Old Trafford Stadium

Old Trafford Stadium

Old Trafford Stadium is an all-seater football stadium located in Greater Manchester, England. It serves as the home ground for the Premier League team Manchester United and has a seating capacity of 75,957. It is the second-largest football stadium in England after Wembley Stadium and the third-largest in the UK and eleventh-largest in Europe. Old Trafford is also one of only three UEFA Category 5 stadiums in England, which allows it to host the finals of the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA European Championship.

The stadium was nicknamed the "Theatre of Dreams" by Sir Bobby Charlton. Since 1910, it has been the home ground of Manchester United, although it was closed for eight years during World War II due to bomb damage from German air raids. Expansion projects were carried out in the 1990s and early 2000s, adding a second tier to the North, East, and West Stands. Future plans include expanding the South Stand, which could increase the total capacity to around 90,000.

Before the larger Wembley Stadium was rebuilt, Old Trafford frequently hosted FA Cup semi-finals and matches of the England national football team. It has also been the venue for several major international events, including the 1966 FIFA World Cup, the 1996 UEFA European Championship, and the 2003 UEFA Champions League Final. In addition to football, the stadium has also hosted rugby matches, such as the 2000 Rugby League World Cup Final.

Old Trafford

Must-visit reason: One of the best Category 5 stadiums in England

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Britain[Britain]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Greater Manchester County [Greater Manchester County]