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Biggest Football Grounds in England

Non-league football grounds ranked by capacity. From purpose-built stadiums holding thousands to intimate grounds at the heart of their communities — discover the venues of English football.

Ground Facts & Records

1860
Sandygate Road

Oldest football ground still in use

In continuous use since 1860 — over 165 years of football played at the same venue.

Gander Green Lane

Largest non-league ground by capacity

Several non-league grounds hold 4,000–8,000 spectators, with the largest belonging to National League clubs.

Grass

Most common surface type

The majority of non-league grounds still use natural grass, though 3G and 4G surfaces are increasingly popular at Steps 5–7.

Artificial pitches

3G revolution

3G and 4G pitches are now approved for competitive matches at every level of the NLS, with many clubs converting to save on maintenance costs.

Grounds Ranked by Capacity (200 venues)

#1

Cairo International Stadium

100,000 capacity·
Grass
Cairo
#2

Camp Nou

99,354 capacity·
Grass
Barcelona
#3

Wembley

90,000 capacity·
Grass
London, Brent
#4

DORMAN LONG UTD ATHLETIC CLUB

86,500 capacity·
Grass
Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough
#5

WATERHALL SPORTS GROUND

84,550 capacity·
Grass
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
#6

GRESHAM SPORTS PARK

82,500 capacity·
Grass
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
#7

TOOTING COMMON

82,000 capacity·
Grass
LONDON, Wandsworth
#8

Signal Iduna Park

81,359 capacity·
Grass
Dortmund
#9

Stade De France

81,338 capacity·
Grass
Paris
#10

KING GEORGE V

81,150 capacity·
Grass
Walsall, Walsall
#11

Santiago Bernabéu

81,044 capacity·
Grass
Madrid
#12

Luzhniki Stadium

81,000 capacity·
Grass
Moscow
#13

San Siro

80,018 capacity·
Grass
Milan
#14

WALTER GOODMAN STADIUM

77,250 capacity·
Grass
Birmingham, Sandwell
#15

Atatürk Olympic Stadium

76,761 capacity·
Grass
Istanbul
#16

Wembley Stadium

76,200 capacity·
Grass
London
#17

Old Trafford

75,150 capacity·
Grass
Manchester, Trafford
#18

Allianz Arena

75,000 capacity·
Grass
München
#19

Slade Lane, Levenshulme

74,879 capacity·
Grass
Manchester, Manchester
#20

Mill Lane, Woodley

74,879 capacity·
Grass
Manchester, Stockport
#21

Mauldeth Road West

74,879 capacity·
Grass
Manchester, Manchester
#22

Heywood Road

74,879 capacity·
Grass
Manchester, Bury
#23

Red Bull Arena

74,750 capacity·
Grass
Harrison
#24

Planet Group Arena

74,750 capacity·
Grass
Gent
#25

The Principality Stadium

74,500 capacity·
Grass
Cardiff, Cardiff
#26

Olympiastadion Berlin

74,475 capacity·
Grass
Berlin
#27

Shell Energy Stadium

72,800 capacity·
Grass
Houston
#28

Panasonic Stadium Suita

72,400 capacity·
Grass
Suita
#29

St Andrew's

71,750 capacity·
Grass
Birmingham, Birmingham
#30

Bukit Jalil National Stadium

70,650 capacity·
Grass
Kuala Lumpur
#31

STAMBRIDGE MEMORIAL HALL

70,000 capacity·
Grass
STAMBRIDGE, Essex
#32

Friends Arena

70,000 capacity·
Grass
Solna
#33

MHPArena

70,000 capacity·
Grass
Stuttgart
#34

BARRACK ROAD RECREATION GROUND

69,150 capacity·
Grass
Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
#35

Stadio Giuseppe Meazza

69,050 capacity·
Grass
Milano
#36

Krestovsky Stadium

68,134 capacity·
Grass
Saint Petersburg
#37

Puskás Arena

67,899 capacity·
Grass
Budapest
#38

Wanda Metropolitano

67,703 capacity·
Grass
Madrid
#39

Orange Vélodrome

67,395 capacity·
Grass
Marseille
#40

WALTON SPORTS CENTRE

67,300 capacity·
Grass
Liverpool, Liverpool
#41

Estadio da Luz

65,647 capacity·
Grass
Lisbon
#42

Tüpraş Stadyumu

65,150 capacity·
Grass
İstanbul
#43

GREEN PARK

65,000 capacity·
Grass
Southampton, Southampton
#44

THORPE ST ANDREW SCHOOL

64,850 capacity·
Grass
Norwich, Norfolk
#45

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

62,303 capacity·
Grass
London, Haringey
#46

The Emirates

60,704 capacity·
Grass
London, Islington
#47

Celtic Park

60,411 capacity·
Grass
Glasgow, Ealing
#48

Stadio San Paolo

60,240 capacity·
Grass
Naples
#49

London Stadium

60,000 capacity·
Grass
London, Newham
#50

Hampden Park

60,000 capacity·
Grass
Glasgow
#51

Estádio Municipal de Braga

60,000 capacity·
Grass
Braga
#52

ENFIELD PLAYING FIELDS

59,750 capacity·
Grass
ENFIELD, Enfield
#53

LOWER BRECK ROAD PLAYING FIELDS

59,150 capacity·
Grass
Liverpool, Liverpool
#54

Fortuna Arena

58,150 capacity·
Grass
Praha
#55

Groupama Stadium

58,050 capacity·
Grass
Décines-Charpieu
#56

FARLINGTON PLAYING FIELDS

58,000 capacity·
Grass
Portsmouth, Portsmouth
#57

Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto

57,850 capacity·
Grass
Alajuela
#58

Republican Central Stadium

57,500 capacity·
Grass
Dushanbe
#59

Godswill Akpabio International Stadium

57,100 capacity·
Grass
Uyo
#60

Volksparkstadion

57,000 capacity·
Grass
Hamburg

Non-League Football Grounds — A Guide

Non-league football grounds come in all shapes and sizes. At Steps 1 and 2, you'll find purpose-built stadiums with covered stands, floodlights and capacities of 4,000 to 10,000. These venues meet the stringent ground-grading requirements set by the FA for clubs aspiring to reach the Football League.

Further down the pyramid, grounds become more intimate. Step 5 and below may feature a single stand, a clubhouse behind one goal and a rope around the pitch. But what these venues lack in size, they make up for in character — many have hosted football continuously for over 100 years.

The shift towards artificial surfaces has transformed non-league football. 3G and 4G pitches allow clubs to play and train year-round, generate income from community lettings, and avoid the costly maintenance of natural grass. Many clubs at Steps 3–7 have made the switch, while Step 1 and 2 clubs increasingly use hybrid surfaces.

This page ranks grounds by their stated capacity. Note that actual attendance can differ greatly — some grounds rarely reach capacity, while others generate famous atmospheres despite modest facilities.

Frequently Asked Questions About Football Grounds

The largest non-league grounds vary by season, as clubs are promoted and relegated. National League clubs typically have the biggest grounds, with capacities ranging from 4,000 to over 10,000.
Sandygate Road in Sheffield, home of Hallam FC, has been in use since 1860 and is recognised as the oldest football ground in the world.
No. Floodlights are required from Step 3 upwards under FA ground-grading rules. Clubs at Steps 5–7 and county leagues may play without floodlights, scheduling midday kick-offs in winter.
Yes. The FA approves 3G and 4G surfaces for competitive matches at all levels of the National League System. Many clubs have converted from grass to reduce maintenance costs and increase usage.
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