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Explore Old Trafford, walking in the footsteps of greatness.

Embark on a captivating journey as you step foot into the heart and soul of one of football's most iconic clubs.

Old Trafford Tour & Museum offers an unparalleled experience, immersing visitors in the rich heritage, cherished moments, and extraordinary achievements that have shaped this historic football club.

Prepare to be captivated by the essence of the Red Devils as you explore Old Trafford stadium, walking in the footsteps of football legends, and delving into the captivating stories that have unfolded within these revered walls.

Old Trafford Tour & Museum Opening Times Sunday - Thursday: 09:30 - 16:00 Friday - Saturday: 09:30 - 17:00  Old Trafford Tour & Museum are closed during home match days.

Prices start at £28 for Adults and £15 for Juniors/Concessions. Official Members can receive up to a 50% discount on their Old Trafford Tour & Museum ticket. Accessibility If you have any access requirements, please get in touch to discuss before you visit, or book by emailing [email protected] . To find out more about our Stadium Tour and Museum, getting to Old Trafford or parking at the stadium,  visit our FAQs .

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Prices start at £23 for Adults and £15 for Concessions. 

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Manchester United is committed to ensuring that the magic of Old Trafford is accessible to all visitors, regardless of their individual needs. The club recognises the importance of inclusivity and has implemented various measures to support accessibility within Old Trafford Tour & Museum. To ensure our stadium tour and museum are accessible, we provide exclusive British Sign Language tours, enabling all fans to experience the thrill of touring around Old Trafford. To find out how to get to Old Trafford and see a map of the area around the stadium, visit manutd.com/gettinghere .

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Feel the tension of walking through the Players Tunnel with match-day sound effects!  See the Home Dressing Rooms and get up close to the Dugout from where Sir Alex once commanded proceedings – now overseen by the one and only Ole Gunnar Solskjær.

After the tour , you’ll visit the award-winning interactive Manchester United Museum.

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Walk in the footsteps of your heroes at Old Trafford.

Visit manchester united for a day out with a difference the museum & stadium tour at old trafford takes you behind the scenes at the ‘theatre of dreams’ for a great day out..

Go behind the scenes at one of the world’s most popular and most successful football clubs on a Manchester United Stadium Tour. Since the club’s formation in 1878 Manchester United have won 64 trophies, with Old Trafford stadium at the heart of their success.

The stadium is one of the world’s most recognisable venues and the largest club football stadium in the UK. The Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour gives you the opportunity to discover the story of the club and to see inside the spectacular 76,000 capacity stadium. Find your favourite player’s seat in the dressing room, walk in their footsteps towards the pitch through the players’ tunnel and take the Manager’s seat in the dugout.

The museum blends historical exhibits with state-of-the-art interactive experiences. Discover the stories of the club’s most famous players, including Bobby Charlton, George Best, Eric Cantona, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Wayne Rooney. Find out about the remarkable managers, including Sir Matt Busby and Sir Alex Ferguson.

The Stadium Tour lasts for 80 minutes and includes the players’ dressing room and the chance to emerge from the tunnel into the Theatre of Dreams. Whether you’re a lover of the beautiful game or not, this is a classic Manchester experience not to be missed.

All tickets for the Museum & Stadium Tour are valid for an entire year, giving you 12 months of football fun. Your Annual Pass will give you the opportunity to come back as often as you like for the next 365 days!

*Must include at least one adult or senior.

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Price includes:

• Manchester United Museum
• Guided Stadium Tour
• Certificate
• Free re-entry to the museum for 1 year

Adult: £25.00

Child (5-15 years): £15.00

• Souvenir Guide Book
• Exclusive Gift

Adult: £36.00

Child (5-15 years): £26.00

• 1-course meal in Red Cafe
• One drink with meal

Red Cafe opening times – 7 days a week, except home matchdays: Restaurant 11.00-16.00

Adult: £45.00

Child (5-15 years): £35.00

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• Tours run daily* from 9.40am to 4.30pm (3.30pm on Sunday). *Except match days. The tour is subject to changes at short notice depending on operational requirements.
• Tours must be booked 3 days before date of visit

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Are you looking for the best football tours in Manchester? We are here to help!

Manchester is arguably the epicentre of football in the UK and there are so many things you can do if you are into football. 

Manchester is home to not one but two Premier League sides, Manchester United and Manchester City. Visit Manchester on a busy Premier League weekend and you will notice the city’s train stations besieged with red and blue scarfs, hats and shirts.

No matter whether you are a Manchester football fan or just an overall footy fanatic, there are plenty of awesome Manchester football tours to enjoy. 

You can visit the stadiums, take a tour of the academies or visit the UK’s best football museum. And of course, you can soak up the atmosphere in one of the many sports bars around the city.

So, are you ready to discover the best Manchester football tours? Let’s get started!

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1. Old Trafford: Manchester United Museum and Stadium Tour

⏰ Duration: 2 hours

⭐ Reviews: 4.7/5 – See all reviews here

One of the best football tours in Manchester is at Old Trafford, well that is unless you are a diehard City fan then you may say otherwise.

This two-hour museum and stadium tour is the ultimate fun way to spend some time in Manchester. Originally founded in 1878 as Newtown Heath L&YR Football Club, United is steeped in history. 

You can learn all about this longstanding club from its humble beginnings to their re-entry into the Champions League for the upcoming 2023/2024 season.

This football tour in Manchester takes you around the museum where you will be fangirling over the memorabilia. 

You will then get to stroll through the actual players tunnel towards the pitch.  You will even be allowed to sit in the dugout. Next up it’s the press and VIP rooms.

For this tour you will meet at the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand reception before heading to the museum on level one where your tour will commence.

To reach the Old Trafford Stadium from the centre of Manchester you can take the green, navy, pink or purple Metrolink line from St Peter’s Square to Trafford Bar station.

From the station it’s just a one-minute walk to the stadium.

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2. Etihad Stadium: The Manchester City Stadium Tour

⏰ Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

⭐ Reviews: 4.8/5 – See all reviews here

If you are a supporter of the impressive 2023 treble champions (Premier League, FA Cup and Premier League) Manchester City then you will want to book this Etihad Stadium tour.

This 75-minute excursion takes you on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the mighty £112 million Etihad Stadium. You will be guided through the whole match day experience.

From the players arrival area to the home team dressing room and of course to the pitch.

You will enter the stadium through the players tunnel before checking out the dugout.

What is a competitive game of football without some post-match analysis in the interview area and of course the press conference room.

Your eager and knowledgeable guide will take you through the stadium whilst relaying some fascinating facts, stories and City anecdotes.

Many dedicated fans find the Manchester City stadium tour an emotional experience because football is so much more than just a match.

The Etihad Stadium is a little outside of central Manchester but it’s super easy to get there. From Piccadilly Gardens (Stop D) you can take the 216 bus towards Ashton-under-Lyne.

After nine stops you will reach the Etihad Stadium stop and you just need to walk for a couple of minutes to reach the stadium.

3. National Football Museum

⏰ Duration: 1.5 hours

⭐ Reviews: 4.4/5 – See all reviews here

There must be some merit in the suggestion that Manchester is the home of UK football because why else would the National Football Museum be located in the city.

If you are searching for Manchester football tours that are about the game itself as opposed to a specific team, then check out this museum .

You will find the National Football Museum in the uniquely shaped glass Urbis Building on Todd Street.

The museum is right across from the Arndale Centre and a stone’s throw away from many of the best Northern Quarter bars.

This tour to the National Football Museum includes a guided tour and your admission. Start out on the ground floor where you will get to view some of the most famous footballing trophies.

You will also get to see the original trophy won by England in 1966. Head to level 2 for the much-loved interactive penalty shootout challenge.

Up on level three there are a number of temporary exhibitions that change twice a year.

This tour lasts 90 minutes and is ideal to add to your Manchester itinerary.

If you are travelling to Manchester as a family and there are a couple of unenthusiastic group members, don’t worry even those who roll their eyes at the idea of football will love this museum.

4. City Football Academy

Want to combine a Manchester city stadium tour with a look around the impressive City football academy ?

As well as a trip to the Etihad Stadium that includes all the bits on the tour mentioned before you will be seeing where the magic is born at City.

You will be able to look around the training facilities where the first team, women’s team, development squad and academy players all train.

In particular, this tour takes you to the City Football Academy which is usually hidden behind closed doors.  

From the training pitches to the Academy Stadium where the women and academy squads play you will see it all.

From the stadium you will take a buggy to the football academy and that’s all included in the price of the ticket.

There are a number of peak and off-peak times that you can book your tour for but bear in mind you might need some flexibility as it’s a working campus with team players schedules changing.

Visitors on this tour love the guides who are super knowledgeable and passionate about Manchester City.

What is also nice, especially for fans, is seeing how the club works from its grassroots to the matches held in the impressive Etihad Stadium.

5. Manchester: City Bus Tour

⭐ Reviews: 4.1/5 – See all reviews here

If you don’t have time to do a full football tour in Manchester, then this city bus tour is a great option. This 90-minute sightseeing bus tour takes you to some of the city’s top locations and attractions.

Head to the Princess Street bus stop SE to hop aboard the vibrant green open top bus. The trip actually covers Manchester and Salford Quays. It’s a hop-on hop-off bus and your ticket is valid for two days so you have plenty of time to explore everything you want to see.

There are 15 stops along the route which include the Manchester Town Hall, the National Football Museum , the Museum of Science and Industry and Manchester United Football Club.

In Salford you can also hop off at the Lowry art gallery and the Imperial War Museum. You will also be able to see Media City where ITV and BBC have their TV studios.

If you want a hassle-free way to explore Manchester’s top attractions and footballing venues, then this is a convenient option. You can hop-off at the United Stadium and book the tour mentioned above or simply look around the outside of the stadium.  

This is an excellent option for those with limited time, travelling with young kids or just people who don’t want the hassle of figuring out public transport to various Manchester sites.

Football tours in Manchester: Frequently Asked Questions

Now that you know everything about all the football tours in Manchester, it’s time to answer some of your most frequently asked questions about Manchester and the football culture in the city.

Which Stadium Tour is best in Manchester?

Both stadium tours in Manchester are great. Now, the choice of which one is “best” ultimately depends on your personal preferences and which football club you support. 

If you are a fan of Manchester United, the Old Trafford tour will be better for you.

On the other hand, if you are a Manchester City fan, the Etihad Stadium tour will be best.

If you don’t have a preference between the clubs, then Old Trafford might be a better option since it’s bigger. It’s the second largest club football stadium in the UK after Wembley.

How long does the Manchester Stadium Tour take?

The tour of Old Trafford lasts 2 hours and the tour of Etihad Stadium lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Can you do a tour of Old Trafford?

Of course you can! Tours of Old Trafford are available from monday to friday and can be booked online here.

What does the Manchester United Stadium Tour include?

The tour of Old Trafford includes the entrance to the Manchester United Museum as well as a guided tour of the stadium. You’ll learn plenty about the history of the club, the most famous players and even get to see the dressing room.

You will also get a multimedia guide in multiple languages so if English isn’t your first language, you will still get to enjoy the tour.

What is the most supported club in Manchester?

Manchester United has 75,012,095 official fans and Manchester City 40,715,173 making Manchester United not only the most supported club in Manchester but in the whole of the UK.

What is the dress code for Manchester United Stadium tour?

There is a casual dress code applied at the Old Trafford stadium meaning that you can wear casual outfits but please note that no away team colours or tracksuits are allowed.

How long does the Etihad tour last?

The Etihad tour includes a 75-minute guided tour of the stadium as well as 20 minutes in the self guided area.

Is Man City Stadium tour worth it?

Yes! Absolutely! The Etihad Stadium tour is a must do for any Man City fan. The tour guides are brilliant. They are both funny and passionate about the team. They will tell you so many interesting facts about the clubs and the players.

If you love football, you’ll see it’s quite an emotional experience to visit Man City stadium.

Which train station is closest to Etihad Stadium?

The closest tram stop is Etihad Campus. You can get there by taking the Metrolink.

In terms of train station, the closest station is Manchester Piccadilly. From there, you can take the tram to Ashton-Under-Lyme and get off at the Etihad Campus or the Velopark.

Can you walk around the Etihad?

Not by yourself but you can book a guided tour of the Etihad Stadium.

How long does it take to walk from Etihad to Piccadilly?

It takes about 30 minutes to walk from Etihad Stadium to Piccadilly station. Alternatively, you can take the tram and it will take between 15 and 20 minutes.

Does Manchester have a football team?

Manchester has two famous Premier League football teams: Manchester United and Manchester City.

Why there are two Manchester teams?

Manchester United was initially founded by railway workers but recued 2 seasons later by four local businessmen who invested a lot of money in the club.

Roughly at the same time, the church wardens of St. Mark’s Church, West Gorton, decided to found a football club in the hope it would reduce violence in the area. It eventually became Manchester City.

Is Manchester City or United better?

While both teams are extremely good, Manchester United has won more Premier League trophies than Manchester City.

Has Man City ever beaten Man United?

Of course! Manchester City has beaten Manchester United 59 times in competitive matches.

Which is older Manchester City or United?

Manchester United is the oldest club in Manchester. Manchester United was founded in 1978 and Manchester City in 1880.

Though at the time, they were named differently.

Now that you know everything about the football tours in Manchester, the only thing left to do is to book one and enjoy!

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Founder of Manchester Pocket Guide. Pauline has been living in Manchester for 6 years and loves exploring the city. As a travel writer, she always had passion for discovering cities but Manchester is the place she truly fell in love with. From cute food spots to famous landmarks, she knows Manchester like the back of her hand.

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Review | Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour! How Good is it?

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Manchester United and Old Trafford are one of the most famous teams and stadiums in the world, so it’s pretty cool that you can really easily book and go on an Old Trafford Stadium Tour and visit the Manchester United Museum.

In fact, doing a tour of Manchester United stadium is probably even easier than you think, they literally have time slots available all day when matches are not on and the tickets are not that expensive either.

I went recently with my stepsons who are 6 & 8 and we had a great time! I realised I couldn’t move to Manchester and not visit the legendary Manchester United Stadium and even as a non-supporter (although I left feeling like a supporter), I had goosebumps throughout because of all that we saw on the Man Utd Stadium Tour.

So let me tell you how to book a Manchester United stadium tour, the Old Trafford tour price, what to expect from a Man Utd tour and answer the question ‘is a Manchester United Tour good?’

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Manchester United Tour Tickets

Let’s start with how to get Manchester Utd tour tickets and how much they cost! Luckily, they are easier to get than match tickets!

I booked our tickets through Get Your Guide which is a booking platform I use a lot and trust!

Booking these tickets makes it really easy to check stadium tour availability by each day and time, they don’t charge any extra, AND you get free cancellation up to 24 hours before you book which is really helpful!

Manchester United Tour Ticket Prices:

Adult: £27.00

Child 5-15: £15.00

Child 4 & under: Free

Senior 65+: £15.00

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What does the Manchester United Tour Ticket include?

The ticket gives access to the Manchester United Museum which you can visit in your own time, and it gives you a 70-minute tour of the stadium with a guide .

Souvenir wise, you are given a branded lanyard when you show your tickets where the ticket goes inside, this can be taken home with you and therefore acts as a bit of a free souvenir .

What To Expect from an Old Trafford Stadium Tour

When you book your ticket online you’ll get an email confirmation to say you must get there 30 minutes before the start time , this is something to keep in mind when planning your Manchester day out!

The reason you are asked to get there early is mainly so you have time to visit the museum before the tour starts and the time you book the tour for is the time your group guided tour starts.

If you don’t get there just on time, then you can do the guided tour and visit the museum at the end.

Manchester United Stadium Tour Parking

The only car park at Old Trafford Stadium open on non-match days is East Car Park E2 ( google maps location here ) so you have to head here. When I visited it the entrance was manned, the super friendly guys told me where to park and there are plenty of disabled access spaces.

The car park is at the front of the stadium and where the Megastore is located.

To get to the museum and where the guided Manchester United tour starts you follow the path around to the right, following the arrow signs to the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand Entrance .

Here you’ll get a security scan, queue up inside, show your online ticket and be given a paper ticket and lanyard.

Then you go upstairs towards the Man Utd Museum and by Red Cafe at Old Trafford which is a great place to go back to after the tour has finished.

Manchester United Museum

In order to get to where the Manchester Stadium tour starts you have to go through the museum. This is why you’ll get email confirmation telling you to get to the stadium 30 minutes before your ticket time because the time on your ticket is the literal time your guided tour starts you need to be at the end of the museum and meet your guide.

As we entered the museum we could choose to get a photo with a green screen background which could then be purchased at the end.

This was pretty cool as at the end of the tour in the Megastore you can see the photo and pick the different backgrounds , there was a sunset stadium background, normal stadium background and you could choose which player was next to you, of course, we had to get a photo with Ronaldo printed!

Walking through the museum doesn’t take long but if you don’t have time or want to spend more time looking, you can return at the end of the tour as there are no time restrictions on access to Old Trafford Museum.

The museum is really interesting though and you should give yourself at least 20 minutes to look around.

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Manchester United Stadium Tour

Tours start every 10-15 minutes and staff will be calling your ticket time so make sure you listen out and head to the end of the museum which is downstairs. Then go to the counter and collect a multimedia device for each person which had a lanyard to go around our necks.

This is used at various points on the tour to watch a video or read more about where you are, this is especially good for visitors who do not understand English well and can’t understand what the guide is saying as the multimedia device can be set in multiple languages. Or those hard at hearing who can’t hear the guide.

Our group was pretty big at about 20 people but it never felt too big.

Our guide introduced himself to start off the 70-minute tour and told us a bit about what to expect from the tour and the multimedia devices. We had 2 guides , one who stayed at the front and did all of the explaining and another who stayed at the back to ensure we all stayed together, both were available to chat to as we walked around the stadium from place to place.

To start the tour off properly we went up into the stadium , this is where the multimedia devices were really cool and this was probably their best use. Of course, the stadium was empty but with the devices, it showed what it looks like busy and it followed the stadium as we moved the device around to different parts of the stadium.

We went back inside and to be honest, we did spend a fair amount of time inside the stadium walking under the seats to get to another part of the stadium. Definitely keep this in mind if you have small children with you who don’t like walking much.

We had some good photo opportunities and the first one started as we were in the corner of the stadium where the disabled seating is, this spot gives a really great corner view of the stadium and there is plenty of space to spread out and get photos with no one in the background.

We went back inside again and walked for a while and this is when we got to probably the best bit of the tour – the changing rooms !

It was really cool to be in a part of the stadium where usually only the players go and seeing all of the shirts in the changing rooms was definitely a highlight.

We had plenty of time in here to take photos and everyone was really good at queuing for the seats, of course, Ronaldo was a popular one, and let each other take photos. It was busy in the room with all of us in but not too bad.

We walked out the way the players would to the tunnel . This was the most interactive part of the tour because the guide got all the kids to line up in 2 lines and the parents/adults to start on the side and then we clapped them out onto the edge of the pitch.

Some of the kids on my tour were really big football fans and they loved this.

At the end of the tunnel, we got to start right by the pitch in the corner which was the corner between the West Stand and Sir Bobby Charlton Stand and again take some photos, these photos were better because we had the grass right behind us.

Then, we walked up the side of the pitch to the dugout , we were allowed to sit on the manager’s seats which was also a very cool and unique opportunity.

I also loved seeing the pitch front on from this level and got some great photos.

Down the side of the dugout, we walked to the media and press room , again this was another cool opportunity and we could sit at the media table and have photos taken, except this photo had to be done by somewhere working there and the photo had to be purchased .

This was the only part of the tour where we were restricted from taking a photo which I think is fair and it’s really good there were no other photo restrictions on the Old Trafford stadium tour.

After this, we headed back inside and the tour ended outside the Megastore which is also the gift shop and where you can purchase the photo that was taken on arrival to the museum.

Red Cafe at Old Trafford

After we finished the tour we headed back round to the Sir Alex Ferguson stand and went to the Red Cafe at Old Trafford.

There are 2 parts to this , there’s a cafe as you walk in selling drinks and some snack food like cakes and crisps and then there is a sit-down restaurant . This was quite busy when we got there at lunchtime in the school holidays but it’s definitely a cool way to end a memorable visit to Manchester United Stadium!

Overall thoughts and review

I honestly really loved it, even as someone who hasn’t been into football for years I got chills and goosebumps just seeing and hearing how big this club is. I loved the museum for seeing the names of older players and the guide told us a lot about past players too, and then my stepsons loved it for seeing the names of the current players.

We started the tour at the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand and went all the way around to the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand so we did see a lot including the changing rooms, tunnel, dugout and media room.

My brother who is a big football fan told me he was so jealous of me going on the Manchester United stadium tour and it made me think that many people might not realise just how easy and accessible it really is to do which is why I wanted to write this post and tell you because it’s not hard to book at all and there is a lot of availability.

The only downside I’d say is that of course, you can’t go on the pitch, which might be disappointing for some and also that there is a lot of walking between corridors and through the areas under the seats so that’s just something to keep in mind if you have difficulty walking or have young children.

I hope this review and recap has helped you decide what to expect from a Manchester United Stadium Tour, and that you should book tickets for an Old Trafford tour here!

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Manchester United Stadium Tour Review & Guide

Welcome to Old Trafford.

As  Manchester United fans, visiting Old Trafford is always on our bucket list. That dream came during our holiday trip to the UK with an Old Trafford Stadium Tour.

How to book the Manchester United Old Trafford Stadium and Museum Tour?

An Old Trafford Stadium and Museum Tour can be easily booked from the  Manchester United Website . Unlike other stadium tours that allow walk-ins, a Manchester United Stadium Tour requires pre-booking when you purchase the tickets. You would also have access to the Museum. Thus, we recommend either arriving 30-45 minutes earlier to enjoy the Museum or visiting it after the stadium tour. 

There are different tour options to choose from. We decided on a 70-minute standard Stadium Tour with an additional meal option. The cost starts from £20 for a child and £36 for an adult. Additional meals at the Red Cafe cost £7.5 and £12.5 more, respectively, for children and adults.

How to Get to Old Trafford from London?

From London to Manchester

Most fans would make their way from London to Manchester for this tour. It is possible to take a day trip to visit the Stadium and return to London. Add another day to watch a live match at the Stadium if possible.

The easiest way is to book a train ride on Avanti West Coast. The departure is from Euston train station, located a few minutes from Euston Tube. We recommend booking online to secure your ride. The train ride takes slightly over 2 hours and is usually on time. Leave on the earliest train before 8am if you are planning a day trip.

Getting to Old Trafford

Take the tram (purple line) from Picadilly with a stop at Old Trafford Picket Ground. Tickets can be bought at the station. After that, it is a 10-12 minute straight walk along Brian Statham Way. 

Along this route, you would pass by Old Trafford Stadium Hotel with an impressive Manchester United Logo Wall Mural.

Look out for a tribute mural to Sir Bobby Charlton, too.

Old Trafford: Theatre of Dreams

Before you start your tour, you must savour the moment you step onto the stadium grounds. You would have recognised the silhouette from afar if you had watched enough matches.

In front of the Stadium is the Unity Trinity Stadium featuring Best, Law and Charlton. If you are a true fan, you would recognise these legends. All three have won the Ballon d'Or in the 60s. 

Manchester United Stadium Tour:  Where to Start?

Head to Sir Alex Ferguson's reception desk. This is located to the right of the Stadium ( facing the Stadium from the front). Do remember to print your tickets for this tour.

Here, you will collect your free lanyards and take the lifts or escalators to the Museum on level 3. Explore the Museum and meet on level 1 of the Museum 5 minutes before the tour. Your tour guide will be waiting for you in the open space. Since this is a guided tour with fixed timing, arrive on time!

Highlights of Old Trafford Stadium Tour

We started the tour at Sir Alex Ferguson's Stand. 

Directly facing us is the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand. With a capacity of 74,310, Old Trafford is the 3rd largest Stadium in the UK. Clad in red, it is a sight to behold. Despite its capacity, it appears smaller than expected. This size gives the spectator an intimate experience as you are close to the football field.

Our eyes are focused on the infamous Stretford End.

The Inside of the Stadium

Next, we headed inside and passed by tributes to Sir Alex Ferguson. A true red fan would understand his contribution to Manchester United's fame and popularity.

Along the way, there were tributes to various players and the great goals scored.

Best View of the Football Field

We emerged at another corner of the Stadium. 

This section has the best view of the Stadium, facing the famous Stretford End and Sir Alex Ferguson Stand with Manchester United written across the seats.

Dressing Room

It's back inside the Stadium.

On our way to the Stadium, we passed by the old tunnel that was once the entrance to the field of the old Stadium.

For this stadium tour, we were lucky and saw the actual dressing room. While it is smaller than other stadiums, the aura from it is simply awesome from a fan's perspective.

Tunnel Walk

Another highlight will be the tunnel walk. Adults will line up at the side, while kids will be in line to walk through the tunnel with stadium noises pipe in. Very cool for kids

It's a walk to the Dugout to sit in the same seats where players and coaches sit during the match! 

Press Conference

It's a quick stop at the press conference. We are not allowed to take photos of ourselves, but you can opt for the in-house photographer to take one for you.

The last stop is the Megastore. 

Here, you can collect your personalised certificate while picking up a souvenir. Each purchase comes with an exclusive Old Trafford Paper Bag.

If you do not have time to visit the Museum before your tour, you can still do so after it (provided you did not take the last tour).  It is a must-visit for fans.

From the massive trophy room to a room dedicated to the Munich Disaster, any true red devil would appreciate the history behind this. This is among the best Stadium Museums for its history and trophies in the UK.

You might get your hands on old match programme copies for free.

The last stop was Red Cafe, located next to the Museum. Our package comes with a meal and a choice of soft drink, tea or coffee. We highly recommend you add this to the package for the experience.

We opted for OT Burger for our meal. If you have a kid, the option will be from the Little Devil's Menu instead. Meals are in smaller portions for kids.

When you are there, check out the back of the chair. You might find your favourite player's name printed on it.

As a fan, a visit to Old Trafford is a must. While getting there may seem daunting initially, it was much easier than expected.

It would have been icing on the cake if we had caught a home match and had first-hand experience of Old Trafford's atmosphere. That may be an excuse to be back in the future!

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The Manchester United ‘Museum & Tour’ gives you a unique opportunity to discover the story of Manchester United and to see inside the spectacular 76,000-seat stadium. The Manchester United museum blends historical exhibits with state-of-the-art interactive experiences.

Discover the stories of many famous players including, Bobby Charlton, George Best, Eric Cantona, David Beckham, Ryan Giggs and more. Find out about the many remarkable managers including Sir Matt Busby and Sir Alex Ferguson. Have your photo taken with the trophies. The Stadium tour lasts for 80 minutes and includes the players’ dressing room. Have the chance to emerge from the players’ tunnel into the “Theatre of Dreams”.

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Using the latest technology, dreams come true as you and your loved ones sit and interact with Pep Guardiola in the press room. Immerse yourself in the City Story as you walk out of the glass players’ tunnel, sit in the seats in the dug outs and soak up the views of the stadium from pitchside! There is a surprise at every turn!

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Manchester United appoint designers behind Tottenham’s stadium to create ‘new’ 100,000-seater Old Trafford

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Manchester United have appointed Populous – the designers behind Tottenham ’s new stadium – to design a new 100,000-seater stadium for the Red Devils.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has appointed a taskforce that includes Lord Seb Coe and Gary Neville to oversee plans for the future of the stadium and its surrounding area.

Untied have two options; either refurbishing their current ground at a cost of around £1bn or to build a bigger stadium on adjacent land for around £2bn.

Though the second option would require private and public funding, Ratcliffe favours a new build.

United could easily sell out a capacity of around 95,000 for most matches and that figure would rise even further for bigger matches, such as last week’s FA Cup win against Liverpool.

Ratcliffe suggested the capacity of the new stadium would be at least 90,000 and possibly as high as 100,000 in a podcast he did last week.

‘If we build a completely new ground, it would be state of the art, world-class, [have a capacity of] 90,000 or even 100,000,’ said Ratcliffe. ‘I think that then provides a platform for some of the big competitions in the north of England. Why shouldn’t England play in the north? Why is the FA Cup final always in the south?’

And the Daily Mail say Populous are overseeing designs for a new stadium.

Some of these designs have already been seen by Ratcliffe and INEOS.

But the club will wait on the recommendations of the taskforce, which have more to consider than simply just the stadium.

They will be looking at the wider area and the community around Old Trafford, with plans for housing, transport links and hotels.

Spurs’ new stadium opened in 2019 after three years of building – though the plans were a decade in the making.

The cost of Spurs’ stadium increased significantly over the course of the plans, with it topping out at around £1.1bn.

However, it is widely considered the best stadium in the Premier League now.

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Manchester United stadium and Sir Jim Ratcliffe's dream takes step closer with 100,000 design

M anchester United's new co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is thinking big about the future of the club's stadium, bringing in the same designers who worked on Tottenham's new stadium to create plans for a possible "new Old Trafford" that could hold up to 100,000 fans.

Ratcliffe – who took control of football operations at Old Trafford last month – wants United to have a state-of-the-art new stadium and is considering either renovating Old Trafford or building a new one on adjacent land. On the Geraint Thomas Cycling Club podcast earlier this month, he hinted at wanting to increase the capacity to 100,000.

"You have got this opportunity if you choose to, to build a completely new ground, because we have got enough space," Ratcliffe said. "If you built a completely new ground it would absolutely be state-of-the-art, world class, 90,000 or maybe even 100,000 that then provides a platform for some of the big competitions in the north of England.

"Why do England always play in the south? Why is the FA Cup final always in the south? Why can't the Champions League final be in the north occasionally?

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"Football in the north is just as important as it is in the south, arguably more so, and the people in the north pay their taxes, so why do we have Wembley, Twickenham, Wimbledon etc in the south? What have we got in the north? There's a strong argument to build a 'Wembley of the north'."

According to a report from the Daily Mail, stadium designers Populous have already come up with proposals to renovate or rebuild Old Trafford. Populous, a renowned architectural firm, had been hired by fellow owners the Glazer family to come up with plans for United's future. These plans are now being closely examined by Sir Jim Ratcliffe's team at INEOS.

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Earlier this month, a task force was formed to explore the club's options. This group includes former United captain Gary Neville, Lord Sebastian Coe, and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.

Neville admitted to Sky Sports that the "commercial aspect" will be the deciding factor for Ratcliffe. He said, "I think everyone knows that it's one of two options; either renovate and refurbish the existing Old Trafford or develop a brand new stadium next to Old Trafford."

He added: "Every structural solution is different. Until you get into the meat of the work and see what is really brought forward then I don't think anyone has the answer. That's the reason that the group has been set up, to help answer some of those questions.

"The work that goes on and the findings of the work that goes down [will help form a decision], but it will also come down to the commercial aspect of what will be afforded. We know that a new stadium well, a refurbishment costs a lot of money but a brand new stadium costs more."

Report: Manchester City 0-0 Arsenal

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Neither side was able to create any clear cut opportunities in a draw that keeps the situation at the top of the table very close.

Gabriel Jesus had a couple of half chances in the first half, and Leandro Trossard was denied late on, before Manchester City finished the game strongly. In the end we held on for our first point away to City since 2016, and stopped the hosts scoring at home for the first time in 57 games.

Cagey first-half

The hosts started quickly, and looked to pin us back in the opening exchanges, but it was Jesus, making his first start since January, who had the first half chance. Ben White’s deep cross was too high for Kai Havertz, but Jesus chested down before scuffing his shot just wide of the near post.

Nathan Ake had a close-range header from a corner saved on the line by David Raya, and City continued to dominate possession in our half.

Jesus, who started on the left, had our next chance. Martin Odegaard was able to orchestrate in the middle of the pitch, and the ball fell to Jakub Kiwior inside the area. He laid it off to Jesus just inside the D who shifted past the defender, but shot wide.

At the other end Erling Haaland got his head to a dangerous looking cross late in the half, but could only direct it wide under pressure from Gabriel and Kiwior.

But overall it was a fairly cautious first 45 minutes from both sides, and whereas City enjoyed more possession, in terms of chances there was nothing between the sides.

No breakthrough

Mateo Kovacic sent a long-range effort wide early after the restart before we looked to raise the tempo. Odegaard was leading the way, and released Bukayo Saka inside the area. His low cross went all the way through the six-yard box, and just ahead of the sliding Jesus, who would have had a tap in at the far post.

Pep Guardiola introduced Jack Grealish and Jeremy Doku for the last half hour, and Mikel Arteta responded by bringing on both Thomas Partey and Takehiro Tomiyasu.

We had to defend in numbers inside our own box as the game entered the final 15 minutes, making a succession of blocks and half clearances. It was all hands to the pump.

Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard came on to provide fresh legs on the flanks. Both subs had chances. Martinelli had a shot blocked inside the box after more good work from Odegaard while Haaland miskicked at the far post from a City corner as the tension rose. Then Trossard broke through and forced a save from Ortega with five minutes left after beating the offside trap.

The hosts finished strongly, but in the end we took a point that ends our eight-game winning streak, but keeps us just ahead of the Champions in the standings.

FACTS AND STATS

Manchester City failed to score in a Premier League game at the Etihad Stadium for the first time since a 0-2 defeat to Crystal Palace in October 2021; they had scored in 47 straight home league matches prior to this draw.

We have kept a clean sheet in both of our league meetings with Manchester City this season, making us just the fourth side to shut out a Pep Guardiola side in two league matches in the same season, after Borussia Mönchengladbach in 2014/15, Manchester United in 2020/21, and Crystal Palace in 2021/22.

This match saw just three shots on target (1 Man City, 2 Arsenal), one of just three games to see three or fewer in the Premier League this season, which also includes the reverse meeting between the two sides in October (also 3 shots on target).

We attempted just six shots in this game, our lowest tally in a single Premier League fixture since November 2021, when we had five against Liverpool at Anfield.

This was Manchester City’s first 0-0 draw in the Premier League since March 2022 against Crystal Palace, ending their run of 75 consecutive league games without any being goalless.

City have drawn seven Premier League games this season, their most in a campaign since 2016/17 (9).

The two teams played out a goalless draw for the first time since January 2011, with each of the last 33 meetings between the two sides in all competitions seeing at least one goal prior to today.

What’s next

We have at least eight fixtures in April, starting on Wednesday at home to Luton Town, followed next weekend away to Brighton & Hove Albion, both in the Premier League.

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Manchester City will play Chelsea and Barcelona as part of four friendlies announced in the USA for their 2024/25 pre-season tour.

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Pep Guardiola will be reunited with Barcelona in the summer, with four pre-season fixtures announced as part of Manchester City's 2024/25 summer tour.

City will potentially play in front of around 250,000 fans across four fixtures in July and August, taking place in North Carolina, New York, Orlando and Ohio. Last month, MEN Sport revealed City's plans to tour America for the second time in three years, with the club now confirming four fixtures across 12 days.

In 2025, City will be back in the USA for the newly-revamped Club World Cup, qualifying for that tournament having won the Champions League last season. The club enjoyed a lucrative tour to Houston and Green Bay in 2022 as Erling Haaland made his first appearance for the club, before earning around £15m from their tour of Japan and South Korea last summer.

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Who will City play?

Kicking off this summer's tour in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on July 23, City will take on Scottish giants Celtic at the 50,000-capacity Kenan Stadium. After that, the Blues travel to New York, where they will face AC Milan at the iconic Yankee Stadium on July 27.

Sister club New York City FC have played fixtures there since 2015, as they wait for a bespoke stadium to be built, and the MLS side will play a game the following day at the same venue. City played at the Yankee Stadium 10 years ago against Liverpool .

Three days later on July 30, the Blues fly down to Orlando, Florida, to take on Guardiola's old side Barcelona. While they could still meet in the Champions League final, the summer contest could be the first meeting between the sides since a mid-season friendly in August 2022 at the Nou Camp. The fixture will see Guardiola reunited with his old side, and City players facing former captain Ilkay Gundogan.

Joao Cancelo is currently on loan at Barcelona and has expressed a desire to remain there next season. Last summer, he played for City against Bayern Munich in Tokyo having spent the second half of the 2022/23 season on loan at Bayern. He is under contract at the Etihad until 2027.

Finally, City will travel to Columbus, Ohio to take on Chelsea at the 100,000-capacity Ohio Stadium. That clash with this season's FA Cup semi-final opponents will be played on August 3, before the Blues return to the UK. They will hope to play in the Community Shield, which is likely to take place a week later on August 10, before the Premier League season begins on the weekend of August 17.

Why are City going back to the USA?

Peter Laundy, Senior Vice President Partnerships at City Football Group, said: “We are pleased to announce the details of our 2024/25 preseason tour today as we prepare to return to America with an exciting four-match series delivered in collaboration with FC Series this summer.

“Our 2022 pre-season visit to the United States was hugely successful, including our sell-out fixture at Lambeau Field, Green Bay and the Club’s presence, fan base and status continues to grow significantly within the region. We can’t wait to play more matches, deliver more unique experiences and opportunities for our fans across the country to enjoy with Manchester City when we return later this year.”

What about the Club World Cup next year?

City qualified for the new-look 2025 Club World Cup in the USA by winning the 2023 Champions League. The new-look tournament will be a 32-team edition mirroring the FIFA World Cup.

They will be in the states for that tournament, which takes place between June 15 and July 13. No venues or schedules have been announced yet, although City know they could face Real Madrid, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, PSG, Inter Milan, Juventus or Borussia Dortmund among others. Urawa Red Diamonds and Fluminense, who City beat to win the 2023 Club World Cup, are also among the 22 sides already qualified.

How to watch the US tour games and how to get tickets?

City will show all the games on City+, subject to certain restrictions, as well as live coverage of press conferences and training sessions. They will also produce their regular Matchday Live shows on the tours. Tickets for the games will be announced in due course.

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