Short answer: Villa Park, Aston Villa’s home in Aston, Birmingham since 1897, normally holds 43,205. Its capacity is cut to 36,887 for 2026/27 because the North Stand is closed for redevelopment. Witton station is a five-minute walk away, and tickets are sold through the club’s official ticket site and memberships.

Villa Park in Aston, Birmingham, normally holds 43,205 but is reduced to 36,887 for 2026/27 because the North Stand is closed, according to the Premier League’s guide to the 20 stadiums (26 September 2026). It has been the home of Aston Villa since 1897.

This guide covers capacity, tickets, how to get there, tours and the North Stand rebuild. The capacity figures come from the Premier League and the transport details from Transport for West Midlands, both checked on 28 October 2026. Aston Villa publishes its own ticket prices, membership prices and tour prices, so we link its official pages rather than quote figures.

What are the key facts about Villa Park?

Villa Park key facts: normal and 2026/27 capacity, year Aston Villa moved in, location and club. Source: Premier League stadium guide, 26 September 2026.
Item Detail
Capacity, normal 43,205 (Premier League, 26 September 2026)
Capacity, 2026/27 36,887, with the North Stand closed
Home since 1897
Location Aston, Birmingham
Club Aston Villa

Aston Villa lists the stadium’s address and visitor information on its Villa Park page.

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How much are Aston Villa tickets in 2026/27?

Aston Villa publishes current Premier League match prices, season ticket prices and concessions on its ticketing pages, and we do not quote them here. See the club’s 2026/27 season ticket page, its ticketing details for 2026/27 and the official ticket site.

How to buy tickets

Aston Villa ties ticket access to its membership schemes. Membership types, prices and the sale process are on the club’s memberships page. Sale dates for each season’s Premier League home matches are published by the club, for example in its on-sale dates article of 6 August 2026. Use only the club’s own ticket site and its official resale service. Do not buy from unofficial sellers.

How do you get to Villa Park?

Transport for West Midlands’ Villa Park travel page gives these options:

  • Witton station is a five-minute walk to Villa Park.
  • Aston station is a 15-minute walk. It is on two rail lines, so trains from the city centre are more frequent.
  • The AV82 shuttle runs from Dudley Street, outside Birmingham New Street, from three hours before kick-off on home match days.
  • Buses: the NX 7 stops at Witton Square, close to the stadium. The NX 907, 33 and 51 run from Bragg Road on the A34. The NX 67 and 65 run via Lichfield Road, about 15 minutes’ walk away.
  • Cycling: the A34 blue route from the city centre takes about 15 minutes.

Some car parking at Villa Park is for permit holders only, and residents’ parking zones are enforced with fines. TfWM lists no park-and-ride service. Disabled spaces are arranged through the club’s Disabled Liaison Officer on 0333 323 1874.

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Stadium tour

Aston Villa runs stadium tours, with times and prices on its stadium tours page. Book through the club’s ticket site. We do not quote a price here.

What is happening with the North Stand redevelopment?

The Premier League confirms that Villa Park’s capacity is reduced to 36,887 for 2026/27 because the North Stand is closed. Aston Villa has published its redevelopment plans, including its North Stand plan for 2026/27 (21 April 2026), its original announcement (24 April 2025) and the planning permission news (29 August 2025). Read those for the construction timetable and the capacity the club expects when work finishes.

What is the history of Villa Park?

Villa Park has been Aston Villa’s home since 1897, as the Premier League notes. The ground has four stands: the Holte End, the Trinity Road Stand, the Doug Ellis Stand and the North Stand. The Holte End is the best known among supporters. Villa Park has also hosted international rugby matches and concerts.

The North Stand is closed this season for its redevelopment, which is why the ground is smaller. For the rest of the league, see our guide to the top 10 Premier League stadiums. Villa are one of the most followed Premier League clubs.

How we built this

We used the Premier League’s stadium guide for both capacity figures and the 1897 date, and Transport for West Midlands for travel. We did not quote Aston Villa’s prices, membership fees, tour prices or redevelopment details, and link the club’s own pages instead. We did not use resale sites, estimates or media reports, and we did not calculate any figures. Everything was checked on 28 October 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of Villa Park?

43,205 normally, and 36,887 for 2026/27 while the North Stand is closed, according to the Premier League.

How much are Aston Villa tickets in 2026/27?

Aston Villa publishes its prices on its ticketing pages. See the club’s ticketing details for 2026/27.

How do I buy Aston Villa tickets?

Through the club’s official ticket site, with membership details on the club’s memberships page. Do not use unofficial sellers.

What is the nearest station to Villa Park?

Witton station, a five-minute walk, according to Transport for West Midlands. Aston station is a 15-minute walk.

Can you tour Villa Park?

Yes. The club runs stadium tours; see its stadium tours page for times and prices.

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