Short answer: Old Trafford, in Old Trafford, Manchester, is the Premier League’s largest stadium, with a capacity of 74,158 according to the Premier League. Known as the “Theatre of Dreams”, it has been Manchester United’s home since 1910. Tickets need a club membership, and the lowest adult season ticket for 2026/27 is £646.
Old Trafford, in Old Trafford, Manchester, is the Premier League’s largest stadium, with a capacity of 74,158 according to the Premier League. Known as the “Theatre of Dreams”, it has been Manchester United’s home since 1910.
This guide covers 2026/27 prices, how to buy tickets, how to get there, stadium tours and the club’s plans for a new ground. Where the club has not published a figure on a page we could read, we say so and link its official page.
What are the key facts about Old Trafford?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 74,158 (Premier League, 26 September 2026) |
| Address | Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Manchester M16 0RA |
| Satnav postcode | M16 0RA on matchdays; M17 1FP on non-matchdays (Manchester United) |
| Manchester United’s home since | 1910 |
| Club | Manchester United |
How much do Old Trafford tickets cost in 2026/27?
Season tickets. In its ticketing update of 6 March 2026, Manchester United raised season-ticket prices by “around 5 per cent across all areas”. The lowest adult general admission season ticket is £646, which the club says works out at £34 per match across 19 Premier League home fixtures. The club did not publish the top of the range in that article.
Concessions. The club gave these as the lowest per-match season-ticket prices: under-16s £12 (family area), 16-17-year-olds £17, 18-20-year-olds £25.50 and over-66s £25.50. It also kept a 25% discount for senior season ticket holders (66+).
Match-by-match tickets. We could not find adult single-match prices for 2026/27 on a page we could read. Manchester United lists them on its official tickets pages, so check there. Season ticket holders pay no more than one-nineteenth of their season ticket price for any home cup match.
How to buy tickets
You need a club membership to buy Premier League home tickets. Prices for 2026/27, from the club’s membership page:
- Premium Membership: £70 per season (first priority for new season ticket sales)
- Official Membership: £37.50 per season
- Under 16 Membership: £20 per season
- Forwarding Membership: £30 per season (cannot buy tickets, but can receive tickets forwarded by season ticket holders)
Premium, Official and Under 16 members get access to Premier League home match tickets. Sales run through tickets.manutd.com. The club refers to ballots and allocations for some matches and has said it will reintroduce publication of ticketing data on its website. We could not read the 2026/27 ballot rules.
For official resale, season ticket holders can list or forward their seat through the club’s channels. The club says fans are not charged unless a ticket is listed for resale within two weeks of the fixture. Buy only through the club’s official channels.
How do you get to Old Trafford?
- Tram: Old Trafford station is within a five-minute walk of the ground. The Trafford Park line is open, and the Imperial War Museum and Wharfside stops are a short walk away. Plan your journey with Transport for Greater Manchester.
- Car: roads around the ground are “extremely busy on match days”, so allow more time. Official car parking is booked through manutd.com/tickets. The club’s page lists no park-and-ride scheme.
- Taxi: the club gives about 20-30 minutes from Manchester Airport (average £35) and about 15 minutes from Piccadilly Station (average £10).
- Bikes: free cycle racks are at car parks N2, E2 and W2.
Source: the club’s Getting Here page.
Can you tour Old Trafford?
The Old Trafford Tour and Museum opens 09:30 to 16:00 Sunday to Thursday and 09:30 to 17:00 Friday and Saturday. It is closed on home match days. The tour lasts about 70 minutes, and Official Members can get up to 50% off. The adult price is shown only on the booking site, so we do not state it here. Book at tickets.manutd.com.
What are Manchester United’s plans for a new stadium?
On 22 June 2026 the club said it had secured the majority of the land for a new 100,000-seater stadium. The 25-acre site is about 350 metres north-west of the current ground. On 9 July 2026 the club said the new stadium would sit in a new Stadium District and that “no decision has been made regarding the future of the existing Old Trafford stadium”.
We found no official completion or construction start date. In the short term, the club’s 8 April 2026 update promises new bars, self-service kiosks and street food from 2026/27.
A short history
Old Trafford has been Manchester United’s home ground since 1910, and the nickname “Theatre of Dreams” is known around the world. The club’s story is told in our Manchester United history and records guide.
At 74,158, it is the largest of the 20 grounds in the league. See how it compares in our list of the biggest Premier League stadiums.
How we built this
We used the Premier League’s stadium guide for capacity and home-since year, and Manchester United’s own pages for prices, membership, travel, tours and redevelopment. We did not use estimates, fan forums or media reports. Where a price was not on a page we could read, we left it out. Figures were checked on 28 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Trafford’s capacity?
The Premier League gives Old Trafford’s capacity as 74,158, making it the league’s largest stadium.
How much is a season ticket at Old Trafford in 2026/27?
The lowest adult general admission season ticket is £646, according to Manchester United’s 6 March 2026 ticketing update. The club did not publish the top price in that article.
How do I buy tickets for Old Trafford?
You need a Premium (£70), Official (£37.50) or Under 16 (£20) membership, then buy through tickets.manutd.com. Use only the club’s official channels.
What is the nearest station to Old Trafford?
Old Trafford tram station is within a five-minute walk of the ground, according to the club.
Can I tour Old Trafford?
Yes. The tour and museum last about 70 minutes and are closed on home match days. The club shows the adult price only on its booking site.
Sources
- Premier League: All you need to know about the 20 Premier League stadiums
- Manchester United: Old Trafford ticketing update for 2026/27
- Manchester United: Become a Member in 2026/27
- Manchester United: Getting Here
- Manchester United: Museum and stadium tours
- Manchester United: United secures land for new 100,000-seater stadium
- Manchester United: Revealing the location of our new stadium
- Manchester United: Old Trafford stadium upgrades for 2026/27
