Anfield stadium guide — everything you need to know

Anfield Stadium is one of the most iconic stadiums in world football, home to Liverpool FC since 1892. With a capacity of 61,276 seats following the expansion of the Anfield Road Stand completed in January 2024, Anfield is the fourth-largest in the Premier League — after Manchester United's Old Trafford (74,310 seats), Stadium Tottenham Hotspur (62,850 seats), and Wembley National Stadium (90,000 seats). If you're planning to see Liverpool play in the Premier League, the Champions League, or any other competition — this is your comprehensive, detailed guide to the perfect Anfield experience.

Basic facts — Anfield by the numbers

Anfield has undergone an impressive architectural transformation in recent years. The first major expansion was of the Main Stand in 2016, a £114 million project that added 8,500 seats and made the main stand the largest of any stand in a Premier League stadium — with 20,500 seats across three impressive tiers. Next came the dramatic expansion of the second stand — the Anfield Road Stand — completed in January 2024 at a cost of about £80 million. This expansion raised the stadium's total capacity to 61,276 seats. The club's future plans include a further expansion of the Kop and the Kenny Dalglish Stand, which could eventually raise the total capacity to about 80,000 seats — which would make Anfield one of the largest stadiums in Europe.

What makes Anfield special isn't just the size — it's the atmosphere. The stadium is considered by many to have the best atmosphere in England, and perhaps in all of Europe. The combination of four stands very close to the pitch, a passionate crowd that never stops singing, and the venue's rich history — creates an experience unlike any other in the world of football.

Stand map — where's the best place to sit at Anfield?

Before buying tickets for Liverpool, it's important to know Anfield's four stands and understand what suits you in terms of experience, view, and budget. Each stand offers a completely different experience.

The Kop — the legendary stand (South)

The Kop is the beating heart of Anfield and one of the most famous stands in world football. It's named after the Battle of Spion Kop from 1900 during the Boer War in South Africa, in which many soldiers from the Liverpool and Lancashire area were killed. The steep hill where the battle took place resembled the steep stand built in 1906 at the south end of the pitch.

This is the stand where the most passionate and loudest fans sit — the singing of "You'll Never Walk Alone" before every home match starts here and spreads in waves across the whole stadium. The Kop holds about 12,390 seats on a single tier — making it one of the largest and most impressive single-tier stands in all of Europe. Even though it's seated, fans in the Kop stand for almost the entire match.

Kenny Dalglish Stand — the central stand (North)

The north stand is located opposite the Main Stand, and is named after Kenny Dalglish — a club legend who won three league titles as a player, won the European Cup in 1978 and again in 1981 and 1984, and later served as manager, leading the team to the double in 1986. The stand has two tiers of seats with an excellent, unobstructed view of the pitch.

Anfield Road Stand — the new, modern stand (East)

The stand that underwent the massive expansion completed in January 2024. It now has two modern tiers with new seats, giant screens, and upgraded service facilities. Excellent view from every seat. The lower right-hand corner is usually where the away team's fans sit (Away Section) — conditions there have also been upgraded following the expansion.

Main Stand — the largest and main stand (West)

The largest stand at Anfield — 20,500 seats across three impressive tiers. Dramatically expanded in 2016 at a cost of £114 million. This is where the premium boxes, the VIP and Hospitality area, the teams' dressing rooms, the press room, and the legendary "This is Anfield" sign that players touch on their way out of the tunnel onto the pitch are located.

How do you get to Anfield from Israel? — all the options

Note this important point: there are no direct flights from Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to Liverpool. This is a fact that many Israelis planning a trip to Anfield aren't aware of. Liverpool's airport — John Lennon Liverpool Airport (code: LPL), named after John Lennon of the Beatles — doesn't receive direct flights from Tel Aviv. So you need to plan your route in stages. Here are the three main options:

Option 1: Fly to London, then train (the most recommended option)

Option 2: Fly to London, then a cheap domestic flight

Option 3: Direct flight to Manchester, then a short train ride

From Liverpool Lime Street station to Anfield Stadium — arriving on matchday

Arrived at Liverpool Lime Street? Great. Now you need to get to Anfield Stadium, which is about 3.5 kilometers northeast of Liverpool's city center. Here are all the options:

Parking: There's no official parking lot at Anfield — it's a stadium located within a dense residential neighborhood. Local residents offer private parking in their yards for £10–£20 per matchday. You can also book parking in advance through the JustPark app. But our strong recommendation: avoid driving to Anfield on matchday. The streets around the stadium are closed to traffic, congestion is very heavy, and leaving after the match can take an hour or more.

Hotels near Anfield — where to sleep in Liverpool?

Liverpool offers a huge and diverse range of hotels and hostels, from simple budget hostels to luxury boutique hotels. Here are our detailed recommendations by proximity to the stadium and by budget:

Hotels within walking distance of Anfield (up to 15 minutes on foot)

Hotels in central Liverpool (recommended for the full city experience)

Important tip for Israelis: On a big matchday, hotels around Anfield and in central Liverpool fill up very fast and prices rise. Book one to two months in advance for regular Premier League matches. If you're coming for the Merseyside derby (against Everton), a big Champions League match, or a match against Manchester United — book at least 3 months in advance.

Food and drink — what to eat at Anfield and nearby?

One of the things that makes the matchday experience at Anfield exceptional is the wealth of food options. Liverpool is known for its rich and diverse food culture, and the Anfield area — which is undergoing significant urban renewal — offers options you won't find at other stadiums.

Homebaked Bakery — Anfield's legendary bakery

Homebaked is a real institution and one of the symbols of the Anfield area. Located at 197 Oakfield Road, right across from the stadium gate, this is a unique community bakery run as a cooperative by the neighborhood's residents. The bakery was founded as a community project and became a symbol of the Anfield area's renewal. You must try the following dishes:

Georgie Porgy Cafe

A warm, homey café on Anfield Road, very popular with local fans and tourists before the match. Offers a Full English Breakfast (eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, toast, and grilled tomato), fresh sandwiches, homey hot dishes, and tea and coffee. Especially friendly prices: £5–£10 for a full, filling meal.

Food inside Anfield Stadium

Pubs and restaurants near the stadium — the matchday experience

Important practical tips for Israelis coming to Anfield

UK entry authorization — UK ETA (mandatory from 2025!)

Starting in 2025, every Israeli citizen arriving in the UK must have an ETA — Electronic Travel Authorization. This is not a full visa, but a simple electronic authorization that costs just £10 and is valid for two years (multiple entries). You must apply through the official UK ETA app (available on iPhone and Android) at least 72 hours before your flight. Without an approved ETA you will not be allowed to board your flight to the UK. This applies to all types of visits of up to 6 months.

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Important tips for matchday at Anfield

Anfield's history — why this is the most special place in world football

The Kop — more than a stand, a cultural phenomenon

Anfield's Kop isn't just steps with seats — it's a cultural phenomenon that has influenced all of world football. It's named after the Battle of Spion Kop (January 1900) during the Boer War in South Africa, in which hundreds of soldiers from the Lancashire regiment were killed — many of them from the Liverpool area. The steep, mountain-like hill where the deadly battle took place resembled the steep stand built in 1906.

In the 1960s and 1970s of the 20th century, the Kop held up to 28,000 standing fans packed together in astonishing density — a kind of roaring, surging red sea that terrified every visiting team that came to Anfield. The atmosphere was legendary — singing, shouting, humor, and complete madness. In 1994, following the Taylor Report published after the terrible Hillsborough disaster (1989, 97 Liverpool fans killed), the Kop was converted from a standing stand to an all-seater stand, and its capacity dropped to 12,390. But the atmosphere, the singing, and the spirit — remained exactly the same.

"You'll Never Walk Alone" — the anthem that stuns the world

The song, originally written in 1945 for Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical "Carousel", became Liverpool FC's unofficial anthem in the 1960s, when fans in the Kop adopted the 1963 cover version by Gerry and the Pacemakers. Since then, "You'll Never Walk Alone" is sung with immense emotion before every home match at Anfield — the initials YNWA are engraved on the red Shankly Gate above the stadium's main entrance.

The moment when 61,000 people raise red scarves and sing together "Walk on, walk on, with hope in your hearts, and you'll never walk alone" — it's one of the most powerful, moving, and spine-tingling moments in all of world sport. Rival players, rival managers, and journalists from around the world admit that it changes the game and that there's nothing like it in any other stadium.

"This is Anfield" sign — the metal plaque that terrifies champions

Bill Shankly, Liverpool's legendary manager (1959–1974), put up a metal sign reading "This is Anfield" at the entrance from the tunnel to the pitch in the early 1970s — to remind visiting teams where they had arrived and to intimidate them. Tradition says Liverpool players touch the sign on their way out to the pitch for good luck and encouragement. Different managers throughout history have treated the sign in different and surprising ways — Jürgen Klopp, when he arrived at Liverpool in 2015 as the new manager, announced that the players didn't yet deserve to touch the sign because they hadn't proven themselves. Only after the team started winning and succeeding did the players "get permission" from Klopp to touch the sign.

Liverpool 4–0 Barcelona (2019) — "the Miracle of Anfield"

7 May 2019, Champions League semifinal, second leg. Liverpool lost 0-3 in the first leg at Barcelona's Camp Nou. Without Mohamed Salah and without Roberto Firmino — the two big stars who were injured. Facing Liverpool was Barcelona with Leo Messi, Luis Suárez, and Jordi Alba — one of the best teams in the world. No expert, no bettor, no one in the world gave Liverpool a real chance of coming back from a three-goal deficit.

What happened at Anfield that legendary night became one of the greatest and most moving moments in the entire history of world football: Liverpool won 4-0 (4-3 on aggregate in Liverpool's favor). Divock Origi, who only made the starting lineup because of injuries, scored twice. Georginio Wijnaldum came off the bench at halftime and scored two goals within just two minutes — and Trent Alexander-Arnold executed the legendary quick corner, catching all of Barcelona unprepared, and Origi sealed the win with the fourth goal.

Anfield shook that night. 54,000 fans (the capacity before the expansion) screamed, cried, and celebrated like never before. Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said after the match: "That crowd… they're another player on the pitch. Anfield on a European night is something else entirely. They turned the impossible into the possible." Liverpool went on to win the Champions League that same season — their sixth title.

What the greatest managers have said about Anfield

Anfield Stadium tour — Anfield Stadium Tour & Museum

Even if you didn't manage to get a ticket for a match, or you're in Liverpool on a day with no match — the guided stadium tour is worth every moment. It's an exciting and fascinating experience even for those who aren't Liverpool fans.

Anfield and the L4 area — what else is there to do nearby?

The Anfield and L4 area is undergoing an exciting process of urban renewal. In addition to visiting the stadium, here are a few things you can do in the area:

Frequently asked questions — Anfield Stadium

How much do tickets cost for a match at Anfield?

Ticket prices for regular Liverpool Premier League matches range from £30 (Upper Anfield Road Stand — the cheapest option) to £75 and up (Kop, Main Stand Centre — the most sought-after). For Champions League matches, the Merseyside derby against Everton, and matches against Manchester United — prices rise to £80–£150 and up. Through TikTik you can get tickets even for matches sold out at the box office — including the Kop and Main Stand.

Can you fly directly from Tel Aviv to Liverpool?

No, there are no direct flights from Ben Gurion Airport to Liverpool. The options are: (1) fly to London and then a 2:10-hour train or a cheap domestic flight, or (2) fly directly to Manchester and then just a 45-minute train ride.

What is Anfield Stadium's current capacity?

Anfield's current capacity is 61,276 seats, following the expansion of the Anfield Road Stand completed in January 2024. This makes Anfield the fourth-largest stadium in the Premier League. Liverpool are planning a further expansion of the Kop that could raise the total capacity to about 80,000 in the future.

Is there halal or kosher food at Anfield Stadium?

Halal food — yes, there are dedicated stalls inside the stadium at several locations. Kosher food — unfortunately not available inside the stadium, and even in Liverpool itself kosher options are very limited. Our recommendation: pack kosher food from home or buy it in London/Manchester before arriving in Liverpool.

What is the Kop and why is it so famous?

The Kop (Spion Kop) is Anfield's southern stand — home to Liverpool FC's most passionate and loudest fans. It's named after a battle from the Boer War in South Africa (1900) in which soldiers from Liverpool were killed. About 12,390 fans sit in one giant tier and create an electric atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the world — non-stop singing, incredible tifos, and energy that directly affects the match and its results.

Do Israelis need a visa for the UK?

Israeli citizens don't need a visa to visit the UK for up to 6 months, but starting in 2025 an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required — a simple electronic entry authorization costing £10, valid for two years and multiple entries. You must apply through the official UK ETA app at least 72 hours before your flight time.

What's the cheapest way to get from London to Liverpool?

Train with early booking through Trainline.com — you can find tickets starting from £30 from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street (2 hours and 10 minutes). An even cheaper alternative: intercity bus Megabus or National Express — from just £5–£15, but the ride is long: 4–5 hours.

Book tickets for Liverpool at Anfield — the experience awaits you

Want to experience Anfield for yourself? TikTik offers tickets to every Liverpool FC match — Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, and the legendary Merseyside derby. All tickets are verified and guaranteed, with secure delivery and Hebrew-speaking customer service.

Anfield isn't just a football stadium — it's a one-of-a-kind experience, a place where history lives and breathes in every corner. The moment when 61,000 people raise red scarves and sing "You'll Never Walk Alone" together, the moment the ball hits the net and the entire Kop explodes with joy — these are moments that will stay with you for life. Whether you're a die-hard Liverpool fan or simply a football lover who wants to see one of the most iconic places in the world of sport — Anfield is waiting for you. You'll Never Walk Alone.

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