The Leeds Rhinos Foundation, St George’s Crypt and St Gemma’s Hospice teamed up to organise the event, with people asked to give up one night of comfort and sleep out on the cold terraces.
Volunteers, business leaders, Leeds Rhinos players and staff all took part in the fundraising drive to highlight plight of homeless people in Leeds, and support the work of the three charities to protect these vulnerable communities.
Over the past 8 years, the event has raised over £300,000 for the three charities, allowing them to continue their life changing work throughout the city of Leeds.
Here are 16 pictures of people braving the cold, taken by Yorkshire Evening Post photographer Steve Riding...
7. Leeds Big Sleep at Headingley Stadium
Determination from Scott Clark of The Caddick Group as he pumps up his bed for the night. | Steve Riding
8. Leeds Big Sleep at Headingley Stadium
Leeds University students bed down for the night, Nalalia McFadzean, Holly Davies, Ella Drinkwater, Laura Barrett, Wren Horwood-Palm. | Steve Riding
9. Leeds Big Sleep at Headingley Stadium
Sleepers look for a good spot for the night. | Steve Riding
10. Leeds Big Sleep at Headingley Stadium
A packed Lewis Jones Suite at Headingley as sleepers relax before Leeds Big Sleep. | Steve Riding
11. Leeds Big Sleep at Headingley Stadium
Staff and supporters of St George's Crypt have a team photo. | Steve Riding
12. Leeds Big Sleep at Headingley Stadium
Sleepers from PKF, Leeds, Tom Herne, James Randall, Oliver Martin, Adam Atkinson, Martin Watson in the Lewis Jones Suite at Headingley. | Steve Riding