Football Ground Map
Football Ground Map
There's nothing like a good football ground. The sounds, the sights, even the smells! The UK undoubtedly has some of the best in the world. Yet, which ones are worth visiting? These are the best football stadiums in the UK.
Home to Everton Football Club, Goodison Park is one of the UK's most atmospheric stadiums. It has a capacity of 40,157 and offers a unique experience for any football fan.
Arsenal is one of the powerhouses of English football, having spent almost all of their 126 years at the top level of the English game. The Emirates will continue to house them until 2028 when they move into a new stadium next door.
Liverpool FC's Anfield stadium currently holds around 54,000 supporters for its games in European competitions but only 45,362 in Premier League games due to FA rules on British grounds. Since its opening in 1884, Anfield has seen some of the world's greatest players grace its pitch, including Sir Kenny Dalglish and Kevin Keegan.
Rangers are known for their credibility in the UK, with nine league titles and 54 domestic cups. Ibrox is home to Rangers FC and it has a capacity of 51,082 seats.
Home to Premier League side West Ham United since 2016, the London Stadium is one of the largest stadiums in the UK with a seating capacity of 60,000. The stadium previously held 25 games during London 2012 Olympics, and both the opening and closing ceremonies. It was also used for football competitions, including several matches at Euro 1996. As well as this, multiple music concerts have been held here since its reopening in 2016, which include Take That (10 nights) and Ed Sheeran (three nights).
The oldest stadium in the football league, Bramall Lane is the home of Sheffield United. The stadium has a capacity of 32,702 and can be found in South Yorkshire. There was even talk of expanding it into a hotel and casino. Then again, since the advent of companies like Spin Palace online casino, there's less of a demand for in-person gambling. Still, the stadium remains one of the finest examples of footballing architecture in the country.
Located in Glasgow's East End, Celtic Park is the home ground for Celtic FC and holds 60,832 spectators - making it one of the largest stadiums in Europe. During its renovations, Celtic paid tribute to their history by adding statues outside such as of Jock Stein and Brother Walfrid - both legendary figures in Celtic FC's history.
The Theatre of Dreams holds around 75,000 supporters for Premier League games, but can hold up to 81,000 due to segregation rules on British grounds during Champions League fixtures. Since its opening in 1910, Old Trafford has been graced by some of football's greatest legends, including the likes of George Best and Sir Bobby Charlton. It was also used as a venue for multiple football games at London 2012 Olympics.
Currently the largest stadium in England, Wembley is home to both the English national football team and the FA Cup final games. It has a seating capacity of 90,000 people, making it the second-largest stadium in Europe behind Camp Nou (99,354).
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