Ranking all 20 Premier League stadiums for the 2025-26 season from worst to best
The Premier League displays some of the most iconic football stadiums on the planet each and every week. From Anfield to Old Trafford, each ground has its own unique attributes that make it feel special to the fans of each club.
Among the 20 grounds, some are among the most expensive on the planet, while others could do with some redevelopment work. The earth-shattering noise made within the four walls of a football stadium can really impact the perception to fans viewing from the outside.
It’s an incredibly difficult task to rank each stadium from best to worst due to the subjectivity of the matter. However, below is an attempt at doing just that with the following factors taken into consideration:
- History
- Longevity
- Atmosphere
- Capacity
- Design
- Construction
- Location
20 Hill Dickinson Stadium
Everton
Goodison Park will not be the home of the blue team in Merseyside for much longer, with the Hill Dickinson Stadium being named as the club’s new stadium from the 2025/26 campaign going forward. While fortunes on the pitch haven’t been incredible in the past decade, the Toffees are backed aggressively by their long-standing fan base and that’ll continue to be the case wherever they play.
Everton were once the team to beat in the city but have since been overtaken by their rivals a short distance across Stanley Park – and those associated with the club, from players to fans, will be hoping that a location change could be the driving force behind a new era for the Evertonians. Because the side are yet to play a game there, it’s stationed at the bottom of the pile.
19 Vitality Stadium
Bournemouth
Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium is seen by many as the worst Premier League stadium due to it having the smallest capacity in the English division. The Cherries are punching well above their weight on the pitch and the fans’ close proximity to the field is an advantage, but the noise still doesn’t compare to other grounds.
In all honesty, Bournemouth’s home wouldn’t look out of place in the Championship, and it wouldn’t come as a surprise to see the club look at either expanding the number of seats in the stadium or maybe even building a new venue to host their home matches if the financial power of the club can stretch to it.
18 Turf Moor
Burnley
For Burnley fans, there is no better place on earth than Turf Moor – a place they moved to in 1883, just nine months after they formed as a club. For those with zero connection to the Clarets, it is not looked at in the same regard and, instead, a stadium that will require a lot of attention before being compared to the very best.
Its low capacity (just north of the 20,000 mark) is the tip of the iceberg concerning Burnley’s ground, which had been planned to replace the old Cricket Field stand in 2007. Financial issues halted any development, and Turf Moor has remained the same since. Promotion to England’s top flight, however, could change that.
17 AMEX Stadium
Brighton & Hove Albion
Brighton have become one of the most exciting teams to watch in the Premier League, especially after they made it into European competition for the first time in the 2023/24 season. However, the AMEX Stadium may not quite be fitting for such a high-intensity and successful team.
It became the Seagulls’ home in 2011 and, while it may not finish top of the class for atmosphere or capacity, the move to the AMEX Stadium was the start of their rise to the top of English football. It brought an end to a 16-year homeless spell and was the start of the club’s upward trajectory as they reached the Premier League within six years.
16 Craven Cottage
Fulham
Craven Cottage may have been home to a top-flight side for many years in the 21st century, but it isn’t among the top stadiums in the country. Despite the new state-of-the-art stand inside the ground, it still can’t compete with some of the other Premier League venues.
The small ground has become well-known for its lack of space in the changing rooms. One of the quirks of the stadium is that it is named after a cottage built by William Craven in 1780, which sits in one of the corners of the stadium. Pillars do obstruct the view for some fans, but the uniqueness of the construction works in Craven Cottage’s favour.
15 Molineux
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Many probably wouldn’t have Wolverhampton Wanderers‘ home ground as one of the best in the Premier League, but Molineux is an incredibly underrated venue for football. The men in gold may not always be the most entertaining to watch, but their fans are renowned for getting behind their team ferociously and letting the opposition know what they think of them.
With a capacity of over 30,000, it has been the home to Wolves for well over 130 years now and has seen the very best the club has had to offer. This includes the title-winning sides in the 1950s. Molineux could be home to no team other than Wolves, with the iconic colours of the club running through the ground. The brilliant design makes it one of the more pleasing stadiums on the eye when watching a game on TV.
14 The City Ground
Nottingham Forest
The team that play their football inside the City Ground on a weekly basis may currently be at the same lofty heights they hit during the late 1970s, but the stadium is still one of the most recognisable in the UK. Nottingham Forest were once a force to be reckoned with under the legendary Brian Clough, winning two European Cups.
Not only does it look phenomenal inside its walls on match day, but the famous old stadium built on the banks of the River Trent is in a wonderful location. One of the main issues with the construction of the City Ground is that supporters have often complained about having pillars obstructing their view of the pitch.
13 Gtech Community Stadium
Brentford
Brentford may be punching above their weight due to the history of the club and the small nature of their ground, but the Bees do boast the newest stadium in the Premier League currently. After leaving Griffin Park to move to the Gtech Community Stadium, which cost £71 million, the team started to match that ambition on the pitch by reaching the top flight.
Thomas Frank’s men use the vocal 17,000 fans inside the ground to make it as daunting as possible for any away sides visiting in the Premier League. The stadium is easily accessible via public transport and is cleverly constructed to fit the area of land it sits on.
12 Stamford Bridge
Chelsea
Stamford Bridge is close to the hearts of Chelsea fans for many reasons. Whether it be the memories of all the trophies the men in blue have lifted in west London, or the special touches, such as Peter Osgood’s ashes being buried under the penalty spot at the Shed End.
Located in an affluent part of London, the ground has changed a lot since it was first used in 1877. The greyhound racing track was removed, and the stands were redeveloped to bring the stadium into the modern day, and Stamford Bridge is now one of the most iconic in the country.
11 Stadium of Light
Sunderland
When the Stadium of Light is rocking at its very best, there are very few stadiums on English shores that can match the noise made by the Sunderland fans. The Black Cats played at Roker Park until 1997, the year when their current 49,000-seater was built and unveiled as their new stomping ground.
Interestingly, the stadium design allows for further expansion – but whether that is on the cards for the now-Premier League outfit remains to be seen. What makes the Stadium of Light so brilliant is its accessibility: it’s a short, 15-minute walk from the main city centre/Sunderland’s primary railway station.
10 Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace
When discussing Premier League atmospheres, Crystal Palace could be right up there. Selhurst Park transforms into one of the loudest grounds in the country when the players work hard on the pitch. The passionate supporters are positioned extremely close to the pitch, which helps create an intimidating feeling for opposing players.
With plans to redevelop the stadium now that Palace have been established in the Premier League for over a decade, Selhurst Park could soon move further up this list, with £185 million expected to be spent on the work. If Oliver Glasner continues to inspire the team to perform as they did on the way to FA Cup glory, it could become a fortress that none of the big teams, in particular, enjoy visiting.
9 London Stadium
West Ham United
Another one of the more modern grounds is West Ham United’s London Stadium. Initially used for the London Olympics in 2012, it has taken quite some time for Hammers fans to feel at home in the bowl-shaped stadium. Everyone will remember the early days when poor performances on the pitch coincided with pitch invasions and protests.
The tapestry within the walls has made it feel more like a West Ham ground rather than a generic stadium, with the men in claret and blue merely being tenants. It may not match up to the legendary Boleyn Ground in the eyes of many supporters, but the increased capacity does help the Irons feel like a bigger club in general, with some memorable nights already being played out in the east London ground.
8 Villa Park
Aston Villa
Aston Villa spent a long time as a sleeping giant in English football, as the club even dropped into the Championship in 2016, taking Villa Park with them. This used to be where the European champions played their home games, but it was soon reduced to a second-tier ground.
Unai Emery has the team aiming for the heights they once reached on the pitch, however, and the aura around Villa Park has started to return as a result. Their ventures into European football have brought back a special feeling to the famous ground, which has the seventh-biggest capacity in the country. The Holte End in particular is an iconic sight with the stand towering over the pitch, although some may mark the stadium down for its location in Birmingham.
7 Old Trafford
Manchester United
Manchester United fans will be looking at this list in despair as only 20 years ago, Old Trafford was revered as one of the greatest stadiums in world football. However, the state of the Theatre of Dreams is completely different in 2025. Questions have been raised over the structure of the ground built in the early 20th century.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Old Trafford has the biggest capacity of all 20 Premier League stadiums (74,879).
A Premier League match against Arsenal in the 2023-24 season displayed the inefficiencies of the roof at Old Trafford, with rainwater pouring into the seating area and even the concourse. Those issues still can’t take away from the history of the famous old ground. Many trophies have been lifted within those four walls, and Manchester United’s home is still capable of competing with the very best atmospheres around with their incredible fan base.
6 Etihad Stadium
Manchester City
It’s hard to imagine a world in which Manchester City don’t constantly get hit with ‘Emptyhad’ shouts, but that can take nothing away from the building the former Premier League champions reside in. The Etihad Stadium was initially built for the Commonwealth Games in 2002 and eventually replaced Maine Road as the Citizens’ ground.
Aesthetically, the stadium is fit for one of the most dominant teams on the planet, and Pep Guardiola’s success at the club has certainly helped enhance the atmosphere. The 55,000-seater is often bouncing with Erling Haaland and Phil Foden wreaking havoc on the pitch. City supporters are often seen pulling out their now-famous ‘Poznan’ celebration in the stands as the trophy cabinet in the Etihad continues to grow.
5 Elland Road
Leeds United
By virtue of winning England’s second tier in 2024/25, Leeds United – and Elland Road, in particular – will be back in the Promised Land: the Premier League. And the Yorkshire-based ground, which can hold up to 37,890 fans, has plenty of history attached to it. It’s good to see it back in the Premier League
Being inside can take you on an unforgettable journey – and irrespective of the result, those who fill Elland Road and their undying support give it such a special feeling. It’s a stadium that encapsulates what English football is about – and the top flight is where it belongs as such.
4 Emirates Stadium
Arsenal
Arsenal fans were understandably skeptical when it was decided that their famous home, Highbury, would be knocked down and the Gunners would move into a brand-new ground. The Emirates opened its doors in 2006 and, despite some teething problems during the first few years, it’s fair to say the move was the right decision.
With over 60,000 fans in attendance for each home match, Mikel Arteta has assembled a quality team that supporters are proud of once more. In Arsene Wenger’s final period at the club, the atmosphere may not quite have matched the quality of their stadium. However, in recent years, the noise has ramped up on the red side of north London and opposing players must now feel daunted when visiting Arsenal.
3 Anfield
Liverpool
Anfield is commonly admired as one of the most iconic stadiums in world football, never mind in England. European nights at Liverpool’s home ground are memorable and famous for the incredible atmosphere produced and, as such, some of the biggest teams on the continent have visited Merseyside and played within themselves due to the hostile reception from the crowd.
These occasions could soon be amplified as the main stand of the ground was developed in 2024, increasing the capacity above Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium. Positioned across Stanley Park from Goodison Park, Anfield has always been Liverpool’s home and will continue to be because of the vast work FSG have done during their time in charge of the club.
2 St James’ Park
Newcastle United
St James’ Park would be placed towards the top of this list based on their atmosphere alone. The loyal Geordie fan base turn up in their droves to sing their hearts out on match days, so much so that the noise can be heard loud and clear when watching their games on TV. This was particularly evident during the 2022/23 and 24/25 seasons as Eddie Howe guided his talented team into the Champions League.
After years of mismanagement under the previous regime, the Magpies had been awoken both on and off the pitch. A huge victory in Europe’s top competition against PSG had the famous old ground rocking from one side to the other. It is also one of the oldest stadiums in the top tier of English football, which is a credit to the incredibly designed north-east ground.
1 Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Tottenham Hotspur
One of the newest Premier League stadiums is unsurprisingly ranked as the best in the entire division. Tottenham Hotspur‘s newly constructed ground is a state-of-the-art facility that holds musical concerts and other events outside of football.
Spurs play in front of the second-biggest capacity in the English top flight, but the £1 billion stadium comes with an extremely expensive experience. Despite that, Ange Postecoglou’s men have been backed by an incredible atmosphere at their home ground, which was first used in 2019. With a modern edge over many of the other stadiums yet to be discussed, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is beautifully designed and in a good location – in the capital.
