At the start of the 2026/27 season, Old Trafford, home of Manchester United, is the biggest Premier League ground with a capacity of 74,158. The smallest is Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium on 12,357.
The biggest and the smallest grounds
The official Premier League handbook lists Old Trafford at the top, followed by Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Anfield. At the other end, Vitality Stadium is last, with Gtech Community Stadium next from the bottom.
These figures are the ground capacities at the start of the season. They do not cover attendance, crowd records, redevelopment plans, or ticket prices. Everton's home ground in 2026/27 is Hill Dickinson Stadium, and their previous home was Goodison Park.
Premier League ground capacities in 2026/27
This table shows all 20 Premier League grounds for the season, ordered from largest to smallest.
| Rank | Club | Ground | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester United | Old Trafford | 74,158 |
| 2 | Tottenham Hotspur | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | 62,850 |
| 3 | Liverpool | Anfield | 61,276 |
| 4 | Manchester City | Etihad Stadium | 61,038 |
| 5 | Arsenal | Emirates Stadium | 60,704 |
| 6 | Everton | Hill Dickinson Stadium | 52,769 |
| 7 | Newcastle United | St. James' Park | 52,729 |
| 8 | Sunderland | Stadium of Light | 48,095 |
| 9 | Chelsea | Stamford Bridge | 40,044 |
| 10 | Leeds United | Elland Road | 37,633 |
| 11 | Aston Villa | Villa Park | 36,887 |
| 12 | Coventry City | Coventry Building Society Arena | 32,609 |
| 13 | Brighton & Hove Albion | American Express Stadium | 32,176 |
| 14 | Nottingham Forest | The City Ground | 31,212 |
| 15 | Ipswich Town | Portman Road | 30,294 |
| 16 | Fulham | Craven Cottage | 28,107 |
| 17 | Crystal Palace | Selhurst Park | 25,194 |
| 18 | Hull City | The MKM Stadium | 24,983 |
| 19 | Brentford | Gtech Community Stadium | 17,250 |
| 20 | Bournemouth | Vitality Stadium | 12,357 |
What the list tells you
The league has a clear spread in ground size.
According to the Premier League handbook, 7 grounds are above 50,000: Old Trafford, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Anfield, Etihad Stadium, Emirates Stadium, Hill Dickinson Stadium, and St. James' Park. That puts Everton and Newcastle United in the same capacity bracket as several of the league's largest clubs.
FAQ
What is the capacity of Old Trafford?
At the start of the 2026/27 season, Old Trafford is listed at 74,158. That makes it the largest ground in the Premier League for that season.
What is the smallest stadium in the Premier League?
The smallest ground is Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium, with a capacity of 12,357. It sits at the bottom of the 20-ground list.
What is the second biggest stadium in the Premier League?
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is second with a capacity of 62,850. It ranks behind Old Trafford and ahead of Anfield.
What is Everton's Premier League ground in 2026/27?
Everton play at Hill Dickinson Stadium in 2026/27. The official club data also states that their previous ground was Goodison Park.