The English Premier League is among the best leagues in the world. That means that the twenty teams playing in it have some amazing stadiums, and I’m here to rank them. I’m using the Athletic’s ranking, WSN’s, and Daily Sports’. Of course, all of this is subjective and opinion, but it’s still interesting to see where the stadiums fall on the list.
- Turf Moor, Burnley FC
One of the oldest stadiums, Turf Moor doesn’t feel like a Premier League stadium. It has passionate fans, though.
- London Stadium, West Ham United
West Ham fans in this stadium often complain about the distance from the seats to the pitch, and they’re not wrong; the stadium was originally built for the London Olympics in 2012. The only upside to this stadium is its modernity and amenities, as it can house 80,000 people.
- Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace FC
One of the most atmospheric venues in the English game, Selhurst Park just lacks accessibility. The Athletic also ranked it as the worst located stadium.
- AMEX Stadium, Brighton & Hove Albion
Poor numbers of seats behind the goals means a difficult stadium, but the AMEX represents Brighton as a club; growing, developing, and likable.
- Craven Cottage, Fulham
A picturesque location, Craven Cottage is another centurion stadium of the English game. Its atmosphere falls short from other stadiums, however.
- Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth
A stadium with a rich history, the Vitality has a bad reputation – the worst – in terms of atmosphere. Its homey feel and charming surroundings have it scraping by, though.
- Goodison Park, Everton
This is the EPL stadium with the highest percentage of restricted-view seats. However, its immense history and quality atmosphere make for a solid stadium.
- Bramall Lane, Sheffield United
Home of the newly promoted Sheffield, Bramall Lane provides atmosphere, experience, and a convenient location.
- The City Ground, Nottingham Forest
Forest have a great ground, with atmosphere and beautiful surroundings galore. However, the accessibility is poor.
11. Stamford Bridge, Chelsea
One of the only stadiums to be used since forming, this historic ground is beginning to feel its age. A move away from it has been discussed.
- GTech Community Stadium, Brentford
The GTech Community Stadium is an example of how to correctly do a modern stadium. Its atmosphere can be a letdown.
- Molineux Stadium, Wolves
Molineux Stadium is defined by its raucous atmosphere, modern infrastructure, and rather intimidating home fans.
- Kenilworth Road, Luton Town
The smallest stadium in the Premier League boasts one of the best atmospheres in the division with a cozy, historic home.
- Old Trafford, Manchester United
The largest ground in the Premier League has not kept its charm since the departure of legends. Its prestige alone brings it to seventh.
- Etihad Stadium, Manchester City
Home to the champions, the sleek Etihad Stadium can create a glorious atmosphere on Champions League nights. The away fans do have a three-story feature, however.
- Villa Park, Aston Villa
The atmosphere in this traditional stadium can be the best in the league at times, and the fierce team created by Unai Emery does everything to inspire these passionate fans.
- Emirates Stadium, Arsenal
Sometimes berated for its lack of atmosphere, the Emirates is a beautiful stadium with passionate ‘North London Forever’ supporters.
- Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Tottenham Hotspur
Costing over $1.5 billion to build, the magnificent ground of Spurs provides a passionate fanbase as well as an unmatched experience.
- St. James Park
One could argue that the home of the Magpies is the most atmospheric venue on Champions League nights. The club’s recent takeover has definitely empowered the fans.
- Anfield
There is no better sound in the English game than a packed Anfield singing You’ll Never Walk Alone. That, combined with one of the greatest few years the club has seen, make Anfield the best stadium in the Premier League.
This was a really difficult task and chances are you didn’t agree with some of these rankings. That’s alright, because these are all objective and can be moved around with how someone feels about a club.
