For football fans, there is always something on. From World Cup Qualifiers to Premier League matches, from the Euros and the Champions League Cup to local club games, the options are endless. Now, many fans will simply sit at home or head to a pub to watch their favourite teams on TV. But, there is also the option to watch football live, where you can soak up the ambiance and feel the excitement of the game.
You can have fun watching football in a whole ton of different stadiums in the UK. Importantly, each team has its own home stadium, for even more exciting times. If you want to watch football live, you can go to Go Sport Travel to get a ticket and do just that. Let’s take a look at some of the top football stadiums.
Old Trafford
The home of Manchester United FC, Old Trafford is one of the most iconic stadiums in the UK. Many people, when asked to name a football ground, will opt for this one, partly because of how well the club has done over the years. Opened in 1910, it has a seating capacity of over 74,000 so there’s plenty of space to enjoy the action. In the Alex Ferguson Stand, the seats spell out Manchester United in white against a red background adding to the sense of pride.
Celtic Park
Located in Glasgow, Celtic Park was built in 1892 and is the home of Celtic FC. It has a seating capacity of just above 60,000. It’s an unexpectedly high entry on this list due to its impressive training facilities, which make it a popular host stadium for the Euros and Champions League finals. Celtic is also one of Scotland’s best teams. And, the stands are close to the ground which makes the ambiance so much better, while also being more intimidating to the away team.
Anfield
Home of Liverpool FC, this stadium was opened in 1884 with a seating capacity of just 53,000. Though this has a smaller capacity than other stadiums on this list, it makes up for it with a player tunnel that’s located in the middle of the stands at the level of the pitch. Many of England’s best players have played here, which can be an exhilarating watch. Better still, the success of the club means you could be watching the team play top European clubs here as well as those from the UK.
Etihad Stadium
Not to be confused with Manchester United, the Etihad is the home of Manchester City FC. It’s the newest of the stadiums on this list, opening in 2003 with a 55,000 capacity. It offers a modern, continuous oval design and each seating area is named after a specific, physical place. As such, this is a very modern stadium setting it apart from many of the others around the United Kingdom. On top of providing a great atmosphere for a game, it is eco-friendly, boasting solar electricity, rainwater collection and a green roof.
Whichever stadium you head to within the UK, be it for a home or away game, you’re guaranteed a lot of fun. Being close to the action and watching alongside like-minded fans is an experience like nothing else.
