Old Trafford

Manchester United

Capacity: 74,158
Opened: 1910
Location: Manchester, England
Competition: Premier League

What is Old Trafford?

Old Trafford is Manchester United's home ground in Trafford, Greater Manchester, and the largest club stadium in the UK at about 74,000 seats. Opened in 1910, it sits next to the Old Trafford tram stop, about 20 minutes by Metrolink from Manchester city centre.

By Leo Nagano · Fact-checked 21 October 2026

Quick facts

Capacity: 74,158
Opened: 1910
Club: Manchester United
Address: Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Manchester M16 0RA Open map
Record attendance: 76,962 (Wolves v Grimsby Town, FA Cup semi-final, 1939)

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

Where should you sit at Old Trafford?

Old Trafford is a four-sided bowl with the corners filled in. The Stretford End behind the west goal is the home end, and its second tier now has about 6,000 rail seats, the loudest part of the ground. The Sir Alex Ferguson Stand along the north side is the biggest stand. For a classic side-on view pick the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand second tier.

Home sections Away fansSchematic, not to scale

Best seats for views

Sir Alex Ferguson Stand, second tier, near the halfway line
Stretford End upper tier for an end-on view of the whole pitch
Sir Bobby Charlton Stand, central blocks, if you want to be close to the dugouts

Best seats for atmosphere

Stretford End second tier (rail seating)
Stretford End lower tier
Rail-seating sections in the four corner quadrants

Where do away fans sit?

Away supporters sit in the south-east corner, where the East Stand meets the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand. The league allocation is about 3,000, with around 2,500 rail seats. For cup ties it can rise to about 9,000, adding half of the East Stand's upper tier.

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Stands at Old Trafford

Sir Alex Ferguson Stand	North	Three tiers and the largest stand, with executive boxes. The second tier gives the best elevated side-on view.
Stretford End	West	The home end. Its second tier has about 6,000 rail seats (safe standing) and is the centre of the singing.
Sir Bobby Charlton Stand	South	Single-tier main stand with the dugouts, players' tunnel and directors' box. Low roof, close to the pitch.
East Stand	East	Two tiers behind the east goal. Away fans are in the corner where it meets the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand.

How do you get to Old Trafford?

The Metrolink tram is the easiest way to reach Old Trafford. Old Trafford and Trafford Bar stops (Altrincham line) are each a 10 to 15 minute walk; Wharfside on the Trafford Park line is closest to the stadium but only links to Deansgate. Queues for trams back into town after the match can take 30 to 45 minutes, so many fans walk.

Old Trafford tram stop (Altrincham line)

10 to 15 minutes' walk. Shared with Lancashire Cricket Club's ground. Trams from Piccadilly, St Peter's Square and Deansgate-Castlefield.

Trafford Bar tram stop

10 to 15 minutes' walk, one stop closer to the city centre; often quicker to board after the match.

Wharfside tram stop (Trafford Park line)

The closest stop to the stadium, but the line only connects to Deansgate-Castlefield in the city centre.

Manchester Piccadilly and Oxford Road stations

Main-line arrivals. Change to the Metrolink for Old Trafford. The old match-day railway halt behind the South Stand is not in use.

From the city centre: About 20 minutes by tram from St Peter's Square, 40 minutes on foot, or 10 to 15 minutes by taxi outside match traffic.
From the airport: Manchester Airport is about 9 miles south. Take a train to Piccadilly (around 20 minutes) then the tram, or a taxi of about 25 minutes before match traffic.
Parking: Official club car parks must be pre-booked on match days. Streets around the ground are residents' permit zones. Private driveway and business car parks along Chester Road and in Trafford Park charge on the day; expect long queues leaving.

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Can you tour Old Trafford?

Price:: £36 adult

The Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour runs most days except match days. It covers the dressing room, players' tunnel, dugouts and the Munich memorial area, and includes the club museum. Allow around two hours with the museum.

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How do you get tickets for Old Trafford?

Most Old Trafford tickets go to season ticket holders and members, so general sale tickets are rare for Premier League games.

You need an official membership to buy match tickets, which are sold by ballot for most games.
Members' tickets returned by season ticket holders appear on the club's official ticket exchange.
Cup and some European ties can go on general sale.
Hospitality packages are sold directly by the club and are the main way for non-members to guarantee a seat.

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 Old Trafford

Where to stay

Salford Quays and MediaCityUK are a 15 to 20 minute walk and have plenty of chain hotels with easy tram links. Most visitors stay in the city centre around Deansgate or Piccadilly for the bars and restaurants, then take the tram.

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Food and drink

Burger and chip vans line Sir Matt Busby Way and Chester Road on match days. For a sit-down meal or pre-match pint, Salford Quays has the Lowry Outlet restaurants; home fans fill pubs such as The Bishop Blaize on Chester Road. Away fans are usually directed to pubs in the city centre.

Area: Old Trafford, Salford Quays and Manchester city centre

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Frequently asked questions about Old Trafford

What is the capacity of Old Trafford?

Old Trafford holds about 74,000 spectators, which makes it the largest club football stadium in the UK. Only Wembley, the national stadium, is bigger.

Where do away fans sit at Old Trafford?

Away fans sit in the south-east corner of Old Trafford, where the East Stand meets the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand. The league allocation is about 3,000 and can reach about 9,000 for cup ties.

What is the nearest tram stop to Old Trafford?

Old Trafford and Trafford Bar on the Altrincham line are 10 to 15 minutes' walk. Wharfside on the Trafford Park line is closest to the ground but only connects to Deansgate.

How much is the Old Trafford stadium tour?

The museum and stadium tour costs £36 for adults, with reduced prices for children and seniors. It does not run on match days.

Can you buy Manchester United tickets without a membership?

Rarely. Almost all Premier League tickets are sold to members and season ticket holders. Without a membership, the realistic options are official hospitality packages or occasional cup ties on general sale.