Getting There
Leicester sits in the East Midlands, roughly in the middle of England. Direct trains to Leicester station run every 30 minutes from London St Pancras International and take approximately one hour and ten minutes. That makes the train the obvious choice if you're coming from London. On arrival at Leicester station, bus services 47, 84 and 85 will take you from the city centre to Aylestone Road, which is a five-minute walk from King Power Stadium. If you'd rather walk, it's a manageable 25–30 minutes on foot heading south along Waterloo Way and past Leicester Royal Infirmary and the Tigers rugby ground — fine before a match, less fun if it's January and your side has just lost 3-0.
The nearest airport is East Midlands Airport, about 14 miles southwest. Expect 30–40 minutes by taxi or rideshare, depending on traffic. Birmingham Airport is roughly 40 miles away, usually an hour by car. Neither is particularly convenient, so the train from London or a drive is generally how people get here.
If you're driving, the stadium postcode is LE2 7FL — plug that in and your satnav will get you there. The M1 (junction 21) and M69 are the main arteries in.
Parking
There are several independent car parks in the surrounding areas that are up to 10 minutes' walk to the stadium, such as Freemans Common and Leicester Tigers Rugby Club. These car parks typically cost around £5 and are first come, first served. That's genuinely cheap by Premier League — sorry, Championship — standards, but first come, first served means exactly that. Arrive at least 90 minutes before kickoff if you want a decent spot.
There are some street parking options available on Upperton Road and the side streets off Narborough Road, though recently a number of resident-only zones have been implemented, meaning parking has to be found further away from the stadium. Don't waste time hunting for a free street spot close in — it's a fool's errand. Pay the fiver, park properly, and use the extra time for a pint.
Where to Stay
Stay in the city centre. It's a 25-minute walk or a short rideshare to the stadium, and you'll actually have somewhere worth being in the evening. The area around Granby Street and the Old Town has a reasonable mix of hotels — budget options include Novotel, Premier Inn, and Travelodge, all with city centre locations. The Holiday Inn on Granby Street is solid mid-range. If you want something with a bit more character, look at the Belmont Hotel near Victoria Park — it's quieter, slightly more upscale, and well-placed for walking to the ground.
Avoid booking anything described as "near the stadium" — the immediate area around King Power is light industrial and pretty dead outside of matchday. You want to be central.
Before the Game
The Hind (Passion Blend & Hindbar): Located directly opposite Leicester station, this gastro pub offers a range of drinks as well as food for breakfast, lunch, or dinner — classic pub grub and international favourites. Away fans are welcome, which in Leicester is worth flagging explicitly because not everywhere is.
The Last Plantagenet (Wetherspoons): A turn to the right from the station exit and left onto Granby Street takes you to this Wetherspoons. Yes, it's a Spoons. But it's a big one, cheap, and genuinely useful if you're meeting a group or need to soak up the train journey with some food before the walk to the ground.
Swan and Rushes: The Swan and Rushes is a decent pub with a mixture of home and away fans. It offers a wide selection of beers and simple food and is recommended. More character than the chains, and if you find yourself sat next to some Leicester fans, you'll likely just end up talking football. They're not a hostile lot, generally.
Blue Boar: A popular choice for ale drinkers, the Blue Boar was Leicester's CAMRA pub of the year for 2018, 2019, and 2020 — a micropub offering a selection of real ales, fine ciders, fine wine, and bar snacks. Tight space, excellent beer, fills up fast. Get there early.
Important note: There are no designated away pubs in the vicinity of King Power Stadium itself. The Counting House, previously popular amongst away supporters, is permanently closed. Do your drinking in town.
Game Day Tips
Away fans visiting the King Power Stadium are located in the north-east corner of the stadium, with a typical allocation of 3,000. The away blocks are fed by turnstiles 41 to 49. Head for Filbert Way and follow the away fan signage — stewards are generally helpful if you look lost.
Ticket collection on matchday is available at a point located to the left of the Foxes Fan Store. Collection opens 90 minutes before kickoff. If you're collecting your ticket at the King Power, bring ID.
Standard bag policy applies — keep bags small (roughly A4 size or smaller) to avoid delays at the turnstiles. The concourse inside the away end is decent. There's a fine choice of food and drink counters in the away concourse — don't miss the Red Leicester Sausage Roll or the Butter Chicken Pie. The Butter Chicken Pie in particular is worth the queue.
For Away Fans
Compared to other away allocations in the division, King Power Stadium is an excellent away day. The away section is tucked into the bowl, which is great for acoustics — it lets fans make extra noise, and if your end gets going, you'll feel it. As a modern venue, the views of the pitch are very good on all four sides of the ground. No pillars, no awkward angles. The home crowd tends to congregate intensity-wise in the South Stand — known as the Spion Kop, the South Stand is where the Foxes fans who are never shy about their support gather, and recently things have gone to another level. They'll make noise, especially given the chip on their shoulder after another relegation. The thing that catches first-timers off guard: outside the stadium stands a bronze statue of former chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, unveiled in April 2022, and fans pass it with a reverence that tells you everything about what this club means to this city. Whatever your allegiances, it's worth a moment's pause on the way in.