Old Trafford

Old Trafford is the home stadium of Manchester United Football Club, located in the Old Trafford area of Greater Manchester. The ground opened in 1910 and is the largest club football stadium in the United Kingdom with a seating capacity of about 74,000.

The stadium hosts club matches, European fixtures, and selected international and cup matches; its facilities include multiple stands, corporate boxes, and the club museum. It is commonly nicknamed the “Theatre of Dreams” and is a major destination for football supporters and stadium tours.

Originally built for Manchester United and opened in 1910, the stadium has undergone several phases of expansion and reconstruction across the 20th and 21st centuries, including repair after damage during World War II and later capacity increases. The venue has evolved from a municipal ground into a modern multi-tiered stadium with commercial facilities.

Old Trafford sits southwest of Manchester city centre, adjacent to the Trafford Park industrial area and served by road links and the Trafford Park Metrolink stop; it is within the metropolitan area of Manchester.

• Matchday tips: Match tickets sell out quickly for major fixtures; arrive early for gates and public-transport connections to Trafford Park Metrolink.
• Tours and museum: Stadium tours and the club museum provide access to historic areas and operate daily outside match times with seasonal hours.

What to See #

• Sir Alex Ferguson Stand (North Stand): A large stand on the stadium's north side that contains corporate boxes and executive facilities, rebuilt and expanded in phases during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
• Manchester United Museum and Tours: A museum and stadium tour complex that presents the club's history and allows public behind-the-scenes access including the players' tunnel and dressing rooms.