Anfield

History

Anfield opened in 1884 as Everton’s home but became Liverpool FC’s stadium in 1892 after a split. Located in Anfield, Liverpool, it’s one of England’s most historic grounds. Over the years, it was rebuilt multiple times—major redevelopments were in 1992 (Main Stand/Centenary), 1994 (Kop), and later phases in 2014–2016 and 2021–2024—boosting capacity and modernising facilities.

Description

Anfield now seats 61,276 spectators, making it the 5th largest football stadium in England. It features four main stands: the triple-tiered Main Stand, the iconic single-tier Kop (~12,400 seats), the two-tier Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand, and the Anfield Road End, recently redeveloped to add ~7,000 seats.

Architectural Features

Key elements include the historic Art Deco-style Shankly Gates and statues of Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley. Entry now uses RFID smart cards rather than traditional turnstiles—over 80 RFID gates were installed in 2005. Modern additions respect heritage while boosting capacity and safety.

What is the Kop?

The Kop, formally known as the Spion Kop, is Liverpool’s famed single-tier stand behind one goal. Named in 1906, it once held over 12,000 standing fans before all-seater conversion in 1994. Even seated, it remains one of Europe’s most passionate and atmospheric stands.

Records

Record attendance was 61,905 at an FA Cup match in 1952. Today, biggest league attendance is 60,420 in 2025. Recent events like Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour (62,000+ attendees in 2024) have also set stadium records.