Old Trafford, opened in 1910, is the home of Premier League giants Manchester United and, at around 74,000 seats, the largest club football stadium in the United Kingdom — famously nicknamed the 'Theatre of Dreams.' On non-match days visitors can take a guided tour of the players' tunnel, dressing rooms and pitchside, and explore a museum with over 1,000 exhibits, making it a draw for casual travellers as well as football fans. In March 2025 the club unveiled plans for a new 100,000-seat stadium right beside it, and by June 2026 had secured most of the required land — so the chance to experience the current Old Trafford is now finite, adding to the appeal of a visit.
The 70-minute guided tour through the players' tunnel, the home and away dressing rooms, and the dugouts
A three-level museum with 1,000+ exhibits, including the trophy room, the Munich Room (a memorial to the 1958 disaster) and the Treble Corridor
Views over the pitch from the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand seating bowl and the press conference room
The 'Take to the Pitch' experience — put on boots, run out of the tunnel and take a shot on the actual turf
Club legend statues and the iconic Manchester United crest on the stadium's exterior as photo spots
Good to know
RulesThe tour and museum do not operate on home match days. Always check the fixture list and opening status on Manchester United's official site before you go, and book tickets online in advance.
CautionBuy match and tour tickets only from the official site (manutd.com) or authorised sellers. Touts and unofficial resale tickets around the ground risk being fake or refused at the gate.
SafetyMatch days draw large crowds where pickpockets operate. Keep your passport, wallet and phone secure in a front pocket or crossbody bag on trams, at stations and around the stadium.
SeasonManchester is often wet and overcast year-round. Bring a waterproof jacket and umbrella in any season, and dress warmly for cold winter evening matches.
MannersHome and away supporters are kept in separate sections. It is safer not to wear away-team colours in the home end, and a tip of around 10% is customary for tour guides and in restaurants.
SafetyManchester's trams and buses take contactless cards or the Bee Network app. Tapping contactless is easier than buying paper tickets and applies a daily fare cap.
Practical info
The easiest access from central Manchester is by Metrolink tram — use the 'Old Trafford' stop on the Altrincham line, right by the ground, or the 'Wharfside' stop on the Trafford Park line, about a 10-minute walk away. Tour and museum hours are typically Sun–Thu 09:30–16:00 and Fri–Sat 09:30–17:00 but the venue closes on home match days; opening times and prices can change, so confirm the latest details on the official website before visiting.
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