Stadium
Short answer: Manchester United plays its home matches at Old Trafford, in Manchester, England. Wikidata (capacity statement P1083) puts the capacity at 75,731, while UEFA’s 2026-27 Champions League match data gives 66,790. The stadium opened in 1910. Figures were compiled on 4 November 2026.
At a glance: Old Trafford
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Official name | Old Trafford |
| Home club | Manchester United |
| City | Manchester |
| Country | England |
| Capacity (Wikidata) | 75,731 |
| Capacity (UEFA) | 66,790 |
| Opened | 1910 |
| Wikidata item | Q83457 |
Capacity: why the figures differ
Wikidata (capacity statement P1083) and UEFA’s 2026-27 Champions League match data do not agree: 75,731 on one side, 66,790 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 Old Trafford
The stadium opened in 1910. Wikidata gives the exact day; UEFA confirms only the year 1910.
Timeline and notable matches
- 19 February 1910: The stadium opened.
- 26 April 1911: One of the matches of the 1911 FA Cup final was played at this stadium.
- 13 July 1966: Began hosting group matches of the 1966 FIFA World Cup.
- 16 October 1968: The Manchester United v Estudiantes Intercontinental Cup match was played at this stadium.
- 9 June 1996: The Germany v Czech Republic group match of UEFA EURO 1996 was played here.
- 28 May 2003: The 2003 UEFA Champions League final was played at this stadium.
- 10 September 2026: Manchester United beat Sabah 4-0 in the 2026-27 Champions League league phase.
Location
Old Trafford is in Manchester, England. Wikidata places it administratively in Trafford, Manchester).. Administratively the stadium lies in the Trafford borough of Greater Manchester (Wikidata P131: Trafford, Manchester).
Facts and figures
- Coordinates: 53.4631, -2.2913
- Pitch size in UEFA records: 105 x 68 metres
- Also known as: Theatre of Dreams, Old Trafford Stadium
- Architect: Archibald Leitch
- Owner and operator: Manchester United
- In the first match at the stadium in the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League, Manchester United beat Sabah of Azerbaijan 4-0 (10 September 2026).
Frequently asked questions
How many people does Old Trafford hold?
75,731 according to Wikidata (capacity statement P1083); UEFA gives 66,790.
Where is Old Trafford?
In Manchester, England.
What is the official name of Manchester United’s stadium?
Old Trafford.
When did Old Trafford open?
1910, according to Wikidata.
Which club plays at Old Trafford?
Manchester United.
Related pages
- Home club: Manchester United
- How many people does Manchester United’s stadium hold?
- How many times has Manchester United won the league? (English page in preparation)
- When was Manchester United founded?
- How many times has Manchester United won the Champions League?
- Turkish edition of this page: Manchester United stadyumu Old Trafford 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/manchester-united-stadyumu/; the Turkish Atlas hub holds the full library.
Sources
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q83457 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Source: UEFA (uefa.com) — uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/match/2049566/ (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Photo: Wikimedia Commons — commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Old_Traford.jpg (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q83457#P466 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q83457#P131 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q83457#P17 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q83457#P1083 (accessed 4 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q83457#P1619 (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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