Football Stadiums in Northern Ireland

Top 5 biggest football stadiums in Northern Ireland by capacity

Stadium name	Capacity	Location	Team	Opened	Playing surface	Notable facts
Windsor Park	18,500	Belfast	Linfield F.C., Northern Ireland national team	1905	Grass	Home of the Northern Ireland national team
Casement Park	12,600	Belfast	N/A (Gaelic games stadium, occasionally used for football)	1953	Grass	Currently undergoing redevelopment
The Oval	9,000	Belfast	Glentoran F.C.	1892	Grass	One of the oldest stadiums in Northern Ireland
Ballymena Showgrounds	8,000	Ballymena	Ballymena United F.C.	1903	Grass	Multi-purpose stadium, also used for concerts and events
Shamrock Park	7,000	Portadown	Portadown F.C.	1906	Grass	Underwent significant renovations in the 1990s

Northern Ireland has a rich football history, with many smaller stadiums serving local communities and clubs.
Windsor Park, as the national stadium, has hosted numerous international matches and European club games.
Many stadiums in Northern Ireland are undergoing or have recently undergone renovations to meet modern safety standards and improve fan experience.
The capacity of stadiums in Northern Ireland is generally smaller compared to those in England or other major European football nations, reflecting the country’s population and league size.
Some stadiums, like Casement Park, are primarily used for Gaelic games but occasionally host football matches, showcasing the diverse sporting culture in Northern Ireland.