The following is a list of the largest stadiums in the UK by capacity. The UK is home to some of the most iconic stadiums worldwide.
From football to rugby, cricket to athletics, these venues have witnessed countless historic moments and hosted some of the most significant sporting events. In this article, we will explore the largest stadiums in the UK by capacity.
List of the Largest Stadiums in the UK by Capacity
The following is a list of the largest stadiums in the UK by sitting capacity.
| Stadium Name & Location | Capacity (Seats) | Owner/Operator | Club/Team | Sports |
| Wembley, London | 90,000 | The Football Association & Wembley National Stadium Limited | England national football team | Association football, rugby union, American football, boxing |
| Twickenham, London | 82,000 | Rugby Football Union | England national rugby union team | Rugby union, American football |
| Old Trafford, Manchester | 74,310 | Manchester United | Manchester United | Association football, rugby league |
| Principality Cardiff, Wales | 73,971 | Millennium Stadium plc | Wales national rugby union team | Rugby union, rugby league, association football, boxing |
| Murrayfield, Edinburgh, Scotland | 67,144 | Scottish Rugby Union | Scotland national rugby union team, Edinburgh Rugby | Rugby union |
| Tottenham Hotspur, London | 62,850 | Tottenham Hotspur | Tottenham Hotspur | Association football, American football, Boxing, Rugby union |
| London Stadium | 62,500 | E20 Stadium, LLP & London Stadium 185 Ltd. | West Ham United FC | Association football, athletics, rugby league, rugby union, & baseball |
| Anfield, Liverpool | 61,015 | Liverpool FC | Liverpool FC | Association football, Rugby League |
| Celtic Park, Glasgow, Scotland | 60,411 | Celtic FC | Celtic FC | Association football |
| Emirates, London | 60,260 | Arsenal FC | Kroenke Sports & Entertainment | Association football |
Wembley Stadium
With 90,000 seats, it is the largest stadium in the UK and the 2nd largest stadium in Europe. In addition, apart from England home games, the stadium also hosts other major competitions in English football. They include FA Community Shield, the League Cup final etc.
Wembley hosted the 2011 & 2013 UEFA Champions League Finals and the 2012 Olympic Games football tournament. Furthermore, it hosted NFL London Games until 2019. It was also the temporary home of Tottenham Hotspur between August 2017 and March 2019.
Twickenham
With over 80,000 seats, it is the 2nd largest stadium in the UK and the 4th largest stadium in Europe. Also, it is the world‘s largest rugby union stadium.
It is a rugby union stadium owned and operated by the Rugby Football Union.
The stadium hosts the European Champions Cup & Premiership Rugby fixtures and the rugby league. Furthermore, the venue hosted NFL London Games in 2016 and 2017.
Old Trafford
With over 74,000 seats, it is the 3rd largest stadium in the UK and the 15th largest stadium in Europe. Also, it is the largest club football stadium and 2nd largest football stadium overall after Wembley in the UK.
Old Trafford hosted an FA Cup Final and football matches during the 2012 Summer Olympics,
Also, it hosted the 2003 Champions League Final. Outside football, it is the venue for rugby league’s annual Super League Grand Final and the final of Rugby League World Cups in 2000, 2013 and 2022.
Principality Stadium
With over 73,000 seats, it is the 4th largest stadium in the UK. Based in Cardiff, it is the home of the Wales national rugby union team
Also it is the national stadium of Wales that have hosted FA and League Cup. In addition, it hosted some football matches during the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Murrayfield
With over 67,000 seats, it is the 5th largest stadium in the UK and the largest stadium in Scotland. Located in Edinburgh, the stadium is the home of the Scottish Rugby Union.
Thus, the stadium hosts most of Scotland’s home matches, the Scottish Hydro Electric Cup final, URC, and European Rugby Champions Cup matches.
Although mainly a rugby union stadium, in the past, the stadium hosted association football matches and many musical concerts.
Tottenham Hotspur
With over 62,000 seats, it is the 6th largest stadium in the UK. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is the abode of Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur in London, Since 2019, superseding the club’s previous ground, White Hart Lane.
London
With over 62,000 seats, it is the 7th largest stadium in the UK. The stadium was built especially for the 2012 Summer Olympics and 2012 Summer Paralympics.
It also hosted several 2015 Rugby World Cup matches. In addition, the stadium hosted the 2017 IAAF World Championships and the 2017 World Para Athletics Championships.
Following the 2012 Olympics, it was refurbished and is the home of Premier League club West Ham United. In June 2019, it hosted the first US Major League Baseball game in Europe.
Anfield
Known for its famous “You’ll Never Walk Alone” anthem and passionate supporters, Anfield has witnessed many historic football moments. It is a must-visit destination for football enthusiasts worldwide. Also, it hosted the 2016 Rugby League Four Nations Final.
Celtic Park
Celtic Park is the abode stadium of Celtic FC. With a capacity of over 60,000, it is the largest football stadium in Scotland and the 8th largest stadium in the UK. In the past, the stadium hosted the opening ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games and concerts by U2.
Emirates
Emirates is the abode stadium of Arsenal FC. With a capacity of over 60,000, it is the 5th largest football stadium in England by capacity & 9th largest stadium in the UK.