From century-old football homes to cutting-edge arenas, the Premier League’s stadiums tell stories that stretch far beyond match day.
The 2026/27 campaign features 20 clubs playing at grounds with distinct histories, designs and traditions. Some venues have stood for more than 100 years, while others have only recently opened their doors.
Several stadiums are also being expanded or rebuilt as clubs look to accommodate larger crowds and modernise their facilities.
Here is a look at all 20 Premier League grounds and the stories behind them.
1. Arsenal — Emirates Stadium
Arsenal moved into the Emirates Stadium in 2006 after 93 years at Highbury.
The north London venue has room for 60,704 spectators and is named after Emirates airline.
Six bronze statues outside the stadium celebrate some of the club’s most important figures, including Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Tony Adams, Arsene Wenger and Herbert Chapman.
2. Aston Villa — Villa Park
Villa Park has been Aston Villa’s home since 1897.
The Birmingham stadium normally accommodates 43,205 fans, but its capacity has fallen to 36,887 for the 2026/27 season because the North Stand is undergoing redevelopment.
The completed project is expected to push capacity beyond 50,000.
Villa Park has also staged 55 FA Cup semi-finals, including replays, the highest number of any stadium.
3. Bournemouth — Vitality Stadium
Bournemouth currently play at the smallest stadium in the Premier League.
The Vitality Stadium holds 12,357 spectators, with redevelopment work expected to increase that figure to about 20,200.
The ground opened in 1910 as Dean Court and was renamed Vitality Stadium in 2015.
Its stands include tributes to former Bournemouth stars Steve Fletcher and Ted MacDougall.
4. Brentford — Gtech Community Stadium
Brentford left Griffin Park in 2020 for the Gtech Community Stadium.
Initially known as Brentford Community Stadium, the venue adopted its current name in 2022 under a sponsorship agreement with Gtech.
The stadium seats 17,250 and is currently the second-smallest ground in the Premier League.
5. Brighton & Hove Albion — American Express Stadium
Brighton moved to their Falmer home in 2011, replacing Withdean Stadium.
Officially known as Falmer Stadium, the ground is commonly called the Amex because of its long-standing association with American Express.
It has a capacity of 32,176.
6. Chelsea — Stamford Bridge
Chelsea have played at Stamford Bridge since their formation in 1905.
The west London stadium can accommodate 40,044 supporters.
One of its stands commemorates former vice-chairman Matthew Harding, while a statue of legendary striker Peter Osgood stands outside the ground.
7. Coventry City — Coventry Building Society Arena
Coventry City moved into the Coventry Building Society Arena in 2005 after leaving Highfield Road.
The ground previously carried the Ricoh Arena name before a new naming-rights agreement in 2021.
Coventry took ownership of the 32,609-capacity stadium in August 2025 after owner Doug King completed its purchase from Frasers Group.
The 2026/27 season marks the venue’s first Premier League campaign following Coventry’s return to the top flight after 25 years away.
Statues honouring George Curtis, John Sillett and Jimmy Hill stand at the stadium.
8. Crystal Palace — Selhurst Park
Selhurst Park has hosted Crystal Palace matches since 1924.
The south London venue currently holds 25,194 fans and was also shared by Wimbledon between 1991 and 2003.
The stadium has since become familiar to television audiences around the world as the fictional home of AFC Richmond in Ted Lasso.
9. Everton — Hill Dickinson Stadium
Everton began a new chapter in 2025 when they moved into the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The club had spent 133 years at Goodison Park before relocating to Bramley-Moore Dock on the River Mersey.
The new stadium has a capacity of 52,769 and carries the name of Liverpool-based law firm Hill Dickinson.
10. Fulham — Craven Cottage
Fulham have called Craven Cottage home since 1896.
Recent work on the Riverside Stand has increased the stadium’s capacity to 28,107.
Its Johnny Haynes Stand, named after one of Fulham’s greatest players, is Grade II listed and remains the oldest stand still in use in professional football.
11. Hull City — MKM Stadium
Hull City have played at their current home since 2002.
The stadium was originally called the KC Stadium before taking the MKM Stadium name in 2021.
It has room for 24,983 spectators and is also used by rugby league side Hull F.C.
12. Ipswich Town — Portman Road
Portman Road has been Ipswich Town’s home since 1884, making it one of the oldest stadiums in the Premier League.
Its capacity stands at 30,294.
The ground pays tribute to two celebrated Ipswich managers, Sir Bobby Robson and Sir Alf Ramsey, with stands named after them.
Statues of both managers, along with former player Kevin Beattie, stand outside the stadium.
13. Leeds United — Elland Road
Elland Road has been synonymous with Leeds United since the club was formed in 1919.
The stadium currently holds 37,633 spectators.
Redevelopment of the West Stand is expected to eventually take capacity to 53,000.
The ground’s four stands honour Don Revie, Jack Charlton, Norman Hunter and John Charles. Former captain Billy Bremner is also remembered with a statue outside.
14. Liverpool — Anfield
Anfield has been Liverpool’s home since 1892.
Following recent redevelopment, the stadium now accommodates 61,276 fans, making it the third-largest Premier League ground.
The famous Shankly Gates and Paisley Gates commemorate legendary managers Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley.
A stand is also named after Sir Kenny Dalglish.
Liverpool celebrated their most recent Premier League title at Anfield during the 2024/25 campaign.
15. Manchester City — Etihad Stadium
Manchester City moved to the Etihad Stadium from Maine Road in 2003.
The ground was initially built for the 2002 Commonwealth Games and was called the City of Manchester Stadium before taking the Etihad name in 2011.
Recent expansion has taken capacity to 61,038.
The stadium also pays tribute to club great Colin Bell, while another stand was named after Pep Guardiola following his departure in May 2026.
It was here that Sergio Aguero scored his famous injury-time winner against QPR in 2012 to secure City’s Premier League title.
16. Manchester United — Old Trafford
Old Trafford remains the Premier League’s biggest stadium.
Manchester United have played there since 1910, with the venue currently holding 74,158 spectators.
Known around the world as the “Theatre of Dreams”, Old Trafford has stands named after Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Bobby Charlton.
The statue outside featuring George Best, Denis Law and Bobby Charlton is another iconic feature.
The stadium has hosted six Premier League title-deciding matches, more than any other venue.
17. Newcastle United — St James’ Park
Newcastle United have played at St James’ Park since 1892.
The stadium holds 52,729 fans and sits close to the heart of Newcastle city centre.
Supporters have long referred to it as the “Cathedral on the hill”.
The Milburn Stand honours Jackie Milburn, while statues of Sir Bobby Robson and Alan Shearer also stand outside.
Shearer remains Newcastle’s record goalscorer and the Premier League’s all-time leading scorer.
18. Nottingham Forest — City Ground
The City Ground has been Nottingham Forest’s home since 1898.
It sits beside the River Trent in West Bridgford and currently accommodates 31,212 supporters.
Forest have plans to raise that capacity to 52,500.
The Brian Clough, Peter Taylor and John Robertson stands all honour important figures from the club’s history.
19. Sunderland — Stadium of Light
Sunderland moved to the Stadium of Light in 1997 after leaving Roker Park.
Built on the site of the former Monkwearmouth Colliery, the stadium holds 48,095 spectators.
Its name reflects the area’s mining history.
A statue outside honours former manager Bob Stokoe, while another tribute comes through the Jimmy Montgomery Stand, named after the goalkeeper who starred in Sunderland’s 1973 FA Cup triumph.
20. Tottenham Hotspur — Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium opened in 2019, replacing White Hart Lane.
The 62,850-capacity venue is the second-largest stadium in the Premier League.
Its South Stand contains 17,500 seats, making it the biggest single-tier stand in the UK.
The stadium was designed as a multi-purpose venue and hosts NFL games alongside football.
Its retractable pitch is another major feature, allowing the stadium to switch between football and other events.
The Premier League stadium size gap
There is a huge difference between the league’s smallest and largest grounds.
Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium currently holds 12,357 supporters, while Manchester United’s Old Trafford can accommodate 74,158.
The 2026/27 season also brings two major changes to the stadium landscape.
Coventry Building Society Arena is welcoming Premier League football for the first time after Coventry’s promotion, while Everton have started life at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium following their departure from Goodison Park.
From historic venues such as Anfield, Stamford Bridge and Craven Cottage to modern arenas like Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Hill Dickinson Stadium, the Premier League’s grounds combine football history with continued redevelopment and innovation.
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