Explore the Top 10 Largest Stadiums in the UK

This article will analyze the top 10 largest stadiums in the UK. Each stadium is iconic due to its impressive history and engineering design.

These stadiums host sporting activities such as football matches, rugby, boxing, cricket, American football, etc. In addition, they host music concerts and other events.

With capacities ranging from tens to close to a hundred thousand, these grand stadiums are designed to host immense crowds and provide a buzzing atmosphere for spectators.

The Top 10 Largest Stadiums in the UK

Below are the top 10 largest stadiums in the UK.

Wembley Stadium

• Location: London, England
• Inauguration Date: 2007
• Seating Capacity: 90,000
• Owner/Operator: The Football Association & Wembley National Stadium Limited, respectively
• Tenants: England national football team
• Sports: Association football, Rugby league, American football, boxing, etc
• Notable events: Euro 2020 final, FA Cup finals, 2011, 2013 & 2024 Champions League finals

Wembley is the largest stadium and football stadium in the UK and the second largest in Europe. Apart from football games, other sports, like NFL games and some of Anthony Joshua’s and Tyson Fury’s boxing matches, have been held in the stadium. Furthermore, music concerts by musicians such as Beyoncé, AC/DC, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, and Adele have been held in the stadium.

Twickenham Stadium

• Location: Twickenham, London, England.
• Inauguration Date: 1909
• Capacity: 82,000
• Owner/Operator: Rugby Football Union
• Tenants: England national rugby union team
• Sports: Rugby union, American football
• Notable events: Rugby World Cup matches (1991 and 2015), the Rugby Football League’s Challenge Cup Final (2001 and 2006), and the NFL London Games in 2016 and 2017.

With a seating capacity of 82,000, it is the second-largest stadium in the UK.  The stadium is primarily used for rugby matches, including England’s home games in the Six Nations Championship and other international fixtures. Apart from rugby, Twickenham Stadium was a venue for musicians, hosting several concerts. They included Metallica in 2019, Eminem in 2018, and the Rolling Stones in 2018.

Old Trafford

• Location: Greater Manchester, England.
• Inauguration Date: 1910
• Capacity: 74,310
• Owner/Operator: Manchester United FC
• Tenants: Manchester United FC
• Sports: Association football, rugby league
• Notable events: Premier League matches, FA Cup Final and UEFA Euro 1996 & 2003 Champions League Final.

Nicknamed the Theatre of Dream, it is the UK’s 3rd largest and largest club football stadium. Also, the stadium has hosted several football matches. They include the FA Cup Final and UEFA Euro 1996. In addition, the stadium hosted the 2003 Champions League Final. Beyond football, the stadium is sometimes used for Rugby league. Therefore, it has been the venue for the Rugby Football League’s annual Super League Grand Final, among others. Furthermore, Old Trafford has been a host venue for the Rugby League World Cup – 1995, 2000, 2013, & 2021.

Principality Stadium

• Location: Cardiff, Wales
• Inauguration Date: 1999
• Capacity: 73,931
• Owner/Operator: Millennium Stadium plc
• Tenants: Wales national rugby union team
• Sports: Rugby union, rugby league, association football, boxing, professional wrestling
• Notable events: International rugby union match (June 1999), 2007 Football League Cup final, and 2017 UEFA Champions League Final.

With a total seating capacity of 73,000, it is the largest stadium in Wales and the fourth largest in the UK. In addition, it is the third-largest stadium in the Six Nations Championship behind the Stade de France and Twickenham.

Murrayfield Stadium

• Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
• Inauguration Date: 1925
• Capacity: 67,144
• Owner/Operator: Scottish Rugby Union
• Tenants: Scottish National Rugby Union Team
• Sports: Rugby union, Rugby League
• Notable events: Rugby union matches, including Six Nations games and other international fixtures.

With a seating capacity of 67,000, it is the largest stadium in Scotland, the 5th largest in the UK, and the 21st largest in Europe. Murrayfield has also hosted American football, charity events, rugby league, association football matches, and music concerts.

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

• Location: London, England
• Inauguration Date: 2019
• Capacity: 62,850
• Owner/Operator: Tottenham Hotspur
• Tenants: Tottenham Hotspur
• Sports: Association football, American football, Boxing, Rugby Union, Rugby League
• Notable events: Football (home of Tottenham Hotspur FC), Premier League matches, and European matches.

With a seating capacity of 62,850, it is England’s third-largest football stadium. It was also built as a multi-purpose stadium and is the home of the NFL London Games in the UK.

London Stadium

• Location: London, England
• Inauguration Date: 2012
• Capacity: 62500
• Owner/Operator: London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC)/London Stadium 185
• Tenants: West Ham United & UK Athletics
• Sports: Association football, athletics, rugby league, rugby union, baseball
• Notable events: Premier League matches, 2017 IAAF World Championships, 2017 World Para Athletics Championships, 2015 Rugby World Cup matches, and US Major League Baseball.

With a seating capacity of 62,500, it is England’s 4th largest football stadium and 7th largest stadium in the UK. Also, the stadium has hosted several concerts, with Australian rock band AC/DC playing in 2016, Rolling Stones in 2018, and Burna Boy in 2023.

Anfield Stadium

• Location: Liverpool, England.
• Inauguration Date: 1884
• Capacity: 61,276
• Owner/Operator: Liverpool FC
• Tenants: Liverpool FC
• Sports: Association football
• Notable events: Football (home of Liverpool FC), Premier League and European matches.

The stadium has a seating capacity of 61,276, making it the fifth largest in England and eighth most prominent in the UK.

Emirates Stadium

• Location: London, England
• Inauguration Date: 2006
• Capacity: 60,704
• Owner/Operator: Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
• Tenants: Arsenal & Arsenal Women
• Sports: Association football
• Notable events: Home of Liverpool FC, Premier League and European matches.

Its seated capacity is 60,700, making it the 6th largest football stadium in England and 9th largest in the UK.

Celtic Park Stadium

• Location: Glasgow, Scotland
• Inauguration Date: 1892
• Capacity: 60,411
• Owner/Operator: Celtic FC
• Tenants: Celtic FC
• Sports: Association football
• Notable events: Home to Celtic FC, Scottish Premiership matches, and concerts.

With a capacity of 60,832, Celtic Park is the largest football stadium in Scotland and the 10th largest stadium in the UK. It is also known as Parkhead or Paradise. Celtic Park has hosted major concerts, including performances by artists like U2.