Stadium · Soccer
Anfield
Anfield is a residential-street stadium in the truest sense: terraced housing runs right up to the turnstiles, and there is no car park worth the name. Both main stands have been expanded in the last decade, which lifted capacity without moving the ground out to a retail park. The result is one of the loudest atmospheres in English football and one of the most awkward venues to drive to.
Approximate figure following the Anfield Road end expansion. Exact published capacity varies slightly by configuration.
What happens here
The teams and events that put this venue on a fan travel itinerary.
Home teams
Major events
- Premier League
- FA Cup
- UEFA competitions
Getting there
Including what changes on the way out, which is usually the harder half.
Transit summary
There is no rail or tram station at the ground. Soccerbus and regular service buses run from Liverpool city centre and from Sandhills station on matchdays, taking roughly 20 to 30 minutes. Walking from the city centre takes about 45 minutes uphill. Liverpool Lime Street is the main intercity station.
Where to stay, eat and drink
Nearby hotel areas
- Liverpool city centre and Ropewalks (best base overall, bus or taxi to the ground)
- Albert Dock and waterfront (scenic, good hotels, similar transit time)
- Anfield and Everton residential streets (walkable but very limited hotel stock)
- Knowledge Quarter near Lime Street (convenient for rail arrivals)
Bars and restaurants nearby
- The Arkles and Anfield-area pubs on Oakfield Road, the traditional pre-match stop
- Walton Breck Road for local matchday pubs and takeaways
- Bold Street in the city centre for the best food before or after
- Baltic Triangle for post-match drinks away from the crowd
Tours and visits
The club runs a stadium tour and museum, including access to the players tunnel on non-matchdays. Availability is reduced or suspended around fixtures, so book for a clear day in the calendar.
Practical tips
Planning a visit to Anfield
- Do not plan to drive. Residential parking restrictions around the ground are strict and enforced on matchdays.
- Evening European fixtures finish late and the bus queue afterwards is long. Agree a meeting point in advance if you are in a group.
- Premier League kickoff times move for broadcast. A Saturday fixture can become a Sunday or Monday one.
- The walk from the city centre is genuinely uphill. It is fine on the way there and unpleasant on the way back at 22:30.
Related teams
Clubs that play here, and others we cover in the same city
Related destinations
The wider city guide around this venue
Related competitions
How the leagues and championships behind this actually work
UEFA Champions League guide
Soccer · Cup
Thirty-six clubs play eight league-phase fixtures against eight different opponents, four at home and four away, in a single combined table. The top eight go straight to the round of 16. Clubs finishing ninth to twenty-fourth enter a two-legged knockout playoff for the remaining places. Knockout rounds are two legs, home and away, until a single-match final at a neutral venue.
Open guidePremier League guide
Soccer · League
Twenty clubs play 38 matches each, home and away against every other club, from August to May. There are no playoffs. The champion is whoever finishes top. The bottom three are relegated and replaced by three clubs promoted from the division below, which is why late-season fixtures at the bottom of the table can matter as much as the ones at the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Anfield without a car?+
Matchday bus services run from Liverpool city centre and from Sandhills station, taking roughly 20 to 30 minutes. There is no station at the ground itself, and walking from the centre takes about 45 minutes uphill.
Can I park near Anfield?+
Not realistically. The streets around the stadium are residential with enforced matchday restrictions. Park in the city centre and use public transport or a taxi.
Is the stadium tour worth doing?+
The tour includes the museum and the players tunnel and is one of the better club tours in England. Book it for a non-matchday, since access is reduced around fixtures.
Last updated August 17, 2026
Sources and verification
Capacity figures are approximate and configuration-dependent. Transit routes, bag policies, and tour access change around fixtures and construction. Verify before travel.
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