- Capacity
- 42,640
- Opened
- 1897
- Location
- Birmingham, England
- Competition
- Premier League
What is Villa Park?
Villa Park is Aston Villa's home ground in Aston, north Birmingham, with a normal capacity of about 42,600. Villa have played there since 1897. The North Stand is closed for the whole 2026–27 season while it is rebuilt, cutting capacity to about 37,000. Witton station is a few minutes' walk away.
By Leo Nagano · Fact-checked
Quick facts
- Capacity
- 42,640 (about 37,000 in 2026–27 while the North Stand is closed)
- Opened
- 1897
- Club
- Aston Villa
- Address
- Trinity Road, Birmingham B6 6HE Open map
Capacity per the 2026–27 season listing; opening year and coordinates from Wikidata; checked 2026-10-21.
Villa Park
Photo: Arne Müseler, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Where should you sit at Villa Park?
Villa Park has four separate stands. The Holte End behind the south goal is one of England's great home ends and the loudest part of the ground. The Trinity Road Stand and the Doug Ellis Stand face each other along the sides. The North Stand is closed for 2026–27 and is due to reopen in 2027–28 with about 12,000 seats, taking capacity above 50,000.
Best seats for views
- Trinity Road Stand upper tier near halfway
- Doug Ellis Stand upper tier
Best seats for atmosphere
- Holte End lower tier
Where do away fans sit?
Away fans sit at the north end of the Doug Ellis Stand: lower tier Block Q (about 1,600) and upper tier Block P (about 1,300). The club says away allocations are unaffected by the North Stand closure. Alcohol is served on the lower concourse only.
| Holte End | South | Two tiers behind the south goal, the home end and one of the biggest single-end stands in England. |
| Trinity Road Stand | West | About 13,000 seats along the side. A new tunnel and dressing rooms are being built in its corner with the North Stand. |
| Doug Ellis Stand | East | About 9,500 seats in two tiers. The away section is at its north end. |
| North Stand | North | Closed for the whole 2026–27 season for redevelopment; due to reopen in 2027–28. |
How do you get to Villa Park?
Witton station is the closest, a 5-minute walk, with trains from Birmingham New Street in about 10 minutes. Aston station is about 15 minutes' walk. Extra trains run on match days, but queues after the game are long.
Witton station
A few minutes' walk and closest to the away entrance on Witton Lane. Trains from Birmingham New Street take 10 to 15 minutes.
Aston station
About 10 minutes' walk; on the Cross-City line.
Buses from the city centre
Several routes run along Witton Road and Lichfield Road; check National Express West Midlands for match-day services.
- From the city centre
- About 10 minutes by train from New Street, or 20 to 30 minutes by bus.
- From the airport
- From Birmingham Airport, take the train to New Street (about 10 minutes), then change for Witton. A taxi takes about 25 minutes.
- Parking
- Limited official parking must be pre-booked. Aston residential streets have match-day restrictions; private car parks and driveways charge on the day.
Can you tour Villa Park?
- Price:
- £20 weekday, £23 weekend adult; Legends tour £43
Villa Park tours visit the dressing rooms, dugouts and hospitality areas. Book online through the club.
How do you get tickets for Villa Park?
With Villa back in Europe and the North Stand reduced, home tickets mostly go to season ticket holders and members.
- Club membership is needed for priority access to most matches.
- Season ticket holders can resell through the official exchange.
- Some cup ties go on general sale.
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.
Where to stay and eat near Villa Park
Where to stay
Most visitors stay in Birmingham city centre around New Street, Grand Central or the Jewellery Quarter, 10 minutes by train from Witton.
See hotels near Villa ParkFood and drink
The Holte pub next to the Holte End is the classic home fans' meeting point. For more choice, eat in the city centre, around Broad Street or the Jewellery Quarter, before taking the train.
Area: Aston and Birmingham city centre
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Frequently asked questions about Villa Park
What is the capacity of Villa Park?
Villa Park, home of Aston Villa, normally holds about 42,600. With the North Stand closed for redevelopment in 2026–27, capacity is about 37,000.
Where do away fans sit at Villa Park?
At the north end of the Doug Ellis Stand, in Block Q (lower tier) and Block P (upper tier). The club says away allocations are not reduced during the North Stand works.
What is the nearest station to Villa Park?
The nearest station to Villa Park is Witton, a few minutes' walk, with trains from Birmingham New Street in 10 to 15 minutes.
Sources
- Aston Villa: Visiting Villa Park
- Football Ground Guide: Villa Park
- Express & Star: North Stand closed for 2026–27
- Capacity, opening year and coordinates: Wikidata Q175339
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