- Villa Park
Villa Park, home of Aston Villa, is a historic stadium with a capacity of 42,657 and an opening date of 1897. Notable events held at the stadium include three matches during the 1966 World Cup, four matches during Euro 96, the 1981 League Cup final, and 55 FA Cup semi-finals. The stadium has also hosted England internationals, as well as other sporting events such as boxing matches and rugby league fixtures. There are plans to redevelop the stadium and increase its capacity to around 55,000.
- Stadium of Light
The Stadium of Light, home of Sunderland, is a modern stadium with a capacity of 49,000 and an opening date of 1997. Notable events include England vs. Australia in 2016, England vs. Turkey in 2004, and concerts by Oasis, Rihanna, and Beyonce. Despite Sunderland’s current league standing, the stadium is well-suited for a team involved in European football and can accommodate more than 55,000 for larger events.
- St James’ Park
St James’ Park, home of Newcastle, is an impressive venue with a capacity of 52,305 and an opening date of 1892. Notable events include England vs. Albania in 2001, England vs. Azerbaijan in 2005, three matches during Euro 96, and concerts by The Rolling Stones. The stadium offers a spectacular view of the city of Newcastle and has seen great atmosphere when the team is doing well.
- Anfield
Anfield, home of Liverpool, is one of the most famous stadiums in world football, with a capacity of 53,394 and an opening date of 1884. Notable events include four matches during Euro 96 and several FA Cup semifinals. Anfield has undergone much redevelopment over the years and has played host to many memorable European nights, such as the 4-0 win over Barcelona in the 2019 Champions League semifinal.
- Etihad Stadium
The Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City, is a modern stadium with a capacity of 53,400 and an opening date of 2002. Notable events include the 2002 Commonwealth Games, concerts by Take That, the 2008 UEFA Cup final, and Manchester City vs QPR in 2012. The stadium, previously known as the City of Manchester Stadium, is well-suited for City’s array of superstars and was the site of Sergio Aguero’s injury-time winner that secured the club’s first league title in over 30 years.
- Emirates Stadium
The Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal, is a state-of-the-art stadium with a capacity of 60,704 and an opening date of 2006. Notable events include 2022 Rugby League World Cup matches, and concerts by Coldplay. Arsenal moved to the stadium from their former home at Highbury and it has been a positive addition to the club’s atmosphere.
- London Stadium
The London Stadium, home of West Ham, is a modern stadium with a capacity of 62,500 and an opening date of 2012 (West Ham became tenants in 2016). Notable events include the 2012 Olympics, the 2019 MLB London Series, and the 2015 Rugby World Cup. West Ham’s move to the stadium was met with some skepticism, but the team has now fully settled in and the atmosphere has often been impressive.
- Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, home of Tottenham, is a state-of-the-art stadium with a capacity of 62,850 and an opening date of 2019. Notable events include the NFL London Games and the Anthony Joshua vs. Oleksandr Usyk boxing match. The stadium, built on the site of the former White Hart Lane, is designed to host various sports and has separate facilities for footballers and NFL players.
- Old Trafford
Home to Manchester United with a capacity of 74,310, opened in 1910. Notable events include England internationals, three 1966 World Cup games, and five Euro 96 games. Despite the need for a revamp, it remains one of the most recognizable stadiums and has hosted many memorable matches. England often used Old Trafford while the new Wembley was being built, and there is always a great sense of occasion when games are played there.
- Wembley
The home of the England national team with a capacity of 90,000, opened in 2007. Notable events include the Euro 2020 final, FA Cup finals, and 2011 and 2013 Champions League finals. The venue for England’s sole World Cup victory in 1966, it was worth the wait for the rebuilding of English football’s home and it has also hosted many other sporting events as well as concerts. Every English footballer dreams of playing at Wembley and it remains the biggest football stadium in the country.
