Looking to attend European nights or Premier League games to cheer on Manchester United?
The Red Devils Home understands that there are numerous factors to consider.
This Red Devils page is a comprehensive guide for Manchester United fans to visit Old Trafford (The Theater of Dreams).
Whether it’s where to buy tickets, where to sit in the stadium, how to get to the stadium, or what songs to learn, the guide below will help you have a safe, fun, relaxing, and stress-free experience.
Purchasing Tickets…
Purchase tickets only from one of the official sale points. We recommend you to purchase tickets from the official Liverpool website i.e. manutd.com
Note: Do not buy tickets on viagogo or other unauthorized online shops, nor from strangers! When purchasing tickets, you need to provide a piece of identification (ID) and take that same ID to the match.
To know the procedure for purchasing tickets click here
Pricing:
For Premier League matches played at Old Trafford:
https://tickets.manutd.com/en-GB/categories/home-tickets
For European Cup games played at Old Trafford:
https://tickets.manutd.com/en-GB/categories/home-tickets
For Domestic Cup games (FA Cup or League Cup) played at Old Trafford
https://tickets.manutd.com/en-GB/categories/home-tickets
For Hospitality Packages
https://tickets.manutd.com/hospitality
Deciding Where to Sit inside the Old Trafford…
Old Trafford is the home stadium of Manchester United and is located in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England. With a capacity of 74,310, it is the largest club football stadium in the United Kingdom (and the second-largest football stadium overall after Wembley Stadium) and the eleventh-largest in Europe. Old Trafford Cricket Ground and the adjacent tram stop are about 0.5 miles (800 m) away.
Bobby Charlton dubbed it “The Theatre of Dreams.” Old Trafford has been United’s home ground since 1910, though due to Second World War bomb damage, the club shared Maine Road with local rivals Manchester City from 1941 to 1949. In the 1990s and 2000s, Old Trafford underwent several expansions, including the addition of extra tiers to the North, West, and East Stands, nearly returning the stadium to its original capacity of 80,000. A second tier to the South Stand is likely to be added in the future, increasing the capacity to around 88,000. The stadium’s record attendance was 76,962 for an FA Cup semi-final between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Grimsby Town in 1939.
The Sir Alex Ferguson Stand
This is the largest of the four stands, standing three tiers high and accommodating approximately 26,000 fans. It also houses a few executive boxes and hospitality suites. Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United’s long-serving manager, is honored with the naming of the stand. The Sir Alex Ferguson Stand also includes two corner stands, the North West Quadrant and the North East Quadrant.
The Sir Bobby Charlton Stand
The Bobby Charlton Stand is a single-tiered structure that houses most of the stadium’s executive suites and frequently hosts VIP guests. It is also where the television cameras are located. This stand has a capacity of just over 9,400 people.
The West Stand
The West Stand, formerly known as The Stretford End and home to the most devoted Manchester United supporters, is a two-tiered structure that can seat over 14,000 people.
The East Stand
This two-tiered stand can accommodate approximately 13,300 people. It is the stand where away fans are housed, as well as the club’s disabled supporters. The East Stand has a tinted glass façade that conceals the club’s administrative center.
Way to Old Trafford
There are numerous ways to get to Old Trafford, and we have some helpful information and advice before you begin your journey.
CAR, BIKE, OR TAXI
Travelling by Car
On match days, the roads around Old Trafford and the surrounding areas, including the local motorway network, are extremely congested. Please plan your route to the stadium ahead of time and allow for more time than usual. If you’re driving to the stadium, use the postcode M16 0RA on matchdays, and M16 0SZ on non-matchdays. Official Car Parking can be reserved at www.manutd.com/tickets.
Non-matchday: Beginning April 12, 2021, visitors to the stadium should use only car park E2, which can be accessed via Wharfside Way West. This parking lot has handicapped parking spaces.
Matchday: With the appropriate permits, access to car parks E1 and E2 is only possible via Wharfside Way. Anyone attempting to enter via Chester Road will be routed around the traffic system, causing additional delays. Supporters parking on E1 and E2 may be held back after the game due to police instructions, and apologize for any delays.
Parking
When parking with us at the stadium, please ensure that you follow the below instructions.
- Follow the directions given by the Stewards
- On car parks with marked bays, please park between the lines
- Do not park in any hatched or restricted areas
- Adhere to our car park speed limit of 10 mph
- Allow yourself additional time for searches and ticket checks if you are parking on match days
- Please be patient and expect delays to your entry or exit at busy periods
- Be aware of pedestrians and cyclists
Taking the Bike
If you want to ride your bike to Old Trafford, there are free bike racks at the following car parks:
– N2 (Sir Alex Ferguson Stand) – E2 (East Stand) – W2 (West Stand) (West Stand)
Please keep in mind that you will need to bring your own bike lock.
Bicycles must not be secured anywhere else on the stadium grounds at any time. Bicycles locked outside of authorized cycle racks will be removed immediately, potentially causing damage for which the club will not be held liable.
Taking the Taxi
If you’re taking a taxi to Old Trafford, use the postcode M16 0RA. Traveling from Manchester Airport will take approximately 20-30 minutes and will cost approximately £35. If you are coming from Piccadilly Station, it will take about 15 minutes and cost around £10.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
You can also get to Old Trafford Stadium by bus, train, or the Metro Link Tram Service; please visit tgfm.com/public-transport to plan your journey.
Metro Link Tram stations closest to Old Trafford
Old Trafford station is only a five-minute walk from the stadium. Wheelchair users can access this station.
The Trafford Park line is now operational, with new stops at the Imperial War Museum and Wharfside only a short walk away.
Recommended Songs to learn – “Sing, shout and get behind the lads”
- Glory Glory Man United
Perhaps the most well-known of United’s chants. Straightforward lyrics, a catchy tune, and an aura of invincibility accompany it, creating a unique atmosphere whenever it is sung.
It uses the same tune as “The Battle Hymn of the Republic,” a song from the American Civil War. The word “Glory, Glory, Hallelujah” has been replaced by “Man United” in the chorus.
It was also released as a single by the Manchester United team prior to the 1983 FA Cup Final. It was written by Frank Renshaw and is frequently performed at the Theatre of Dreams.
In 2007, a full version of the song was released. The first stanza of the chant, however, has captured the imagination of fans and is still sung to this day.
- We shall not be moved
A fan chant that reflects Manchester United’s position in the Premier League for the majority of the last three decades. Although times have changed and fortunes have shifted, United cannot be kept down for long.
The chant was revived earlier in the 2020/21 season when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side mounted a surprise title challenge. Hopefully, it is here to stay, and a new generation will be given the opportunity to do it proudly.
- United We Love You
A simple Manchester United fan chant that comes straight from the heart. The club means a lot to many people all over the world, and there is no better way to express that than with this chant.
The club released the single in 1993, and it peaked at number 37 on the UK singles chart. It may not have reached the top of the rankings, but it has a special place in the hearts of United fans all over the world.
- Take Me Home United Road
It’s a Manchester United fan chant that borrows the lyrics and melody from John Denver’s 1971 country classic ‘Take me home, country roads.’ It has a pleasant tune that encourages sing-along.
Home is where the heart is, and for Manchester United fans, there is no more sacred ground than Old Trafford. It’s no surprise that the Theatre of Dreams is known as a place where miracles happen.
- United Calypso
Edric Connor’s iconic anthem was a favourite song among United fans in the football stands in the late 1950s. It is an ode to Sir Matt Busby and his incredible team, and it continues to celebrate their talents to this day.
The song gained widespread popularity and peaked just before the 1957 FA Cup final between Manchester United and Aston Villa. Six of the 11 players who began the game were killed in the Munich air disaster nine months later.
They may be long gone, but their memory lives on in the Old Trafford terraces.
“We’ll Never Die“
