Anfield

Liverpool

Capacity: 61,276
Opened: 1885
Location: Liverpool, England
Competition: Premier League

What is Anfield?

Anfield is Liverpool FC's home ground in the Anfield district of Liverpool, about 2 miles north-east of the city centre, with a capacity of about 61,000 since the Anfield Road Stand expansion. Liverpool have played there since 1892; there is no station next to the ground, so most fans arrive by bus, shuttle or on foot.

By Leo Nagano · Fact-checked 21 October 2026

Quick facts

Capacity: 61,276
Opened: 1885
Club: Liverpool
Address: Anfield Road, Liverpool L4 0TH Open map

Capacity per the 2026–27 season listing; opening year and coordinates from Wikidata; checked 2026-10-21.

Where should you sit at Anfield?

Anfield has four separate stands. The Kop, a single huge tier behind one goal, is the most famous home end in England. The Main Stand is the tallest and newest stand along the side, and the Anfield Road Stand opposite the Kop houses the away section. For atmosphere, the Kop is unbeatable; for a full view of the game, sit in the Main Stand upper tier or the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand.

Home sections Away fansSchematic, not to scale

Best seats for views

Main Stand upper tier, close to halfway
Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand upper tier
Anfield Road upper tier for an end-on view

Best seats for atmosphere

The Kop, especially the centre blocks behind the goal
Anfield Road lower tier near the away fans, for the back-and-forth

Where do away fans sit?

Away fans sit in the Anfield Road Stand, segregated from Liverpool fans who sit to their left and in the tier above. The standard Premier League allocation is about 3,000.

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Stands at Anfield

Main Stand	West	Three tiers after the 2016 expansion, with the dugouts and tunnel. Upper tier gives the best side-on view in the ground.
The Kop	South	Single-tier home end of about 12,800 seats. Home of the flags and the loudest singing; mostly season ticket holders.
Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand	East	Two tiers along the side, formerly the Centenary Stand. Good views and slightly easier to get tickets for via hospitality.
Anfield Road Stand	North	Expanded upper tier opened in 2024. Home fans and the away section share this end.

How do you get to Anfield?

There is no railway station at Anfield. The easiest options from Liverpool city centre are the 17 or 26 bus, the match-day Soccerbus shuttle from Sandhills station, or a 40 to 50 minute walk. Allow plenty of time after the match: buses queue and traffic is slow.

Soccerbus from Sandhills station

Match-day shuttle from Sandhills (Merseyrail Northern line, two stops from Moorfields). Runs for about two hours before kick-off and 50 minutes after the final whistle.

Buses 17 and 26/27 from Queen Square

Regular services from the city centre bus station to Walton Breck Road, about 20 to 30 minutes in match traffic.

Kirkdale or Sandhills stations

Both on the Merseyrail Northern line. Kirkdale is the closest station, just under a mile away; Sandhills connects with the Soccerbus.

Walk from Lime Street

About 2 miles, 40 to 50 minutes, through Everton and up past Stanley Park.

From the city centre: 20 to 30 minutes by bus or Soccerbus, 40 to 50 minutes on foot.
From the airport: Liverpool John Lennon Airport is about 9 miles south. Take the 86 bus or a taxi to the city centre, then a bus to Anfield. A direct taxi takes 30 to 40 minutes before match traffic. From Manchester Airport, take the direct train to Lime Street (about 1 hour 20 minutes).
Parking: Residents' parking schemes cover the streets around Anfield on match days. Stanley Park has limited pre-booked parking. Most visitors park in the city centre and take the bus.

Check train times and fares

Can you tour Anfield?

Price:: From £25 adult

The Anfield Stadium Tour includes the home dressing room, the This Is Anfield sign in the players' tunnel, the dugouts and a seat in the Kop, plus entry to the LFC Story museum. Tours do not run on match days.

Book a tour Official tour page

How do you get tickets for Anfield?

Liverpool home tickets are among the hardest to get in England. Almost all sell to season ticket holders and members through sales registration and ballots.

You need an Official Membership to buy match tickets, which are sold by ballot based on how many games members have bought before.
Members can buy returned tickets on the official Ticket Exchange.
Official hospitality packages are the main way to guarantee a seat without match-ticket history.
Tickets bought from touts or unofficial sites can be cancelled at the turnstile.

Buy from the club or its official resale exchange. Reselling football tickets without the club's permission is a criminal offence in England and Wales.

Official ticket office

Where to stay and eat near Anfield

Where to stay

Most visitors stay in the city centre near Lime Street, the Albert Dock or the Baltic Triangle, where there is a wide range of hotels and the bus links to Anfield are easy. There are a few small B&Bs and guesthouses in Anfield itself.

See hotels near Anfield

Food and drink

The pubs around the ground, such as The Albert and The Sandon, are busy with home fans. Homebaked, the bakery opposite the Kop, is known for its pies. Away fans usually drink in the city centre before getting the bus.

Area: Anfield, Stanley Park and Liverpool city centre

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Frequently asked questions about Anfield

What is the capacity of Anfield?

Anfield holds about 61,000 after the Anfield Road Stand expansion opened in 2024. It is the third-largest club ground in England after Old Trafford and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Where do away fans sit at Anfield?

Away fans sit in the Anfield Road Stand, segregated from home fans to their left and above, with a standard Premier League allocation of about 3,000.

What is the nearest train station to Anfield?

Sandhills and Kirkdale on the Merseyrail Northern line are the nearest. There is no station at the ground; on match days the Soccerbus shuttle runs from Sandhills to Anfield.

How long is the walk from Liverpool Lime Street to Anfield?

About 2 miles, which takes 40 to 50 minutes on foot. Buses 17 and 26 take 20 to 30 minutes in match traffic.

How much is the Anfield stadium tour?

From about £25 for adults, including the LFC Story museum. Book ahead at weekends and in school holidays; tours do not run on match days.

Is Anfield near Goodison Park?

Yes. Goodison Park is on the other side of Stanley Park, about a 10-minute walk away. Everton left Goodison for Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock in 2025.