. Brewery Field hosted seven URC home matches plus EPCR Challenge Cup fixtures throughout the season.
Brewery Field Renamed Electric Brewery Field in New Sponsorship Deal
Published
19 November 2025
Article Summary
Bridgend Ravens announced a new naming rights partnership with Electrify Cymru in November 2025, officially renaming the ground the Electric Brewery Field. The partnership was launched at a Bridgend Ravens fixture against Swansea, with celebrations including a hospitality giveaway for the Valentine's Day 2026 fixture against Ebbw Vale. Former Bridgend, Wales and British & Irish Lions player Rob Howley praised the deal, saying the club deserved to be at the forefront of Welsh rugby and highlighting the importance of new sponsorship in challenging times for the game.
State-of-the-Art 500-Lux Floodlighting System Installed at Brewery Field
Published
20 September 2025
Article Summary
A new state-of-the-art 500-lux floodlighting system was installed at Brewery Field in late 2025 by Floodlighting and Electrical to meet professional URC broadcast standards ahead of Ospreys' temporary stay. The lighting upgrade was one of several infrastructure improvements made to prepare the historic community ground for top-flight professional rugby, including a temporary stand to increase seating capacity, pitch resurfacing, and enhanced digital systems.
Ospreys Confirm Temporary Move to Brewery Field for 2025-26 Season
FeaturedPublished
12 August 2025
Article Summary
Ospreys CEO Lance Bradley announced on 12 August 2025 that the regional side would play all 2025-26 home URC and EPCR Challenge Cup fixtures at Bridgend's 8,000-capacity Brewery Field. The temporary move came after planned redevelopment work at St Helen's Sports Ground in Swansea — including new plans for a permanent South Stand introduced later in the process — could not be completed in time for the season. Ospreys signed a new long-term lease for St Helen's commencing in 2026-27. Bridgend County Borough Council Leader John Spanswick welcomed the temporary move, highlighting Ospreys' long historical association with the area and previous Brewery Field fixtures including a memorable European Challenge Cup win over Sale Sharks.
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