Plymouth Coliseum

Plymouth Coliseum, formerly known as St Boniface Arena, is a rugby field and speedway venue in Plymouth, Devon. It is situated adjacent to the River Plym near Marsh Mills.

Plymouth Coliseum

Former names	St Boniface's Playing Fields
Location	Coypool Road, Plymouth, England
Coordinates	50°23′27″N 4°4′59″W
Owner	St Boniface's Catholic College
Operator	Plymouth Devils
Capacity	2000
Surface	Grass/Speedway Track
Construction
Broke ground	1982
Built	1982
Opened	1982
Renovated	2006
Tenants
St Boniface's Catholic College (1982-present) Plymouth Gladiators (2006–present)

Stadium

The stadium dates back to 1982 and has hosted speedway since 2006. The stadium has recently^[when?] been upgraded by the owner, speedway promoter Mike Bowden.

Speedway

The stadium is the home of the Plymouth Gladiators who currently compete in the Championship.

Speedway track maintenance vehicles owned by the Gladiators were vandalized in an arson attack on 13 July 2022, following a series of attacks in which club vehicles were damaged. Police opened a criminal investigation, but club owner Mark Phillips expressed disappointment at the lack of consequences for vandals and trespassers at the Coliseum.^[1]

School Playing Fields

St Boniface's Catholic College use half of their ground as a school playing field. The field is also used by Plympton Victoria Rugby Club.^[2]

See also

• St Boniface's Catholic College
• Plymouth Devils