Entertainment zone opening at St Mary’s

Article posted by Coliseum, August 20^th, 2025

Image: Southampton FC

English Championship football club Southampton F.C. is set to open one of the South Coast’s largest mixed entertainment zones at St Mary’s Stadium.

Southampton F.C. said LEVEL1 reimagines leisure under one roof, combining competitive socialising with premium design and broad appeal.

The destination has been created to offer all-day fun for everyone, not just football fans.

Southampton Football Club is a professional football club based in Southampton, Hampshire, England (UK). The club competes in the EFL Championship, the second tier of English football.

St Mary’s Stadium is a seated but also a safe-standing football stadium in Southampton, Hampshire, England (UK) which has been the home stadium of the EFL Championship club Southampton F.C. since 2001. The stadium has a capacity to pack in 32,384 fans and is currently the largest football stadium in South-East England.

Image: Southampton FC

From adrenaline-pumping climbing walls to immersive racing simulators, the brand-new venue is set to become Southampton’s go-to destination for families, friends, students, parties, and thrill-seekers alike.

LEVEL1, which is set to open in October, will include:

9-hole mini golf course – wild courses, serious fun
Climbing walls – for vertical bragging rights
High ropes course – because why not hang from the ceiling of a stadium?
Racing simulators – for all those Lewis Hamilton wannabes
Golf simulators – whether you’re aiming to swing like Rory or putt like Tiger, it’s your time to shine
Pool Tables – rack ‘em, chalk up and let the killer shots do the talking
AR Darts booths – like darts, but way cooler
Clayshot booths – channel your inner sharp-shooter
Arcade machines – from button-bashing glory to joystick duels, it’s game on to claim your retro crown
Live sport on the big screen – including Sky Sports, for when you want to take in all the big games
Bar + kitchen – full menu of tasty eats and top-shelf drinks, with something for kids and grown-ups

The launch of LEVEL1 marks an exciting new chapter for Southampton F.C., turning more of the stadium into a vibrant space that fans, visitors, and the local community can enjoy all year round – not just on matchdays.

Image: Southampton FC

Open 360+ days a year, LEVEL1 offers fresh ways for visitors to connect with the club, creating memorable experiences while supporting long-term growth.

The club says its part of the commitment to bringing fans closer, welcoming more visitors, and making St Mary’s a place that’s alive with activity all year.

Season Ticket holders will receive a discount at LEVEL1, with discounts to be announced closer to the launch date.

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