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Old Trafford

Home of Manchester United in Manchester, capacity 74,310. Away fans are in the South Stand lower tier. There's no great pub right by the ground, drink in central Manchester and take the tram in.

Capacity
74,310
City
Manchester
Nearest station
Old Trafford station (Metrolink)
~7 min walk
Division
Premier League
Address
Sir Matt Busby Way, Manchester M16 0RA

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Old Trafford away guide

Manchester United away end

The away allocation sits in the South Stand (Sir Bobby Charlton Stand), Lower Tier, in the south-east corner where the South Stand meets the East Stand (Stretford End side opposite). The block runs across the corner sections of Tier 1. United offer around 3,000 away seats for league fixtures, the Premier League standard. Away turnstiles are off Sir Matt Busby Way and signposted on the day.

Old Trafford bag policy

Old Trafford does not allow bags larger than 20cm by 15cm by 5cm onto the stadium footprint. Bigger bags must use a designated bag drop, including E2 car park for away supporters.

Checked 26 May 2026 against Manchester United safety and security.

Getting to Old Trafford: nearest station

Old Trafford Metrolink stop (Altrincham line) is a 7-minute walk to the away turnstiles; Wharfside is a similar distance. From Manchester Piccadilly it's roughly 25 minutes on foot, or two stops on the tram.

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Pubs near Old Trafford

Manchester United away pubs: a starter list near the ground. A personalised brief includes the full away-friendly shortlist with walking distances and current notes.

  • The Trafford (Trafford Bar)The usual away-friendly pick, by Trafford Bar tram stop, one stop from the ground
  • The Bishop BlaizeRight outside the ground but a famous home pub, away fans give it a miss
  • The TollgateAlso home turf and gets rammed, drink in the city centre and tram in instead

Upcoming visitors to Old Trafford

Every Manchester United home league fixture this season. Pick a game for a personalised away brief.

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Weather at kick-off

Hourly forecast pinned to Old Trafford, not just the city.

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Travel from your door

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Full away-friendly pub list

Six nearest pubs, ordered by walking distance, with away-friendly flags.

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Matchday entry checklist

Doors-open time, route timing and the entry notes that matter for your fixture.

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