Premier League
The Premier League is England's top professional football division and arguably the most watched sports league in the world. Founded in 1992 following the breakaway from the Football League, the Premier League has grown into a global phenomenon, broadcasting to over 200 countries and attracting the world's finest players and managers. With 20 teams competing annually, the league is renowned for its competitive balance, passionate atmospheres, and historic stadiums. Iconic venues like Old Trafford, Anfield, and the Emirates Stadium draw millions of visitors each year, whilst clubs like Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Chelsea have become household names worldwide. The Premier League has produced legendary players from Alan Shearer to Thierry Henry, Wayne Rooney to Mohamed Salah, cementing its status as the pinnacle of English football.
Stadium Comparison
| Stadium | Team | City | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Trafford | Manchester United FC | Manchester | 74,500 |
| Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | Tottenham Hotspur FC | London | 62,850 |
| London Stadium | West Ham United FCthe Championship | London | 62,500 |
| Anfield | Liverpool FC | Liverpool | 61,276 |
| Emirates Stadium | Arsenal FC | London | 60,704 |
| Etihad Stadium | Manchester City FC | Manchester | 61,038 |
| Everton Stadium | Everton FC | Liverpool | 52,769 |
| St James' Park | Newcastle United FC | Newcastle upon Tyne | 52,264 |
| Villa Park | Aston Villa FC | Birmingham | 43,205 |
| Stamford Bridge | Chelsea FC | London | 40,044 |
| Goodison Park | Everton FC | Liverpool | 39,414 |
| St Mary's Stadium | Southampton FCthe Championship | Southampton | 32,384 |
| King Power Stadium | Leicester City FCLeague One | Leicester | 32,312 |
| Falmer Stadium | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | Brighton | 31,876 |
| Molineux Stadium | Wolverhampton Wanderers FCthe Championship | Wolverhampton | 31,750 |
| The City Ground | Nottingham Forest FC | Nottingham | 31,212 |
| Portman Road | Ipswich Town FC | Ipswich | 30,056 |
| Craven Cottage | Fulham FC | London | 29,600 |
| Selhurst Park | Crystal Palace FC | London | 25,194 |
| Brentford Community Stadium | Brentford FC | London | 17,250 |
| Dean Court | AFC Bournemouth | Bournemouth | 12,357 |
Stadiums
In the 2026-27 season
Old Trafford
Manchester, England
Manchester United's "Theatre of Dreams" in the Trafford district of Manchester. England's largest club ground at 74,000+, dominated by the iconic Stretford End and the Munich Tunnel memorial.
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
London, England
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London. Opened 2019, featuring a fully retractable pitch underneath an NFL-ready artificial surface — arguably the most technically advanced stadium in world football.
Anfield
Liverpool, England
Liverpool FC's historic home in the Anfield district of north Liverpool. Famous for the Kop end, the pre-match "You'll Never Walk Alone" and the recently expanded Anfield Road End.
Emirates Stadium
London, England
Arsenal's home in Islington, north London. Opened in 2006 to replace beloved Highbury; sleek bowl architecture, art-deco "Spirit of Highbury" mural curating Arsenal's history.
Etihad Stadium
Manchester, England
Manchester City's home in east Manchester. Built for the 2002 Commonwealth Games and expanded ever since — the rebuilt North Stand opened in 2026 as the Pep Guardiola Stand, taking the ground past 61,000.
Everton Stadium
Liverpool, England
Everton's home at Bramley-Moore Dock on the Liverpool waterfront, opened 2025 and known commercially as the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Striking architecture preserves the historic dock walls.
St James' Park
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Newcastle United's commanding ground overlooking Newcastle city centre. One of England's most atmospheric grounds, with the steep Gallowgate End looming over the pitch.
Villa Park
Birmingham, England
Aston Villa's historic home in Birmingham. One of England's oldest top-flight grounds; host of more FA Cup semi-finals than any other ground in history.
Stamford Bridge
London, England
Chelsea's home in west London, just off the King's Road in Fulham. Known for the compact Shed End and the tight surrounding streets — one of the most central Premier League grounds.
Falmer Stadium
Brighton, England
Brighton & Hove Albion's home (also known as the Amex Stadium) in Falmer, just outside Brighton. Built into the South Downs landscape with its own dedicated railway station.
The City Ground
Nottingham, England
Nottingham Forest's home on the banks of the River Trent. Hosts the trophy room of European Cup winners (1979, 1980) — just across the river from Notts County's Meadow Lane.
Portman Road
Ipswich, England
Ipswich Town's home in Suffolk. A compact, traditional ground deep in East Anglia, back in the top flight after promotion at the end of 2025/26.
Craven Cottage
London, England
Fulham's Thames-side home in west London. England's only Premier League ground with a riverside walk, the Grade-II-listed Pavilion and the new Riverside Stand.
Selhurst Park
London, England
Crystal Palace's home in south London. Famous for the steep Holmesdale Road End, the noisy Ultras-style atmosphere and Palace's stubborn refusal to leave Selhurst for a modern bowl.
Brentford Community Stadium
London, England
Brentford FC's modern home (the Gtech Community Stadium) in west London. Replaced ageing Griffin Park in 2020 and immediately hosted Brentford's first top-flight season since 1947.
Dean Court
Bournemouth, England
AFC Bournemouth's compact south-coast home (the Vitality Stadium). Still the Premier League's smallest ground at around 12,400, and mid-way through a redevelopment towards 20,000-plus.
Also in our catalogue
Grounds that have featured in this league and remain part of our guide. Clubs come back up, so these pages stay put.
London Stadium
London, England
West Ham United's home in Stratford, east London. Originally built for the 2012 Olympics and converted for football, with seats sitting further back than at most Premier League grounds.
St Mary's Stadium
Southampton, England
Southampton's south-coast home, opened 2001 to replace The Dell. A modern bowl with continually expanding capacity, walking distance from the city's port.
King Power Stadium
Leicester, England
Leicester City's home in the East Midlands. Backdrop to the 2015/16 Premier League title fairy-tale and a permanent monument to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha outside the South Stand.
Molineux Stadium
Wolverhampton, England
Wolverhampton Wanderers' historic home in Wolverhampton. Distinctive old-gold-and-black stands and one of the founding members of the Football League, dating back to 1889.
Other venues in our guide
Grounds associated with this league that are not contesting it this season — national-team homes, heritage grounds and venues closed for rebuilding.
