As the birthplace of modern football in the mid-19th century, stadiums can be found across the country, hosting everything from the Premier League to non-league matches. For unmissable moments on and off the pitch, choose to immerse yourself in a game, enjoy a slice of Britain’s footballing heritage or get behind the scenes on a stadium tour. If you’ve had enough of watching from the sidelines, here are some of Britain’s footballing highlights.
Feel the tension in the players’ tunnel and experience the dressing rooms where legends prepare to do battle on the pitch. Most Premier League and Scottish Premiership clubs provide guided tours, while some also have museums. The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium even offers a nerve-jangling 90-minute tour of the roof, via a glass walkway 46.8 metres above the pitch.
For the ultimate in crowd noise, on-pitch rivalries and ‘bragging rights’ for the victor, catch a match between two local teams, known as ‘derby’ games. Arsenal play Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby, Manchester United play Manchester City in the Manchester Derby, and Liverpool play Everton in the Merseyside Derby twice (home and away) each season.
The National Football Museum in Manchester has over 2,500 items on display, alongside a programme of temporary exhibitions linking football with topics as diverse as fashion, art and the First World War. A Hall of Fame is dedicated to players and managers who have won trophies, broken records and left their mark on the game.
Based within Hampden Park in Glasgow, the Scottish Football Museum traces the history of Scottish football from the 19th century right up until today. Visitors enter through a turnstile from the old ground before being able to explore thousands of items and watch film footage highlighting memorable games and great Scottish players.
Premium match-day hospitality packages often feature the chance to meet a retired footballing legend during a pre-match drinks reception and four-course meal. You could even find yourself discussing the game with them at half-time. A majority of stadiums have Legends Lounges where this VIP hospitality unfolds.
There are more than 40,000 registered football clubs in England alone, but all across Britain you’ll find ties to football. The English Premier League teams regularly attract star players from around the globe, cheered on by legions of dedicated fans. The popularity of the Women’s Super League (WSL) is quickly growing too, with further growth after England’s national team won the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 tournament.
In addition to the various Premier League club stadiums across Britain, the national stadiums also host larger sporting events. The iconic Wembley Stadium, complete with its 133 metre arch, reopened in 2007 and can hold up to 90,000 fans, making it Britain’s largest sporting venue.
Glasgow’s Hampden Park is another stadium with a rich history of hosting top quality international sport. Known as the home of Scottish football, it was the world’s biggest stadium when it opened in 1903.
Red versus Blue, United versus City, Old Trafford versus the Etihad – Manchester is a must for football fans with two rival teams who have both enjoyed phenomenal success in recent times.
Everton and Liverpool currently play their home matches less than a mile from each other across Stanley Park. With Liverpool at Anfield and Everton at Goodison Park, it only adds to a fizzing city atmosphere. For the 2025-2026 season, Everton will move to a new stadium in Vauxhall.
Home to seven Premier League teams plus the iconic Wembley Stadium, London is the place to watch England, Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham, Crystal Palace, Brentford or Fulham.
Hampden Park is Scotland’s national football stadium and home ground to lower league team, Queen’s Park. Glasgow’s ‘Old Firm’ clubs, Celtic and Rangers are by far the most successful in Scotland with rivalry between the teams embedded in Scottish culture.
The story of Wrexham AFC has a Hollywood ending thanks to actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, as you’ll see in the Disney+ series Welcome to Wrexham (new season launching 15 May). When the stars bought the football club – the oldest in Wales – in 2020, it was in the National League, the fifth tier of English football. Now, the club is a star of Welsh football, moving up through the leagues – and Wrexham is firmly on the map.
Football fans – you won’t want to miss The Racecourse (STōK Cae Ras), the team’s ground, and a pint of Wrexham lager at The Turf pub. You might even meet Wayne Jones, the landlord and Welcome to Wrexham star. If you’re a first-time fan, this handy guide from the club has you covered. Stop for lunch at Tŷ Pawb food market and don’t miss its awesome art exhibitions. Visiting with the family? Budding scientists will love the kid-friendly Xplore! Science Discovery Centre.
Wrexham is an easy day trip from Chester, Liverpool and Manchester – or why not make a break of it and explore more of north Wales? On the city’s doorstep is medieval Chirk Castle, the mountain biking trails of Llandegla Forest and the UNESCO-listed Pontcysyllte aqueduct (which you can even canoe over).
Thanks to Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, Wrexham is back in the spotlight. Watch the Red Dragons in action at The Racecourse and hang out with the locals at The Turf Pub, decked out with football memorabilia. Mark your calendar for 2026, when a new football museum in the town will showcase Wales’ brilliant ball skills. Fuel up with Welsh and international grub at Tŷ Pawb’s food court, then discover the Great British outdoors at nearby Erddig or Llandegla Forest.
Once used for horse racing, the STōK Cae Ras is now Wrexham’s home turf – and a stomping ground for film stars, too, as seen in Welcome to Wrexham. We can’t promise Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney will be here when you visit, but if you’re attending a game you’ll see some of Wales’ finest footballing talent in action. Take time to explore the Fourth Wall Temporary Kop Fanzone before kickoff, with food and drink stands, live music and family entertainment. Fun fact: This is the world’s oldest international football stadium and hosted Wales’ very first international match, against Scotland, in 1877.
An ice-cold pint and a warm welcome await at this Wrexham institution, in the grounds of the STōK Cae Ras. It’s a real record-breaker, being the oldest public house at any sports stadium in the world, and even predates the football club. You may recognise landlord Wayne Jones from Welcome to Wrexham – he’s been behind the bar of this watering hole for almost 20 years. You won’t go hungry here either, with a packed menu from breakfast butties to burgers to feast on.
Arts centre, community hub, street food sensation – Tŷ Pawb is the place to be. Its name translates from Welsh as ‘Everyone’s House’, and you really do feel right at home in this welcoming space. Browse the art gallery for ever-changing exhibitions from Welsh and international artists, and get stuck into family-friendly creative workshops. It’s hard to come away empty-handed from the market, where you’ll find crafts and collectibles that make the perfect souvenir. And no visit is complete without a meal at the food court, where traders are dishing up everything from smash burgers to homemade pasties.
This is no ordinary watersports trip: the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct is one of the tallest navigable aqueducts in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounded by glorious countryside views. Are you brave enough to peek over the edge to the river 38 metres (126ft) below? The adventure is suitable for those of basic fitness level, and all gear is provided – you’ll just need a head for heights!
The 2025 – 2026 Premier League season kicks off on Saturday 16 August 2025, with the final round of matches due to take place on Sunday 24 May 2026. The majority of fixtures are scheduled well in advance, although some may be rearranged due to TV rights or clubs being involved in cup competitions, such as the FA Cup or English Football League (EFL) Cup.
Tickets for Premier League matches can be purchased via the official club websites for each club, or by contacting the club box offices directly. Most clubs require fans to have a membership in order to purchase tickets online before they go on general sale.
Premier League games are often also categorised by each club (Grade A, B, C etc.), so it can be more difficult to purchase tickets when the top teams go head-to-head. Instead, fans should look for lower category games as ticket availability is often greater.
As well as matchday tickets, clubs also offer a range of different hospitality packages – these may include food and drink, souvenirs, or exclusive access to certain part of the stadium on a matchday.
For information on safe ticket buying, visit the official Premier League website.
There are 20 teams in the Premier League, with each team playing home and away against every other side. This means each season lasts for 38 games, with fixtures occurring regularly from August until May.
The teams competing in the Premier League 2025 – 2026 season are: Arsenal, Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton, Chelsea, Everton, Fulham, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham and Wolverhampton Wanderers. The three clubs being promoted from the Championship are to be confirmed.
Seven of the Premier League clubs can be found in London. Arsenal, Brentford, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Fulham, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham all play their fixtures at football stadiums in the capital.
For fans who are unable to get matchday tickets, it’s still possible to take in the magic of the Premier League. You’ll find club shops at the majority of stadiums, alongside museums and stadium tours.
Several clubs also offer unique experiences to see and experience their stadiums from a different perspective. As part of The Dare Skywalk, fans can venture out onto a glass walkway above Tottenham Hotspur’s stadium, while F1 Drive, a world-first e-karting experience runs on a track underneath the stadium. Newcastle United also offers an exclusive Rooftop Tour, allowing visitors to see their St James’ Park stadium, as well as the cityscape, from a fresh vantage point.
The 2025 – 2026 Women’s Super League season begins on 6 – 7 September 2025, with the final round of matches taking place on 2 – 3 May 2026.
The Women’s Super League features 12 teams: Arsenal, Aston Villa, Brighton and Hove Albion, Chelsea, Everton, Leicester City, Liverpool, London City Lionesses, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United. Two of these teams, Arsenal and Chelsea, have been ever-present since the league was created in 2011.
Tickets for the Women’s Super League can be purchased online via the official websites of each club or via their box offices. A directory for ticket sales can also be found on the official Football Association website. You should only purchase tickets via the clubs directly.
Most Women’s Super League games are played in different stadiums to those used for Premier League matches. The exception to this is Leicester City, whose men’s and women’s teams use the club’s King Power stadium. However, a growing number of Women’s Super League fixtures are being held in the major stadiums of the clubs involved, making it easier to get tickets for selected games.
