Royal Athletic Park

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Royal Athletic Park

Location	1014 Caledonia Ave, Victoria, B.C. V8T 1G1, Canada
Broke ground	Early 1900's Rebuilt in 1967
Opened	Early 1900's Reopened in 1967
Owner	City of Victoria
Surface	Natural Grass
Tenants	Victoria United (PCSL) (1904-present) Victoria Rebels (CJFL) (1985-present)
Capacity	9,247
Field dimensions	130 yds x 100 yds (soccer) 160 yds x 75 yds (Canadian football)

Royal Athletic Park is a multi-purpose, fully-lit stadium in Victoria, British Columbia. It is primarily used for soccer, softball and football, but often hosts special events. The land was originally purchased by the city in 1925 and the park underwent a major restoration in 1967 after a large fire.

It is currently the home of the Victoria Rebels of the Canadian Junior Football League. It also hosts the Victoria United Football Club. It was briefly the home field of the Victoria Capitals minor league baseball team. It has also been home to other minor pro ball clubs, including the Victoria Blues, Victoria Mussels, Victoria Tyees and the Victoria Athletics. Gil McDougald played third base here on his way up to the New York Yankees.

Its permanent seating is 4247 and depending on its configuration and the event, it can hold up to 9,247 people ^[1].

From July 1 to July 11, 2007, Royal Athletic Park was one of six venues for the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The stadium was hosting Group F and hosted Japan vs Czech Republic in a Round of Sixteen game. Temporary bleachers were added to expand seating. An announced total of 14,500 seats was later altered to 10,500, as temporary grandstands were not erected behind the goal on the east side.