The Müller Birmingham Diamond League will be one of the first events to be held at the newly redeveloped Alexander Stadium; ready for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games which will commence at the end of July this year.
The stadium will have changed since your last visit, and so will your travel options. We therefore recommend you plan ahead for your journey by reading the travel advice below.
There is no parking at the venue and local roads are currently subject to delays due to the ongoing regeneration works in Perry Barr. The easiest way to get to the stadium will be via the dedicated spectator shuttle buses or Park and Ride.
The spectator entrance to the stadium is off the A34 at Church Road.
Journey Planner
A journey planner for this event is available – CLICK HERE
Travel Updates
We have also been made aware by Transport for West Midlands of some road works on the M6 at junction 10 with delays expected. The local road network will be very busy and spectators are advised not to use the M6 wherever possible.
M6 junction 10 roadworks information – CLICK HERE
Follow Transport for West Midlands on Twitter for the latest information: @TransportForWM @GetSet2022
Please be aware that the Park & Ride at Walsall is now FULL.
Information correct as of 20/05/2022
Spectator Shuttle Buses
A dedicated spectator shuttle bus service will be provided for this event. The pick up point is a short walk from Birmingham New Street or Birmingham Moor Street Stations located on James Watt Queensway (pick up point located at the bottom of Corporation Street).
A map of the walking route from Birmingham New Street Station to the shuttle bus pick up point can be found here New Street – James Watt Queensway
An accessible shuttle bus service will also be available for this event. Pick up point for this will be on Smallbrook Queensway (adjacent to TK Maxx).
Buses will be operating from 9:00 – 13:30 from the city centre to the stadium.
Buses will be operating from 16:00 – 18:00 for the return journey from the stadium back to the city centre.
The shuttle buses are free to all spectators with an event ticket.
Public Buses
Alexander Stadium is well served by public buses which provide fast connectivity to the city centre and across the region. Services stop on both the A34 and Aldridge Road both a short walk to the stadium. Additional buses stop on Birchfield Island, Perry Barr which is a 25-minute walk away.
What services can I get to the stadium & where do they stop?
A34 Walsall Road: 51, 52, X51
Aldridge Rd: 33, 907, 934, 935, 936, 937, 997
Birchfield Island, Perry Barr: 11A, 11C, 54, 61, 68
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Walking and Cycling
Walking and cycling are the greenest and most efficient ways to reach the stadium. The designated blue cycle route along the A34 provides direct access to Birmingham City Centre in just 25 minutes and there will be cycle parking provided to lock your bike up. The main spectator entrance is off Church Road.
Perry Barr station is currently closed for redevelopment and will be ready in time for the Commonwealth Games.
During the closure, passengers are advised to use rail services into the City Centre, alight at Birmingham New Street or Birmingham Moor Street stations and catch the spectator shuttle buses from James Watt Queensway (pick up point located at the bottom of Corporation Street).
An accessible shuttle bus service will also be available for this event. Pick up point for this will be on Smallbrook Queensway (adjacent to TK Maxx).
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Park & Ride
PLEASE BE AWARE THE PARK AND RIDE IS NOW FULL
Where to?
Banks’ stadium Park & Ride, off M6 Junction 9
Who for?
Pre-booked Spectators Travelling North of M6 Junction 9
Where can I book a P&R space?
Spectators can pre-book a space here
Timings?
The park & ride site opens at 09:00 and closes at 18:30
Shuttle buses will be operating from 09:00 – 13:00 to the stadium
Shuttle buses will make the return journey from the Alexander Stadium to the Banks’ Stadium from 16:00 – 18:00
No shuttle buses will be in service between 13:00 – 16:00
Cost?
£9.50 per space
Road restrictions will be in place during the event meaning there will be no parking available at the stadium, instead spectators can pre-book a space at the nearby Park and Ride located at Banks’ stadium, off Junction 9 of the M6. There will be no option to pay for a space on the day of the event, all spaces must be pre-booked.
As there will be limited park and ride spaces available, we would only recommend you consider using the facility if you are travelling from the north to the Banks’ Park and Ride.
If travelling from elsewhere, we recommend using the dedicated spectator shuttles and public transport from Birmingham City Centre.
Birmingham City Centre now has a Clean Air Zone in operation. The Alexander Stadium is not within the Clean Air Zone however please be aware that depending on the route that you take around the region on the day, you may enter the clean air zone and charges will apply.
For more information on the Birmingham Clean Air Zone click here
Please be aware that there will be no car parking available at the Alexander Stadium or the surrounding site.
The roads around the stadium will also require a local resident parking permit for access and parking.
Spectator Shuttles
Spectator shuttle buses will provide the easiest and most direct way to reach Alexander Stadium from Birmingham City Centre and the price is included in the cost of your event ticket.
Buses will load from James Watt Queensway (pick up point located at the bottom of Corporation Street) and will unload directly outside the stadium.
An accessible shuttle bus service will also be available for this event. Pick up point for this will be on Smallbrook Queensway (adjacent to TK Maxx).
See travelling by bus section above for more information
Please plan ahead and leave enough time for your journey.
Where from?
James Watt Queensway (city centre) to Alexander Stadium, just turn up on the day.
What is the cost?
Included as part of the spectator ticket
Blue Badge Parking is now full at the venue.
Spectators are advised to make use of the accessible shuttle buses available from the city centre.