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Old Trafford Stadium - Home of manchester United Football Club. Nick named the The Theatre of Dreams by Sir Bobby Charlton is an all-seater football stadium in the Greater Manchester borough of Trafford. The ground has been United's permanent home since 1910, with the exception of eight years during 1941 to 1949 following the bombing of the stadium in the Second World War, during which the club ground-shared with Manchester City at Maine Road. The stadium is located close to Old Trafford cricket ground. Old Trafford has hosted FA Cup semi-final matches (as a neutral venue), as well as several England international fixtures whilst Wembley was under reconstruction. It also hosted 1966 FIFA World Cup matches, Euro 96 matches and the Champions League final in 2003. With London winning its bid for the 2012 Olympics, the stadium will be used for some preliminary men's and women's football matches during the Summer Games. Since 1998, when rugby league adopted play-offs and a Grand Final to determine the Super League champions, Old Trafford has staged the Grand Final. Also, in its early days, the ground also hosted games of shinty, the traditional sport of the Scottish Highlands. Just behind Wembley Stadium, Old Trafford has the largest ground capacity of any UK football stadium, with a capacity of just over 76,000, and is the only UEFA 5-star rated facility in England.
Directions
The venue has excellent road and public transport facilities, however, significant roadworks have begun on key roads surrounding Old Trafford which will last until 2020, until the Trafford Park Metrolink extension is completed. This will increase your journey time to and from the stadium.
Please note that anyone attempting to access via Chester Road will be directed around the traffic system which will cause further delays.
From the North: Leave the M60 at Junction 12 (Salford/Manchester). At the end of the M602 (Junction 3) follow signs for Salford Quays & Trafford Park. At the roundabout, turn right onto Trafford Road (A5063). At the bridge over the Manchester Ship Canal, keep in the right hand lane and follow the road round to Trafford Whard Road, then left at the traffic lights, passing the Premier Inn. Continue through the lights to reach the stadium.
From the South: Leave the M6 at Junciton 19 and take the A556 in the direction of Manchester Airport. Continue onto the M56 to Manchester, passing the Airport, and follow the signs to the M60 (North & West). Leave the M60 at Junction 7 (A56 Chester Road) and follow the signs for Manchester United.
By Taxi: On event days, the dedicated Uber Ride Zone pickup point is located in the E3 car park, by the East Stand of the Stadium. The journey to/from Manchester Airport is 20-30 minutes which costs approximately £35. The journey to/from Piccadilly Station takes roughly 15 minutes and costs approximately £10.
By Metro: The Metrolink service operates a frequent service from the City Centre (including Victoria & Piccadily Stations) to Old Trafford station which is situated within a 5-minute walk of the footballground. Old Trafford Metrolink station is accessible for wheelchair users, however Old Trafford Train Station is not.