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Top 10 Premier League Stadium Capacity Rankings

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What are the top 10 Premier League stadium capacity rankings? These sporting cathedrals have the ability to generate huge revenue and can even decide games with fortress-like atmospheres.

Premier League Stadium Capacity Rankings

There’s a mix of old and new on this list. From the aura and prestige of yesterday’s Archibald Leitch designed stadiums, to the cutting edge technology of today’s futuristic stadiums, we rank England’s Premier League stadiums by capacity.

10. Goodison Park (39,414)

Goodison Park, located in the Walton area of Liverpool, is only 0.59 miles away from their Merseyside rival’s Anfield Stadium. The pair are one of the closest football stadiums in the UK. 

The stadium has a capacity of 39,414 and has been the home of Everton FC since 1892. Goodison Park is also one of the oldest Premier League stadiums and has seen the most top-flight matches than any other stadium.

Everton are however set to move to a brand new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock in 2024 and they’ll rocket up the Premier League stadium capacity rankings then. 

9. Stamford Bridge (40,343)

Stamford Bridge is ranked ninth by Premier League stadium capacity with 40,343 seats. Many fans won’t realise that Stamford used to have a running track, removed during renovations in the 1990s.

Modernisation of Stamford Bridge has helped keep it relevant, but the capacity doesn’t match the size and ambitions of Chelsea. Expansion of “The Bridge” has been made difficult with the lack of space, and a move to a 60,000-plus stadium is on the cards.

8. Villa Park (42,657)

Villa Park is one of England’s most well known stadiums and has hosted Aston Villa home games since 1897. The stadium was originally a bowl shape and even had a cycling track which was removed in 1913.

The now modernised stadium still has hints of traditional appeal with old brick facades, large staircases, and architectural elements such as Dutch gable and pediment features.

Villa park has been voted Britain’s best stadium experience. The Holte End, Trinity Road Stand, North Stand, and Doug Ellis Stand combine for a Premier League stadium capacity of 42,657. 

7. St. James’ Park (52,305)

St James’ Park is one of the oldest stadiums in the Premier League. Built in 1880, it has been home to Newcastle United since 1892. It’s one of the most intimidating places to play football, and the atmosphere created is why Newcastle fans are among the best football fans in England. 

Located in the heart of Newcastle city, St James’ Park has a capacity of 52,305 in a stadium that has a very odd but unique design which looks lop-sided. The away stand has one of the best views in football with views of the Newcastle countryside and city skyline. 

6. Anfield (53,394)

Anfield is an astonishing football stadium. It’s made up of four stands – the Main Stand, Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand, Anfield Road End and one of the most famous stands in the world, the Spion Kop. There’s no doubt that Anfield creates one of the best matchday experiences in world sports. 

With a Premier League stadium capacity of 53,394, and rather than building a new stadium at a new location – like arch rivals Everton – Liverpool have opted to rebuild the Anfield Road End and Anfield will have an expanded capacity of 61,015.

5. Etihad Stadium (53,400)

The City of Manchester Stadium, otherwise known as Etihad Stadium, is the home of Manchester City. Opened in 2003, Etihad has a Premier League stadium capacity of 53,400, making it the fifth-largest in the Premier League.

Etihad Stadium has won many awards for its main stadium bowl design and cable-stayed roof structure, which is  held up entirely by twelve external poles and cables.

4. London Stadium (60,000)

The London Stadium, previously known as the Olympic Stadium, is the home of West Ham. It was constructed and used for the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, and replaced West Ham’s former home ground Upton Park which had a capacity of 35,016.

London Stadium’s Premier League stadium capacity of 60,000 makes it the fourth biggest football stadium in England, and can hold a crowd of 80,000 for concerts.

3. Emirates Stadium (60,704)

Emirates Stadium, also known as Ashburton Grove, is the home of Arsenal FC and has a capacity of 60,704. It’s the third-largest Premier League stadium in England and opened in 2006, after replacing Highbury which had a capacity of 38,419. 

Unfortunately for Arsenal fans, ticket prices are through the roof. The “most affordable” season tickets have pushed beyond the £1,000 mark which is one of the highest ticket prices in Europe.

2. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (62,850)

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium opened in 2019 and replaced Tottenham’s old White Hart Lane which had 36,284 seats. With a Premier League stadium capacity of 62,850, the Spurs now play at the second biggest stadium in the league.

It took £1 billion to create the work of art, with state-of-the-art construction and technology packed into it.

The stadium even has the world’s first dividing, retractable pitch, which opens up to reveal a synthetic turf field for NFL games and concerts. Perhaps London is ready for an NFL team? 

1. Old Trafford (74,310)

The crown jewel of Manchester United and the apex of English football, Old Trafford is one of the most recognisable stadiums in the world.

Having undergone significant redevelopment since first opening in 1910, four covered all-seater stands has pushed it to become the highest Premier League stadium capacity at 74,310. 

Old Trafford also topped our list of best Premier League stadiums with it’s history and sheer size of the stadium leaving visitors in awe. The “Theatre of Dreams” is the second largest stadium in the UK behind only Wembley Stadium and can push towards 90,000 capacity with further redevelopment of the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand.

Matt Ieriko

Matt Ieriko is a freelance writer who’s evolved his lifelong passion for sport into the creation of WolfgangSport.com in 2020 – an American sports blog covering the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, MLS and more. As an Australian, he’s always been fascinated with the cultural differences and global significance of sports in America.

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