Although there’s a benchmark for every new Premier League club, the size doesn’t matter.

However, the league has some of the finest stadiums in the world, having some unique features like floodlights, steep sloping, roofs, soundproofing, etc. Here are the top 10 biggest stadiums in the Premier League.

Biggest Premier League stadiums ranked by Capacity 2023

10. Goodison Park

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Capacity: 39,221

Club: Everton

Goodison Park, located in the Walton area of Liverpool, has been the home ground of Premier League club Everton F.C. since 1892. It is also among the oldest football stadiums in England.

Goodison Park has an all-seated capacity of 39,414. It has a Field size of 100.48 by 68 meters. One interesting fact about Goodison Park, it has hosted more top-flight games than any other stadium in England.

It comprises four separate stands: the Goodison Road Stand, Gwladys Street Stand, Bullens Road Stand, and the Park End Stand.

Read: Biggest Stadiums in England ranked by capacity 

9. Stamford Bridge

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Capacity: 40,853

Club: Chelsea FC

Stamford Bridge, located in Fulham, South West London, is the home of the Premier League club, Chelsea. It has a seating capacity of 40,834 and is ranked among the top ten largest stadiums presently in the Premier League.

Officially opened on 28 April 1877, Stamford Bridge is one of the oldest football stadiums in England. It has a Field size of 113 by 74 yards.

It has hosted domestic and international matches like the FA Cup Finals. The Stanford Bridge is one of the venues that consistently attracted some of the highest attendance in the English Premier League to date.

8. Villa Park

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Capacity: 42,785

Club: Aston Villa

Villa Park, located in Aston, Birmingham, has been the home of Premier League side Aston Villa since 1897 and is one of the oldest football stadiums in England.

It has a seating capacity of 42,749 with a Field size of 105 by 68 metres. The Villa Park was officially opened in 1897. It comprises four stands – Holte End, Trinity Road Stand, North Stand, and Doug Ellis Stand. It is designed to allow other activities like sporting events and concerts.

7. St. James’ Park

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Capacity: 52,305

Club: Newcastle United

St James’ Park, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, is the home of Premier League club Newcastle United F.C. It has 52,305 seats and is the eighth largest football stadium in England.

It was officially opened in 1892. Outside football, it has been used for other events like Rugby, concerts, and film and reality television.

6. Anfield

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Capacity: 53,394

Club: Liverpool Football Club

Anfield, located in Liverpool, Merseyside, is the home ground of Premier League side Liverpool FC. It has a seating capacity of 53,394.

Anfield is one of the oldest football stadiums in England, which opened in 1884. It has a Field size of 101 by 68 metres.

The Anfield Stadium comprises four stands: the Spion Kop, the Main Stand, the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand, and the Anfield Road End. It is one of the famous grounds in the English Premier League that consistently attracted some of the highest numbers of fans every season.

5. City Of Manchester Stadium (Etihad)

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Capacity: 55,017

Club: Manchester City FC

The City of Manchester Stadium, also known as the Etihad Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is the home of Premier League club Manchester City F.C.

It has a seating capacity of 53,400, making it the fifth-largest in the Premier League. The Stadium has a Field size of 105 by 68 metres.

4. London Stadium

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Capacity: 60,000

Club: West Ham United

The London Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. It was constructed specifically for the 2012 Summer Olympics and 2012 Summer Paralympics.

It is currently the home of Premier League club West Ham United. With a seating capacity of 60,000, it is one of the biggest football stadiums hosting English Premier League matches.

3. Ashburton Grove (Emirates Stadium)

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Capacity: 60,260

Club: Arsenal

The Emirates Stadium, located in Holloway, London, is the home of Arsenal.

It has a seating capacity of 60,260, which makes it the fourth-largest football stadium in England after Wembley Stadium, Old Trafford, and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

The Emirates Stadium features a four-tiered bowl with translucent polycarbonate roofing over the stands. It also features commercial kitchens, changing rooms, and press and education centres.

The Emirates Stadium was the first in the world to incorporate HDTV streaming. It also features two giant screens suspended from the roof. It has a Field size of 105 by 68 metres.

2. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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Capacity: 62,062

Club: Tottenham Hotspur

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is the home of Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. It has a seating capacity of 62,850, making it the third-largest football stadium in England.

As per the design, it is a multi-purpose stadium capable of hosting NFL matches, concerts, and other events. Officially opened on 3 April 2019, it has a Field size of 105 by 68 metres.

1. Old Trafford (Theatre of Dreams)

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Capacity: 74,879

Club: Manchester United Football Club

Old Trafford’s “The Theatre of Dreams,” located in Greater Manchester, is the home of Manchester United.

With 74,140 seats, it is the largest Premier League football stadium. It was officially opened in opened 19 February 1910.

It has a Field size of 105 by 68 metres. It comprises four covered all-seater stands Sir Alex Ferguson (North), East, Sir Bobby Charlton (South), and West Stands.

Wrapping up

The English Premier League stadiums are amongst the best in the world. Ranking these grounds according to capacity, the Brentford Community Stadium is the smallest, while Old Trafford is the largest.