Stadium guide · Manchester, United Kingdom
Old Trafford.
Home of Manchester United since 1910
Often called "The Theatre of Dreams" — a phrase coined by Sir Bobby Charlton in the late 1980s. The ground holds UEFA Category Four (top-tier) classification and has hosted Champions League finals, World Cup matches, and FA Cup semi-finals.
Capacity
74,310
Opened
1910
Postcode
M16 0RA
Stands
4
Seating map
Old Trafford layout.
Sections, stands and approximate row counts. Use this to orient yourself before picking seats — most buyers prefer Manchester United's home end during home fixtures.
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History
About Old Trafford
Old Trafford has been Manchester United's home since 19 February 1910, designed by Scottish architect Archibald Leitch, the original ground hosted its first fixture against Liverpool. Won 4-3 by the visitors. Severe bomb damage during the Second World War forced the club to play home games at Maine Road from 1941 to 1949 while the ground was rebuilt. Successive expansions through the 1990s and 2000s lifted capacity from 56,000 to today's 74,310, making Old Trafford the largest club ground in English football.
Seating layout
Old Trafford seating plan & capacity
Old Trafford's seating bowl wraps continuously around the pitch with no separated stands at corners. Premium seats sit in the executive level between the two tiers on the North and East stands. The away allocation is in the lower South-East corner. Accessed through Gates 32-34 on Sir Matt Busby Way.
Sir Bobby Charlton Stand (South)
Two-tier stand along the touchline, named in 2016. The smallest of the four stands due to railway proximity preventing further expansion.
Sir Alex Ferguson Stand (North)
Three-tier stand opposite the South. Tallest of the four at 197 feet, named after Manchester United's most successful manager in 2011.
Stretford End (West)
Behind the goal. Historically the heart of United's most vocal home support, two tiers.
East Stand
Behind the opposite goal, two tiers. Houses the away allocation in the bottom corner (3,000 visiting supporters).
Getting there
How to get to Old Trafford
Old Trafford is at M16 0RA, Manchester, United Kingdom. Match-day travel is busiest from 90 minutes before kick-off — plan to arrive earlier than the gates open if you want to avoid queues.
- Metro / Tram
- Old Trafford tram stop (Metrolink, Altrincham line) is adjacent to the ground. Under 5 minutes' walk to the turnstiles.
- Train
- Manchester United Football Ground station (Northern line) is a 5-minute walk; only open on matchdays. Manchester Piccadilly is 20-25 minutes via tram.
- Bus
- Stagecoach 250, 255 and 256 services run to Sir Matt Busby Way on matchdays.
- Walk
- From Manchester city centre via the canal towpath: roughly 35-40 minutes on foot.
- Drive
- Take the M60 (junction 7) to A56 (Chester Road). Approach via Sir Matt Busby Way.
- Parking
- Stadium car parks (E1, E2, N1, N3) require pre-booking through Manchester United and sell out quickly. Public parking at Trafford Centre with shuttle service is the most reliable matchday option.
Behind the scenes
Old Trafford stadium tour
Stadium tours operate seven days a week (except matchdays). The 80-minute museum and tour includes the players' tunnel, dressing rooms, dugouts, and pitchside. Bookable via the official Manchester United website.
On match-day
Match-day at Old Trafford
Gates open 90 minutes before kick-off. Bag policy: items larger than A4 are not permitted inside the ground. Cashless concessions only. Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa, Mastercard accepted. The Megastore on Sir Matt Busby Way is open from three hours before kick-off. For the best matchday atmosphere, the Stretford End lower tier is where home support gathers.
Stadium facts
Old Trafford key facts
- Old Trafford has a capacity of 74,310. The largest English football club ground.
- The ground is a UEFA Category Four (5-star) stadium, the highest UEFA classification.
- Old Trafford has hosted three European Cup / Champions League finals (1968, 2003, 2010).
- The South Stand cannot expand further because of the Manchester-Liverpool railway line directly behind it.
- Sir Matt Busby Way runs along the south side of the ground. Named after the manager of the post-war rebuild era.
Tickets
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Beyond match-days
Concerts & live events at Old Trafford
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FAQ
Old Trafford — frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of Old Trafford?
Old Trafford has a capacity of 74,310 and is the home of Manchester United. The ground first opened in 1910.
Where is Old Trafford?
Old Trafford is in Manchester, United Kingdom. The postcode is M16 0RA. The most common transit option is the Old Trafford tram stop (Metrolink, Altrincham line).
What stands does Old Trafford have?
Old Trafford has 4 stands: Sir Bobby Charlton Stand (South), Sir Alex Ferguson Stand (North), Stretford End (West), East Stand.
What is the postcode for Old Trafford?
The postcode for Old Trafford is M16 0RA. Manchester, United Kingdom.
Where can I park at Old Trafford?
Stadium car parks (E1, E2, N1, N3) require pre-booking through Manchester United and sell out quickly. Public parking at Trafford Centre with shuttle service is the most reliable matchday option.
Are there Old Trafford stadium tours?
Stadium tours operate seven days a week (except matchdays). The 80-minute museum and tour includes the players' tunnel, dressing rooms, dugouts, and pitchside. Bookable via the official Manchester United website.
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