Old Trafford

Old Trafford is a football ground in northwest England that serves as the home venue for Manchester United Football Club. The structure consists of four covered stands arranged around the rectangular pitch, each featuring multiple tiers with red seating and tall floodlight pylons at the corners.

Architect Archibald Leitch designed the ground, which opened in 1910 as the new home for the club moving from its previous location. Several expansions over the following decades increased capacity to roughly 75700 seats, making it the largest club venue in the country.

Supporters from across the region arrive on match days to cheer for the home team, filling the stands with chants and songs that echo through the entire ground. Many families attend together, passing down their loyalty and rituals from parents to children over decades.

Visitors reach the venue by train at the dedicated station, by Metrolink tram at Old Trafford or Exchange Quay stops, or by car with parking available near Sir Matt Busby Way. On match days, arriving early helps avoid crowds, and checking which entrance corresponds to your seating section saves time once inside.

A museum inside displays trophies, shirts, and memorabilia from the club's history, offering a closer look at key moments and achievements. Guided tours also take visitors through the changing rooms, the players' tunnel, and pitch side, providing access to areas normally hidden from view.

Location: Trafford

Location: Manchester

Location: England

Inception: February 19, 1910

Architects: Archibald Leitch

Official opening: February 19, 1910

Capacity: 75731

Accessibility: Accessibile in sedia a rotelle

Operator: Manchester United Football Club

Address: Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0RA, UK

Phone: +441616767770

Website: https://manutd.com/en/visit-old-trafford

GPS coordinates: 53.46306,-2.29139

Latest update: December 15, 2025 01:12