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Address: Sandy Park Way, Exeter, United Kingdom
Capacity: 13,000
Opened: 1 September 2006
Main use: Rugby union
Tenants: Exeter Rugby / Exeter Chiefs (rugby union)
Sandy Park Stadium is a modern rugby union venue located on the eastern edge of Exeter, Devon, and has been the home ground of the Exeter Chiefs since 2006. Over the past two decades, the stadium has played a central role in the rise of Exeter Chiefs from a regional club to one of the most successful teams in English and European rugby.
Sandy Park officially opened on 1 September 2006, providing Exeter Rugby with a purpose-built home that replaced their former ground at County Ground. The move marked a transformational moment for the club, aligning improved facilities with growing ambitions on the field.
The stadium has undergone several expansion phases since opening, gradually increasing its capacity to approximately 13,000, while maintaining compliance with Premiership Rugby and international competition standards.
Sandy Park is designed as a compact, rugby-focused venue that ensures close proximity between spectators and the pitch. Key features include:
All-seater configuration with standing hospitality areas
High-quality natural grass pitch
Corporate hospitality suites and conference facilities
Training and performance infrastructure integrated into the stadium complex
The venue is widely regarded for its strong matchday atmosphere, particularly during domestic and European fixtures.
A major milestone in the stadium’s history came in 2015, when Sandy Park Stadium hosted its first-ever Rugby World Cup match. The fixture attracted approximately 10,000 spectators, placing Exeter on the global rugby map and confirming the stadium’s suitability for international tournament use.
Exeter Rugby, commonly known as the Exeter Chiefs, were founded in 1871 and are among the oldest rugby union clubs in England. Since moving to Sandy Park, the club has experienced unprecedented success, including:
Promotion to the English Premiership
Multiple Premiership Rugby titles
Victory in the European Rugby Champions Cup
Regular participation in top-tier domestic and European competitions
Sandy Park has been the setting for many of the club’s most historic victories and has become closely associated with the Chiefs’ modern identity.
In addition to rugby union, Sandy Park Stadium is used for:
Corporate events and conferences
Concerts and live entertainment
Community and grassroots rugby activities
The stadium plays an important role in Exeter’s sports economy and serves as a regional hub for rugby development in the South West of England.
Located along Sandy Park Way, the stadium benefits from excellent transport links, including proximity to the M5 motorway, dedicated parking facilities, and rail access via Digby & Sowton station. This makes the venue accessible for both local supporters and visiting fans.
Sandy Park Stadium is widely recognised as a symbol of Exeter Chiefs’ transformation into an elite rugby club. Its steady expansion, international hosting credentials, and consistent sell-out crowds have established it as one of the most respected rugby venues outside London.
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With the growing popularity of nighttime sports events, professional competitions demand higher lighting quality. The glare from traditional fixtures can no longer meet athletes’ expectations for sensory experience. Leveraging breakthroughs in MECREE’s sports lighting technology, our precise light control and anti-glare designs enable athletes to perform at their peak and enjoy an exceptional sports experience.
Issues caused by unnecessary nighttime lighting, such as light pollution and light trespass, are increasingly concerning and have led to rising public complaints. Amid growing environmental awareness, lighting designers must prioritize controlling “Light Pollution” and “Light Trespass.” We are committed to addressing this challenge through innovative optical technologies.
Currently common traditional stadium lights model for some international stadiums as below:
MVF406/1800W, HNF003, MVF401, MVF403, MVF024, EF-2000, YOA56305, YOAX56400, 2kW: HQI-TS 2000WDS, 2kW: HQI-TS 1000WDS, MHN-SA 2KW 400V/956, MHN-SB/HO 2KW 400V/956, LPW2000M/D, LPW1000MB/L, LPP2000MHN-SA, LPP2000MHN-SB.
There is big problem that traditional lamps can not cannot meet the needs of 4K and 8K high-definition broadcast and huge energy consumption.
With the strengthening of environmental lighting awareness and the pursuit of high-quality lighting, there is a trend to replace traditional lamps by high quality of LED Stadium Lights.
MECREE has launched the following series of LED Sport Stadium Lighting:
MECREE’s specially engineered precision lighting control is designed to meet the needs of such users. The polarized light range of 65-73° is defined as the P73-L and A65 series products, which deliver an unparalleled visual experience while offering access to thousands of IES profiles.
Our precisely engineered optics of polarized light aim light directly onto the field of play, to shine uniformly and to minimize glare. Outdoor venues benefit from spill light control, no more skyglow and no more complaints from the neighbors.
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2. As tested it will cause 30% reduction of light output
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Customized crossarms are available to meet all your existing old poles without replacing the main rod, crossarms bolt directly to light pole, easy and accurate installation saves time, ensures performance, safety and reliability,also lower the budget.
In current sports lighting projects, high-altitude light calibration is recognized as a major efficiency bottleneck. The process carries high safety risks, is prone to aiming deviations, and involves cumbersome installation and removal procedures, making it difficult to achieve the required uniformity.
MECREE’s innovative laser aiming mount was designed precisely to address these issues. It revolutionizes the workflow through three key advantages:
Easy Installation: With a simple design, it allows rapid mounting and dismounting, significantly lowering the operational threshold.
Precise Aiming: Ensures accurate laser alignment, fundamentally guaranteeing uniform illumination and compliance with lighting standards.
Efficient Operation: Reduces labor and time costs by up to 80%. Calibrating 200 fixtures at height previously took 20 days; now the same workload can be completed in just 4 days.
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