The UK is one of the top European football destinations with an array of Stadiums. 

 

And regarding the biggest Stadiums in the UK, Wembley Stadium is number one, having a seating capacity of 90,000. Twickenham and Old Trafford closely followed in second and third place, respectively.

 

The Premier League, for example, is the biggest sporting activity that attracts the most audience globally. That said, here are the biggest Stadiums in the UK;

 

15. Stadium of Light – 49,000

 

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It is an all-seater football stadium currently home to Sunderland A.F.C. It has a seating capacity of 49,000 spectators, making it one of the biggest football stadiums in the UK.

 

The Stadium of Light is located in Monkwearmouth, Sunderland. It was opened in 1997 at a construction cost of £24 million. It has been home to Sunderland ever since.

 

Apart from hosting football matches, it can accommodate other activities like concerts as its original capacity can be expanded to accommodate more spectators.

 

14. Ibrox Stadium – 50,817

 

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Ibrox Stadium is one of the biggest football stadiums in Scotland, with a seating capacity of 50,817 spectators. It is located in Glasgow, Scotland.

 

Ibrox has been the home ground for Scottish football giants Rangers Rangers FC since 1899, when it was opened for use. It is one of the most iconic grounds in Scottish football history.

 

The stadium is known for its vibrant atmosphere during match days, especially during the derbies and rivalries involving Rangers FC.

 

13. Hampden Park – 51,866

 

Hampden Park is a football stadium with a seating capacity of 51,866 seats. It is currently the main venue for Scottish football competitions like the Scottish FA Cup and League, just like Wembley in England.

 

It is located in Glasgow. It was opened in 1903 and is one of the oldest stadiums in Scotland.

Apart from hosting football matches, Hampden Park has been used for other activities like concerts involving global artists.

 

12. St James’ Park – 52,404

St James’ Park is a football stadium home to Newcastle United. It has a capacity of 52,305 seats, making it one of the biggest football stadiums in England.

 

It is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. The stadium was opened in 1892, which makes it one of the oldest football stadiums in England.

 

St James’s Park is an iconic ground in the English Premier League with a vibrant atmosphere during match days. The Magpies are one of the biggest football clubs in the country with a good history.

 

Apart from hosting football matches, St James’s Park has been used to host other sporting activities like Rugby, concerts, film, and reality television.

Read: Top 10 Biggest Premier League stadiums

11. Anfield – 53,394

Anfield is a football stadium that serves as the home ground for Premier League club Liverpool FC. It has a seating capacity of 53,394 spectators. It is located in Merseyside.

 

Anfield was opened in 1884 and was home to Liverpool rivals Everton from 1884 to 1891. It is one of the largest football stadiums in England.

 

Anfield provides some of the best atmospheres in English football, evident in the teams’ success in domestic and European competitions.

 

10. Etihad Stadium – 55,097

The Etihad Stadium, located in Manchester, is one of the most popular in the Premier League nowadays, especially since the takeover by City Football Group.

 

The Stadium has a capacity of 53,400 seats, making it one of the biggest in the English Premier League. It was opened in 2002 as an athletic Stadium for the Commonwealth Games that year before it was converted to its current form.

 

It is home to EPL giants Manchester City F.C. that play their home games at the stadium.

 

9. Emirates stadium – 60,260

The Emirates is a 60,260-seater stadium that is the home ground of Arsenal Football Club. The club has adopted the ground since 2006.

 

The stadium is located in Holloway, London. Apart from hosting football matches, the Emirates Stadium has been used for concerts.

 

8. Celtic Park – 60,411

 

Celtic Park, home to Scottish football giants Celtic FC, is one of the biggest Stadiums in Scotland. It has a seating capacity of 60,411, making it one of the largest in the United Kingdom.

 

It was opened on 20 August 1892, making it one of the oldest Stadiums in Scotland.

 

Celtic Park is located in Glasgow and is known for its vibrant atmosphere during match days, especially in the Old Firm Derby with Rangers FC. Apart from football, it is used for various activities, including concerts.

 

7. London stadium – 62,500

London Stadium is a multi-purpose outdoor stadium in the City of London. It was opened in 2012 specifically for the 2012 Summer Olympics. It has a capacity of 62,500.

 

The stadium was renovated for multi-purpose use after the games and serves as a major entertainment hub in the United Kingdom for music concerts, tours, and other professional activities.

 

The London stadium is also home to Premier League club West Ham United. The Hammers moved to the new arena in 2016 and have played all its games ever since.

Read: Biggest stadiums in London ranked by capacity

6. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – 62,850

The New Tottenham Hotspur stadium is one of the technology-driven Stadiums in the United Kingdom. It has a seating capacity of 62,850, making it one of the largest in the Premier League.

 

It was built on White Hart Lane and is designed to be a multi-purpose stadium to accommodate other activities like concerts and NFL London Games.

 

Some of the unique features of the stadium include the retractable football pitch underneath for NFL Games. The entire project was said to cost around £1 billion.

 

5. Murrayfield Stadium – 67,144

Murrayfield Stadium is a rugby stadium which has a seating capacity of 67,144 located in Edinburgh. It is one of the largest rugby-specific Stadiums in Europe, along with Twickenham.

 

It was opened in 1925 and has been home to Scotland’s national rugby union team ever since.

 

4. Millennium Stadium – 73,971

The Millennium Stadium is a 73,971-seater stadium located in Cardiff. It is the national stadium of Wales. It also serves as the home ground of the Wales national rugby union team.

 

3. Old Trafford – 74,140

 

Old Trafford, nicknamed The Theatre of Dreams, is one of the most famous football grounds in England. It has a seating capacity of 74,140, making it the biggest stadium in the English Premier League.

 

It is located in Manchester and has one of the best atmospheres in English football.

 

2. Twickenham Stadium – 82,000

Twickenham Stadium is the largest rugby-specific stadium in England, with a seating capacity of 82,000. It is located in London.

 

It was built to host other activities apart from rugby, like live music, conferences, and concerts. It is also the headquarters of the English rugby union governing body.

Read: Top 10 Biggest Stadiums in England

1. Wembley Stadium – 90,000

Wembley Stadium is the biggest stadium in the United Kingdom, having a seating capacity of 90,000. It is the national stadium of England and the epicentre of English football finals like the FA Cup, EFL Cup, etc.

 

It has been used for international football matches and other sporting activities like Rugby, NFL games, professional wrestling, and boxing. Wembley is also used for other activities like concerts.