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The World’s 100 Best Football Stadiums

Villa Park

Birmingham, United Kingdom

  1. WORLD’S BEST FOOTBALL STADIUMS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 51 2026
Villa Park

Aston Villa's home ground in Birmingham, built in 1897 and holding over 42,000 spectators, with a traditional look and modern stands. Matchdays bring a loud atmosphere and mostly good pitch views, and the behind-the-scenes stadium tour is popular.

Highlights

  • Holte End two-tier structure
  • Stadium tour behind the scenes
  • Pitch views from seats

Good to know

  • Tickets bought through Aston Villa app
  • Stations Witton and Aston crowded after games

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