Old Trafford is a football stadium in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, and the home of Manchester United. With a capacity of 74,310, it is the largest club football stadium (and second-largest football stadium overall after Wembley Stadium) in the United Kingdom and the twelfth-largest in Europe. It is about 0.5 miles (800 m) from Old Trafford Cricket Ground and the adjacent tram stop.
Nicknamed "The Theatre of Dreams" by Bobby Charlton, Old Trafford has been United's home ground since 1910, although from 1941 to 1949 the club played at Maine Road as a result of Second World War bomb damage. Old Trafford underwent several expansions in the 1990s and 2000s, including the addition of extra tiers to the North, West, and East Stands, almost returning the stadium to its original capacity of 80,000. Future expansion is likely to involve the addition of a second tier to the South Stand, which would raise the capacity to around 88,000.
Old Trafford is one of the most iconic football stadiums in the world and is a popular tourist destination. It has hosted a number of major international matches, including the 1966 FIFA World Cup Final, the 2003 UEFA Champions League Final, and the 2011 UEFA Europa League Final.
Old Trafford is a truly special place and is a must-visit for any football fan.
