Old Trafford stadium guide
Manchester, England
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Old Trafford — the Theatre of Dreams — is the largest club stadium in England, with a 74,310 capacity in the heart of Stretford. It has been Manchester United's home since 1910 and remains a top-tier matchday destination.
This guide covers the stands, how to get there, hotels nearby, and the basics of an Old Trafford matchday.
Stadium information
- Capacity
- 74,310
- Opened
- 1910
- Address
- Sir Matt Busby Way, Stretford, Manchester M16 0RA
The Stretford End drives the singing. The scale of the ground produces a wide, rolling noise rather than a tight single-stand wall.
Nearby airports
Manchester (MAN)
15 km / 20 min by train
Liverpool John Lennon (LPL)
55 km
Where to stay
Manchester city centre
Best food and tram links to Old Trafford.
Salford Quays
Modern hotels by the water with easy Metrolink access.
Stretford / Old Trafford
Walking distance to the ground.
Tickets
Membership unlocks the ticket ballot. Hospitality is the easiest guaranteed-seat option for visiting fans.
Stadium tours and the museum are open most non-matchdays and busy mornings before kick-off.
Stands and where to sit
The Stretford End is the traditional singing end and the home of the most vocal supporters. The Sir Bobby Charlton Stand (main stand) houses the tunnel and dugouts. The Sir Alex Ferguson Stand (north) is the largest tier in the ground.
Away fans are in the south-east corner with 3,000 seats. The view is good and segregation is well-organised.
Getting to Old Trafford
Metrolink trams (Altrincham or Eccles line) stop at Old Trafford and Wharfside, both within 5 minutes' walk of the stadium. Trams get extremely busy two hours before kick-off; allow extra time or take an Uber.
There is also Manchester United Football Ground railway station (Wharfside Way), open on matchdays for short trips from Deansgate.
FAQs
What is Old Trafford's capacity?+
74,310, the largest club ground in England.
How do I get to Old Trafford from the city?+
Metrolink tram (Altrincham/Eccles line) to Old Trafford or Wharfside, around 12 minutes.
Where do away fans sit?+
South-east corner, with around 3,000 seats.
Is the Old Trafford tour worth doing?+
Yes — one of the best club stadium tours in Europe, including the museum.
Will Old Trafford be redeveloped?+
Plans are under discussion for a major redevelopment or new build; nothing confirmed at the time of writing.
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