Football Stadiums in England

Top 10 biggest football stadiums in England by capacity

Stadium name	Capacity	Location	Team	Opened	Notable features	Record attendance
Wembley Stadium	90,000	London	England national football team	2007	Iconic 133m high arch	89,874 (2022 UEFA Euro 2020 Final)
Old Trafford	74,140	Manchester	Manchester United	1910	Nicknamed "The Theatre of Dreams"	76,962 (1939 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers)
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium	62,850	London	Tottenham Hotspur	2019	Retractable pitch for NFL games	62,027 (2019 vs Inter Milan)
Emirates Stadium	60,704	London	Arsenal	2006	Octagonal bowl design	60,161 (2007 vs Manchester United)
London Stadium	60,000	London	West Ham United	2012	Originally built for 2012 Olympics	59,988 (2019 vs Everton)
Etihad Stadium	55,097	Manchester	Manchester City	2002	Distinctive spiral walkways	54,693 (2018 vs Liverpool)
Anfield	53,394	Liverpool	Liverpool	1884	Famous Kop stand	61,905 (1952 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers)
St James' Park	52,405	Newcastle upon Tyne	Newcastle United	1892	Distinctive cantilever roof	68,386 (1930 vs Chelsea)
Villa Park	42,785	Birmingham	Aston Villa	1897	Holte End stand	76,588 (1946 vs Derby County)
Stamford Bridge	40,341	London	Chelsea	1877	Oldest Premier League stadium	82,905 (1935 vs Arsenal)

England boasts some of the oldest and most historic football stadiums in the world, with many dating back to the late 19th century.
The Premier League has the highest average stadium capacity of any football league in Europe.
Wembley Stadium, often called “The Home of Football,” hosts major cup finals and England’s international matches.
Many English stadiums have undergone significant renovations to improve capacity and facilities while maintaining their historic charm.
The atmosphere in English football stadiums is renowned worldwide, with passionate fans and traditional chants creating an electric environment.
Several stadiums, like the London Stadium and Etihad Stadium, were built as part of larger urban regeneration projects.
The trend of installing safe standing areas is gaining popularity, allowing for a return to traditional terrace-style support while maintaining safety standards.