Matchday Atmosphere: Stadiums That Fans Love Most

Ask supporters what makes a great stadium and few will talk about seat width or parking. They talk about atmosphere, tradition and the moment the teams walk out.

Design that keeps the noise in

Steep stands placed close to the pitch help sound bounce back toward the field, creating the wall of noise that players often mention.

More than ninety minutes

The pubs, food stalls and rituals around the ground are part of the experience, which is why many fans arrive hours before kick-off.