UK is home to some of the top football clubs in the world and some of these teams have sensational stadiums as their home grounds. However, in terms of capacity, what are the top 10 biggest stadiums in UK?
Old Trafford – 75,365 Capacity (Manchester)
Manchester United has called Old Trafford their home since since it opened in 1910. It cost the club about £90,000 to begin construction in 1909 and be completed in 1910.
Why is it called Old Trafford?
The stadium is filled with “nods” to the team’s great past, such as sculptures honoring Matt Busby and Alex Ferguson, as well as a stand bearing his name. The Hillsborough Disaster Taylor Report was published in the 1990s, which led to several key stadium improvements.
Old Trafford capacity
As a result of the FA’s decision to mandate all top-flight stadiums to be all-seaters, the venue’s capacity was temporarily reduced to 44,000 while it was still under construction. Naturally, it recovered and currently has the UK’s largest club-side stadium by capacity. The venue has previously played home to FA Cup semifinals, rugby league and rugby union games, as well as concerts from a variety of performers, in addition to United games.
Old Trafford events
The highest attendance ever recorded at Old Trafford was back in 1939. A total of 76,962 spectators were in attendance to watch the game between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Grimsby Town.
