Largest Sports Venues in the United Kingdom (UK)

By  Tim Scott , views , updated
Categories: General Urban United Kingdom Europe
Dataset contains 285 data items (see table below).

Overview

Which is the largest sports venue in UK?
The largest sports venue in UK is Wembley Stadium of England with a maximum seating capacity of 90,000 spectators.The seating capacities of the sports venues in UK range from capacities of 4,309 spectators to 90,000 spectators, with the average sports venue being able to host around 16,115.8 spectators.

 Compare Wembley Stadium with Murrayfield Stadium

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Countries and cities with the most large-capacity venues
The country with the most large-capacity sports venues is England,while the city with the most sports venues is London.

Most recent and oldest sports venues
The most recently opened sports venue in UK is York Community Stadium of England in 2021.The oldest sports venue in UK is Racecourse Ground of Wales which opened in 1807.The average building ages of the sports venues in UK is 80.1 years old, with the oldest being 215 years old.


Let's check out some of these largest sports venues in UK.

Wembley Stadium.

Wembley Stadium is the largest stadium by capacity in the United Kingdom.

Located in London, England, UK, Wembley Stadium is a stadium which can accommodate up to 90,000 spectators. Wembley Stadium was opened in the year 2007 (15 years of age).

The stadium hosts sports events for association football, rugby league, rugby union, american football, boxing. Wembley Stadium is home to teams such as England national football team

 

 Compare Wembley Stadium with Victoria Road (Port Talbot) from Port Talbot.

 Compare Wembley Stadium with The Hawthorns from West Bromwich.


Twickenham Stadium.

Twickenham Stadium is the 2nd largest stadium by capacity in the United Kingdom.

Twickenham Stadium is a stadium that can seat up to 82,000 spectators. Located in London, England, UK, Twickenham Stadium was opened in the year 1909 (113 years of age).

The stadium hosts sports events for rugby union, american football. Twickenham Stadium is home to teams such as England national rugby union team

 

 Compare Twickenham Stadium with Barnet Copthall from London.

 Compare Twickenham Stadium with University Of Bolton Stadium from Bolton.


Old Trafford.

Old Trafford is the 3rd largest stadium by capacity in the United Kingdom.

Old Trafford is a stadium located in Manchester, England, UK. Opened in the year 1910, Old Trafford's building age is 112 years and has a seating capacity of up to 74,140 spectators.

The stadium hosts sports events for association football, rugby league. Old Trafford is home to teams such as Manchester United F.C.

 

 Compare Old Trafford with Anfield from Liverpool.

 Compare Old Trafford with Recreation Ground (Bath) from Bath.


Millennium Stadium.

Millennium Stadium is the largest stadium by capacity in Wales.

Millennium Stadium is a stadium located in Cardiff, Wales, UK. Opened in the year 1999, Millennium Stadium's building age is 23 years and has a seating capacity of up to 73,971 spectators.

The stadium hosts sports events for rugby union, rugby league, association football, boxing. Millennium Stadium is home to teams such as Wales national rugby union team

 

 Compare Millennium Stadium with Cougar Park from Keighley.

 Compare Millennium Stadium with Swansea.com Stadium from Swansea.


Murrayfield Stadium.

Murrayfield Stadium is the largest stadium by capacity in Scotland.

Murrayfield Stadium is a stadium located in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Opened in the year 1925, Murrayfield Stadium's building age is 97 years and has a seating capacity of up to 67,144 spectators.

Home to teams such as Scotland national rugby union team, the stadium hosts events for sports such as rugby union.

 

 Compare Murrayfield Stadium with Tannadice Park from Dundee.

 Compare Murrayfield Stadium with Bet365 Stadium from Stoke-on-Trent.


London Stadium.

London Stadium is the 3rd largest stadium by capacity in London, England.

London Stadium is a stadium in London, England, UK, which can house a full seating capacity of 62,500 spectators. London Stadium was opened in the year 2012 (10 years of age).

Home to teams such as West Ham United F.C., British Athletics, the stadium hosts events for sports such as association football, athletics, rugby league, rugby union, baseball, 2012 summer olympics, 2012 summer paralympics.

 

 Compare London Stadium with Sardis Road from Pontypridd.

 Compare London Stadium with Craven Park from Kingston Upon Hull.


Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Opened in 2019, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is a 3-year-old stadium, with a maximum capacity of 62,303 spectators. It is located in London, England, UK.

The stadium is home to Tottenham Hotspur F.C. and is a venue for sports such as association football, american football, boxing, rugby union.

 

 Compare Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with New Bucks Head from Telford.

 Compare Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with The Hawthorns from West Bromwich.


Largest Sports Venues    United Kingdom   |   England   |   Northern Ireland   |   Scotland   |   Wales   |   London   |   Belfast   |   Birmingham   |   Glasgow   |   Manchester
Largest Outdoor Stadiums   United Kingdom   |   England   |   Northern Ireland   |   Scotland   |   Wales   |   London   |   Belfast   |   Glasgow   |   Manchester
Largest Indoor Arenas   United Kingdom   |   England
Largest Venues By Sport   Soccer   |   Rugby   |   American Football    |   Cricket Grounds

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