6 Best Football Stadiums in Liverpool

Anfield, home to Premier League team Liverpool Football Club, is one of the top 10 stadiums in the United Kingdom. Its rich sporting history within the city and the world can be explored in the statues around the grounds. You’ll enjoy inspecting many of the gates and stands for commemorative names with a story behind them.

There’s a lot to see and do at Anfield, so it’s worth planning your trip ahead of time. You can book tickets online for a tour, access to the museum Boom Room or even to go abseiling down the Main Stand for stunning city views.

Separated from their old rivals by just the expanse of Stanley Park, you’ll find Goodison Park, the home of Everton FC. The oldest purpose-built football stadium in the country, Goodison Park is a staple of English footballing history. With a more nostalgic feel to the grounds, Goodison Park wears its history of over 100 years of football with pride.

Stadium tours are available, with knowledgeable guides offering insights into the history of the club and the building that has housed it, as well as a glimpse into the ‘behind the scenes’ of football. Please, book your tour in advance. Though a new stadium beckons for the team, the wealth of memories stored in these grounds is worth a look.

Prenton Park is not only home to Tranmere Rovers football club, it also serves as the home ground for the Liverpool FC women’s team. It’s located across the river Mersey from the older clubs, in Birkenhead, but is easy to reach by public transport.

Get tickets to a nail-biting match, take in the view from the top of the Kop and grab a souvenir from the official Tranmere Rovers club shop. When you’re ready for a break, there’s a pub and a café right there for a little refreshment.

A modern, multi-use stadium, the DW stadium in nearby Wigan is the home ground for both Wigan Athletic FC and Wigan Warriors rugby league club. If you’re a fan of both football and rugby, this might be the choice for you.

Sport isn’t the only reason to come to the DW stadium, though. It’s also a conference and events space, hosting regular events such as bingo nights and parties with 3-course dinners. Whether you’re there for the football or the food, it’s sure to be an excellent time.

Halliwell Jones Stadium is home to Warrington Wolves rugby league club. It’s the perfect place to go to enjoy the buzz and atmosphere of a rugby league match. Fans of the game will want to pay their respects at the statue of Brian Bevan, the former Wolves player who still holds the record for the most tries scored in his career – an incredible 796.

Built in 2003 as a first-class event venue, the stadium’s impressive facilities are perfect for events of all kinds. There are suites and boxes for private hire, and the stadium hosts public events as well, so check out what’s on.

Women’s football might still not be as big as the men’s game, but it is thriving. Located within Walton Hall Park, this stadium is home to Everton Women’s team, 2-time winners of the FA Cup and winners of both the Premier League cup and the Premier League National Division.

The site was redeveloped not long ago, reopening in September 2021 with a new hybrid pitch and LED floodlights, as well as improved player facilities and covered, tiered seating. It’s just down the road from Stanley Park and easy to reach by public transport.