For any sports fan, few things can beat the anticipation and excitement that comes with attending major events. Visiting iconic stadiums in the United Kingdom can almost feel like a pilgrimage for some fans.
But what are the best UK stadiums to visit? Well, that’s not the easiest question to answer, given that each venue typically has a more personal significance for sporting fans, especially when a stadium is the home of their favourite teams.
Nevertheless, understanding what makes a venue great is one of the many factors we appreciate at Zenseats, as we enable sports fans to enjoy the atmosphere at major events across the country.
Now, let’s take a look at three of the most popular sports in the UK, based upon the frequency of event searches and ticket purchases on our website. Each boasts a fine array of exceptional stadium venues, as we delve a little deeper into those ranked among the best.
Best Football Stadiums
Here at Zenseats, we always offer an outstanding selection of
Premier League tickets to choose from, covering every team and venue that features in the competition. Unsurprisingly, there’s often plenty of bias when it comes to how fans feel about their favourite venues, given there’s always usually a strong preference towards the homes of teams they support.
However, several fan surveys during the 2023-24 season have produced some intriguing data, giving us a clearer picture regarding the best stadiums based upon several key metrics. These include matchday experience, quality of seating and facilities, plus the atmosphere that is always an important part of enjoyment when attending matches.
Let’s take a look.
Anfield, Liverpool
Topping recent polls among football supporters across the Premier League, the majority chose Anfield as their favourite away day venue, mostly based on the vibrant atmosphere at Liverpool games.
When the home fans are in full song, few venues can match the volume this legendary venue produces.
Old Trafford, Manchester United
Often considered to be one of the most iconic venues in world football, Old Trafford is the biggest stadium in England and regularly filled to capacity for Manchester United games. Despite needing a little update, it’s a must visit for all football fans.
And that usually makes for a spectacular atmosphere, both for home fans and visitors alike, who flock to the venue filled with excitement and enthusiasm.
Best Rugby Stadiums UK
Towards the back end of 2023, fans thoroughly enjoyed the 2023 Rugby World Cup experience in France, where South Africa eventually reigned supreme. International rugby union is hugely popular and when it comes to European competition, once again, Zenseats will have the best selection of
Six Nations tickets and packages available.
Historically, encounters between the competing teams are always great occasions, not least because fans are keen to put their national pride on display, while at the same time enjoying fantastic rugby. But which two venues in the UK do fans cherish visiting the most?
Twickenham, England
Alongside being the headquarters of the Rugby Football Union (RFU), and therefore home to the England national team, Twickenham is also the second-largest stadium in the United Kingdom behind Wembley Stadium.
Despite the ample size, the venue is regularly sold out for Six Nations games, and that’s hardly surprising for such a popular and cherished world-class venue.
Murrayfield, Edinburgh
From the moment you hear ‘Flower of Scotland’ begin, you know you’re at Murrayfield for a wonderful rugby experience. This is especially notable at Six Nations matches.
Ever since the original construction dating back to 1925, this venue has been the home of Scottish Rugby Union, highly regarded among fans around the world for its remarkable atmosphere.
Best Cricket Stadiums UK
Ahh, the sound of leather on willow. The sport of cricket remains synonymous with British summer time, whatever the weather brings. Fans of the game love nothing more than getting themselves to some of the most coveted venues, and that’s why we’re always keen to help them find the best
cricket tickets for the most important events.
The British capital is also home to two of the most iconic stadiums, and while they no longer boast the largest capacities, they are venues that are steeped in history and the very essence of the sport itself. That’s also what makes them so popular for domestic and international visitors.
Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
Simply referred to as just Lord’s by fans, it’s fair to say this is hallowed ground for cricket fans around the world, many of whom seek to visit the oldest venue in the sport at least once in their lifetime.
In fact, the original construction in St John’s Wood, north west London, dates back more than 200 years, therefore it’s hard not to be awed by the history of this place, including the iconic Pavilion that has survived since built in 1890 and the Victorian era.
The Oval, London
While it might not be the oldest cricket venue in Britain, nor one of the largest in terms of capacity these days, The Oval in Kennington, south London, continues to remain one of the most historic and cherished sporting venues in the country.
The Oval hosted football’s very first FA Cup Final back in 1872, along with some of the earliest rugby union internationals. Most recently, the venue hosted the 2023 ICC World Test Championship Final, underlining how valued this place remains in modern sporting culture.
And there we have it, some of the most iconic stadiums of the UK’s three most popular sports. If you haven’t visited these grounds already, we highly recommend adding them to your bucket list and ticking them off when you can!
