Take our MKM Stadium 20th anniversary quiz

The MKM Stadium is celebrating its 20th anniversary! This week, we’re celebrating 20 years of the MKM Stadium and all of the memorable moments that have taken place.  

After opening its doors back in 2002, the stadium has seen, not only incredible sporting moments, but has also hosted some of the world’s biggest musicians over the last twenty years.

But how well do you know Hull’s MKM Stadium? To celebrate its 20th anniversary, take our stadium quiz below and see how many you can get correct – you’ll find the answers at the bottom of the page!

Round 1 – General

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1. When did the stadium open for the first time?

A. Wednesday 18 December 2002

B. Thursday 19 December 2002

C. Friday 20 December 2002

2. What is the current capacity of the MKM stadium?

A. 23,385

B. 25,585

C. 27,785

3. The MKM stadium’s east stand was renamed after which Hull City legend earlier this year?

A. Ken Wagstaff

B. Chris Chilton

C. Raich Carter

4. Who was the first artist to perform at the MKM Stadium back in 2003?

A. Elton John

B. Bon Jovi

C. The Who

5. Boyband JLS performed at the stadium in 2011, but which popstar was the support act?

A. Will Young

B. Ellie Goulding

C. Olly Murs

Round 2 – Football

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6. Who did Hull City AFC play on the stadium’s opening night in a friendly match?

A. Newcastle United

B. Sunderland AFC

C. Birmingham City AFC

7. Which Hull City player scored the first goal in that opening game?

A. Stuart Elliot

B. Ben Burgess

C. Steve Melton

8. In which year was the stadium named ‘best ground’ at the Football League awards?

A. 2006

B. 2007

C. 2008

9. In 2010, Hull City AFC recorded the stadiums highest ever football attendance in the Premier League (25,030), but who were their opponents?

A. Arsenal

B. Liverpool

C. Manchester United

10. Which team did Hull City AFC make their home European football debut against in 2014?

A. Sparta Prague

B. FC AK Trencin

C. Ludogorets

Round 3 – Rugby

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11. Who did Hull FC play against in their debut match at the stadium?

A. St. Helens

B. Bradford Bulls

C. Halifax

12. What has been Hull FC’s highest Super League finish since moving to the MKM stadium?

A. 2nd

B. 3rd

C. 4th

13. Hull FC recorded their biggest ever Super League win in 2004, but what was the score?

A. 72-6

B. 82-6

C. 92-6

14. In what year did the MKM stadium host the Super League Grand Final?

A. 2018

B. 2019

C. 2020

15. How many Hull Derbies have taken place at the MKM stadium so far?

A. 16

B. 18

C. 20

Now it’s time to find out how you did…..

Answers:

1. Wednesday 18 December 2022
2. 25,585
3. Chris Chilton
4. Elton John
5. Olly Murs
6. Sunderland
7. Steve Melton
8. 2006
9. Liverpool
10. FC AK Trencin
11. Halifax
12. 2nd
13. 82-6
14. 2020
15. 16

How many did you get correct? Why not let us know on our Twitter page here. You can also watch our 20-year anniversary video for the MKM stadium over on our YouTube channel.