Britain’s best footballing cities
Britain is a nation of football fanatics. As the birthplace of modern football, having played ‘the beautiful game’ since the mid-19th century, stadiums can be found across the country, hosting everything from the Premier League down to non-league matches. If you’re keen to immerse yourself in a game, or enjoy a slice of Britain’s footballing heritage during a future visit, here are some of the highlights in store…
Top five football experiences in Britain
Witness top-flight action and lower-league rivalries
There’s 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 expected 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.
Where to mingle with fans and experience match-day euphoria

Manchester
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.

Liverpool
Everton and Liverpool 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.

London
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 newly-promoted Fulham.

Glasgow
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.