Stadium
Short answer: Aston Villa plays its home matches at Villa Park, in Birmingham, England. Wikidata (capacity statement P1083) puts the capacity at 42,640, while UEFA’s European match data gives 28,462. The stadium opened in 1897. The owner is Aston Villa (since 1911) and the architect Archibald Leitch.
At a glance: Villa Park
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Official name | Villa Park |
| Home club | Aston Villa |
| City | Birmingham |
| Country | England |
| Capacity (Wikidata) | 42,640 |
| Capacity (UEFA) | 28,462 |
| Opened | 1897 |
| Owner | Aston Villa (since 1911) |
| Architect | Archibald Leitch |
| Pitch size | 105 × 68 m |
| Address | Trinity Road, Birmingham B6 6HE |
| Coordinates | 52.5092, -1.8847 |
| Wikidata item | Q175339 |
Capacity: why the figures differ
Wikidata (capacity statement P1083) and UEFA’s European match data do not agree: 42,640 on one side, 28,462 on the other. The headline number here is the Wikidata one.
The Atlas lists every recorded figure with its source instead of choosing one silently. The Wikidata number is the general-reference value; UEFA figures describe the configuration used for its matches.
History of Villa Park
The stadium opened in 1897.
Timeline and notable matches
- 14 October 2026: Aston Villa beat Fenerbahçe 6-0 in the Champions League league phase (attendance: 34,705).
Location
Villa Park is in Birmingham, England. Address: Trinity Road, Birmingham B6 6HE. Coordinates: 52.5092, -1.8847.
Frequently asked questions
How many people does Villa Park hold?
42,640 according to Wikidata (capacity statement P1083); UEFA gives 28,462.
Where is Villa Park?
In Birmingham, England.
What is the official name of Aston Villa’s stadium?
Villa Park.
When did Villa Park open?
1897, according to Wikidata.
Which club plays at Villa Park?
Aston Villa.
Related pages
- Home club: Aston Villa
- How many people does Aston Villa’s stadium hold?
- How many times has Aston Villa won the league?
- When was Aston Villa founded?
- How many times has Aston Villa won the Champions League?
- Turkish edition of this page: Aston Villa stadyumu Villa Park kaç kişilik, nerede?
- Football Atlas in English: all pages
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Sources
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q175339 (accessed 7 November 2026)
- Source: UEFA (uefa.com) — uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/2049582/ (accessed 7 November 2026)
- Photo: Wikimedia Commons — commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Birmingham_aston_villa_park_stadium… (accessed 7 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q175339#P466 (accessed 7 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q175339#P131 (accessed 7 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q175339#P17 (accessed 7 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q175339#P1083 (accessed 7 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q175339#P1619 (accessed 7 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q175339#P625 (accessed 7 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q175339#P127 (accessed 7 November 2026)
Last updated: 12 November 2026 · Data as of: 7 November 2026 · Verified with: Wikidata, UEFA, Wikimedia Commons
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