Stadium
Short answer: Liverpool plays its home matches at Anfield, in Liverpool, England. Wikidata (capacity statement P1083) puts the capacity at 61,276, while UEFA’s 2026-27 Champions League match data gives 43,626. The stadium opened in 1884 according to Wikidata, while UEFA records 1892.
At a glance: Anfield
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Official name | Anfield |
| Home club | Liverpool |
| City | Liverpool |
| Country | England |
| Capacity (Wikidata) | 61,276 |
| Capacity (UEFA) | 43,626 |
| Opened | 1884 |
| Wikidata item | Q45671 |
Capacity: why the figures differ
Wikidata (capacity statement P1083) and UEFA’s 2026-27 Champions League match data do not agree: 61,276 on one side, 43,626 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 Anfield
The stadium opened in 1884. Wikidata records construction in 1884 (P571) and opening in 1885 (P1619); UEFA lists 1892, the year Liverpool began using the ground.
Timeline and notable matches
- 1884: The stadium was built; Everton were its first users.
- 1892: Liverpool became the stadium’s home club.
- 1973: One leg of the 1973 UEFA Cup final was played here.
- 11 June 1996: The Italy v Russia group match of UEFA EURO 1996 was played here.
- 5 March 2023: Liverpool beat Manchester United 7-0 in a Premier League match.
- 4 November 2025: Liverpool beat Real Madrid 1-0 in the Champions League.
- 18 March 2026: Liverpool beat Galatasaray 4-0 in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16.
Location
Anfield is in Liverpool, England.
Facts and figures
- Coordinates: 53.4308, -2.9608
- Pitch size in UEFA records: 101 x 67 metres
- Also known as: Anfield Road, Anfield Stadium
- Everton used the stadium from 1884 to 1892; Liverpool have played here since 1892.
- Owner: Fenway Sports Group
- Architect: Archibald Leitch (also the architect of Old Trafford)
- Liverpool beat Galatasaray 4-0 at this stadium in the 2025-26 Champions League round-of-16 second leg (18 March 2026).
Frequently asked questions
How many people does Anfield hold?
61,276 according to Wikidata (capacity statement P1083); UEFA gives 43,626.
Where is Anfield?
In Liverpool, England.
What is the official name of Liverpool’s stadium?
Anfield.
When did Anfield open?
1884, according to Wikidata.
Which club plays at Anfield?
Liverpool.
Related pages
- Home club: Liverpool
- How many people does Liverpool’s stadium hold?
- How many times has Liverpool won the league?
- When was Liverpool founded?
- How many times has Liverpool won the Champions League?
- Turkish edition of this page: Liverpool stadyumu Anfield kaç kişilik, nerede?
- Football Atlas in English: all pages
This page belongs to the Football Atlas, Skormetri’s free library of sourced football facts. The same record is published in Turkish at skormetri.com/futbol-atlasi/liverpool-stadyumu/; the Turkish Atlas hub holds the full library.
Sources
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q45671 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Source: UEFA (uefa.com) — uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/2049560/ (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Photo: Wikimedia Commons — commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Liverpool_anfield_road_stadium.jpg (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q45671#P466 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q45671#P131 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q45671#P17 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q45671#P1083 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q45671#P571 (accessed 4 November 2026)
Last updated: 4 November 2026 · Data as of: 4 November 2026 · Verified with: Wikidata, UEFA, Wikimedia Commons
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