Old Trafford Stadium

Address: Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Manchester M16 0RA, United Kingdom

Website: https://www.manutd.com/en/visit-old-trafford

Hours: Tours daily (check website)

Admission: Stadium tour adult approx. £28 (match tickets sold separately)

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.

Old Trafford (Manchester United’s stadium) is reached easily from Manchester city centre by tram or road. Take the Manchester Metrolink (Altrincham line or Eccles line services) to Trafford Bar or Old Trafford tram stops; both are about a 5-10 minute walk from the stadium.

By car the stadium is a short drive west of Manchester city centre (around 4 km) via the A56/Chester Road area; on match days public transport is strongly recommended because parking is limited and traffic is heavy.

• Book the official Old Trafford stadium tour and museum online in advance and choose a midweek morning slot to avoid matchday crowds and long queues.
• On matchdays, use the Metrolink tram to Old Trafford station or Manchester United Football Ground tram stop to avoid heavy traffic and limited parking; arrive well before kick-off if you want to experience the fan zones without congestion.
• Allow time to visit the club museum either before or after the stadium tour-many visitors concentrate on the pitch and miss the museum's exhibits and trophy displays that are included with the tour.