List of 10 The highest-capacity football stadiums in England: Football is a very popular and special game for the people of British, and England has some of the most popular football stadiums in the world. These Football stadiums have hosted several famous matches, by millions of passionate football lovers in England. All of these stadiums have a rich historical background.
This year, many important matches are expected to play at these football stadiums.
Here List of the 10 highest-capacity football stadiums in England
1. Wembley Stadium – Capacity: 90,000
Wembley Stadium is currently the first largest football stadium in England, it is located in London. It opened in 2007, and this stadium was demolished from 2002-2003. The full name of the stadium is Wembley Stadium connected by EE. The owner of this stadium is the football association London. This stadium hosted major football matches of the England national football team, and the Cup final. The capacity of this stadium is 90,000 seats; it is the second-largest stadium in Europe.
2. Old Trafford – Capacity: 74,310
Old Trafford Stadium is the second largest football stadium in Greater Manchester, England. With a capacity of 74,310, it is the eleventh-largest in Europe. The record public attendance in this stadium is 76,962 in the match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Grimsby Town, on 25 March 1939. The Field size of this stadium is 105 by 68 metres (114.8 yd * 74.4 yd). This stadium is opened on February 19, 1910. It was renovated 8 times (1941, 1946-1949, 1951, 1957, 1973, 1995-1996, 2000, 2006). The construction cost of this stadium is £90,000 in 1909.
3. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – Capacity: 62,850
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is the third largest stadium in England, Which is situated in Tottenham Hotspur in north London. The stadium seating capacity is 62,850. It is designed to be a multiple-purpose stadium and this stadium is the world first dividing stadium. The record attendance of this stadium is 62,027 in the match between (Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal), on 12 May 2022. The field size of this stadium is 105 by 68 metres (114.8 yd × 74.4 yd).
4. London Stadium – Capacity: 62,500
London Stadium is the fourth largest stadium in England also known as the Olympic Stadium and the stadium at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is a multiple-purpose outdoor stadium at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. The stadium seating capacity is 62,500. This stadium was built between 22 May 2008 – 29 March 2011 and opened on May 5, 2012. The Field size of this stadium is 105 by 68 metres (114.8 yd × 74.4 yd).
5. Emirates Stadium – Capacity: 60,704
Emirates Stadium is the fifth largest stadium in England also known as Arsenal Stadium for UEFA competitions. This is situated in Holloway, London, England. The stadium seating capacity is 60,704. This stadium opened in July 2006, 22. The field size of this stadium is 105 by 68 metres (114.8 yd × 74.4 yd). This stadium records an attendance is 60,383 in the match between (Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers), on 2 November 2019.
6. Etihad Stadium – Capacity: 60,000
Etihad Stadium is the sixth largest stadium in the England and ninth largest in Europe also known as the City of Manchester Stadium. This is situated in Etihad Campus, Manchester. The stadium seating capacity is 60,000. This stadium opened on August 10, 2003. The field size of this stadium is 105 by 68 metres (114.8 yd × 74.4 yd). This stadium records attendance is 54,693 in the match between (Manchester City and Leicester City), on 6 February 2016.
7. Anfield Stadium – Capacity: 53,394
Anfield Stadium is the seventh largest stadium in England. This is situated in Liverpool, Merseyside, England. The stadium seating capacity is 53,394. This stadium opened in 1884. The field size of this stadium is 101 by 68 metres (110.5 yd × 74.4 yd). This stadium records attendance is 61,905 in the match between (Liverpool–Wolverhampton Wanderers), on 2 February 1952.
8. St James’ Park – Capacity: 52,305
St James’ Park is the eighth largest stadium in England. This is situated in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The stadium seating capacity is 52,305. This stadium opened in 1892. The field size of this stadium is 105 by 68 metres (114.8 yd × 74.4 yd). The owner of this stadium is Newcastle United.
9. Stadium of Light – Capacity: 49,000
Stadium of Light is the ninth largest stadium in England. This is situated in Monkwearmouth, Sunderland. The stadium seating capacity is 49,000. This stadium opened in 1997. The field size of this stadium is 115 × 75 yards (105 × 68 metres). This stadium’s record attendance is 48,353 in the match between (Sunderland and Liverpool), on 13 April 2002.
10. Villa Park – Capacity: 42,657
Villa Park is the tenth largest stadium in England. This is situated on Trinity Road, Birmingham. The stadium seating capacity is 42,657. This stadium opened in 1897. The field size of this stadium is 105 by 68 metres (114.8 yd × 74.4 yd). This stadium records attendance is 76,588 in the match between (Aston Villa and Derby County), on 2 March 1946.
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