Prenton Park - Tranmere Rovers Stadium

Away fans are housed in the affectionately named Cowshed Stand at one end, where up to 2,500 fans can be accommodated in this single-tier all-seated stand. You will be relieved that the name is the only connection with a real cowshed.

As this is a covered, all-seated stand, it has good facilities and unhindered views of the playing action, being free of any supporting pillars. The concourses are of a good size, and the acoustics of the stand are good, meaning that away fans can make some noise from inside this stand. The stand is also located close to the pitch, which is always positive.

Food inside includes burgers, cheeseburgers, and hot dogs. These can be purchased either before kick-off or at half-time. In terms of other facilities, such as toilets, the club do their best to ensure everyone feel clean and safe.

A new stadium is on the cards for Tranmere

The club has announced that it is exploring the possibility of moving to a new stadium. This would, it is believed, be an extension of a major regeneration project to transform the Birkenhead Waterfront.

With a capacity of over 16,500, this would be seen as adequate capacity for the Club. However, the club believes that a new stadium would open up new revenue streams for the club, such as increased corporate facilities and event/conference space that they don’t have currently.

Plus, the new stadium would be more accessible to people living in the Liverpool area, not far from the Woodside Ferry Terminal and Hamilton Square Railway Station.

Arguably the most famous Tranmere Rovers fan is former Premier League referee, Mike Dean. Dean recently famously offered his services as a fourth official while attending a match at Prenton Park as a fan when one of the Referee’s assistants on the day went down injured.

Dean has also been caught on camera getting into the thick of the atmosphere at Tranmere Rovers matches as seen in the video below.

Yes. That is Mike Dean going absolutely NUTS celebrating Tranmere’s play-off win over Forest Green ?? pic.twitter.com/24Hf4dpLPU

— Soccer AM (@SoccerAM) May 14, 2019

Prenton Park is known for generating a fantastic atmosphere in the vast majority of games. It can be an incredibly intimidating venue at times, and Tranmere Rovers’ supporters often help change the tide of a match in their side’s favour.

Here are some notable Tranmere Rovers chants:

• Tranmere Till I Die.
• Super White Army.
• We are Going Up.
• And It’s Tranmere Rovers FC.
• It’s a Sin.

Check out the video below for a taste of what you can expect upon your visit to the ground.

A stadium seating capacity of 16,587 means Tranmere Rovers have a modest support base in Wirral, England. Because of that, we have always seen massive support from the stands at Prenton Park and even on the road.

Here are some tifos showcasing the incredible moments when Tranmere Rovers fans displayed exceptional support for their club.

Thousands of fans always turn up for home matches at Prenton Park to support Tranmere Rovers.

🎟️ Ticket sales at Bradford tomorrow will be online-only via QR code – here’s the link from the code to get ahead and buy yours early 👇

Supporters need to create an account, but this will be deleted after the game.#TRFC #SWA

— Tranmere Rovers FC (@TranmereRovers) March 14, 2025

The Kop Stand

The Kop Stand dominates Prenton Park at one end of the stadium. This stand, which opened in 1995, has a large, tall single tier, a capacity of 5,696 seats, and dwarfs the rest of the ground.

The Cowshed Stand

Opposite is the Cowshed Stand, which got its name from the old stand before it was built.

This single-tiered stand looks a little strange, as one side has more rows than the other, giving a sloping effect. It has an electric scoreboard mounted on its roof.

Johnny King Stand

On the other side is the Johnny King Stand (formerly the Borough Road Stand and now named after a former manager), a small covered stand that runs the entire length of the pitch. Both these stands were also opened in 1995.

The Main Stand

On the remaining side of the ground is the Main Stand, which was opened in 1968. It is a fair-sized, two-tiered seated stand that is covered. It has a larger upper tier and contains a couple of supporting pillars.

The team dugouts are also located at the front of this stand. It has a capacity of 5,957. The ground in its corners has a set of four unusual-looking floodlight pylons. Outside the ground, there is a statue of the Club’s most successful manager, John King.

Across the road from the main entrance to Prenton Park is an impressive-looking mural painted on the side of a house, which was finished in 2019. It depicts images of Ian Muir, the club’s leading scorer, and Ray Mathias, who made the most appearances for Tranmere. Below the players, the artist has depicted the Camel Laird Shipyard and the Birkenhead Skyline when viewed from Liverpool.

Although it may not be as glamorous as its city counterparts in Anfield and Goodison Park, Prenton Park is a fantastic stadium nonetheless.

Away fans are located  in the Summit Scaffolding Cowshed Stand, which has the capacity to accommodate 2,000 fans. Entrance is via turnstiles five, six, seven, eight and nine. These can be accessed next to the traffic lights on the corner of Borough Road and Prenton Road West.

Across the ground there are 36 turnstiles, with seven behind Borough Road to access the Johnny King Stand.

Pubs near Prenton Park include:

• The Sportsman Arms – 9 Prenton Road, CH42 7LQ
• Cock & Pullet – 100 Woodchurch Road, CH42 9LP
• Aces nEights – Irvine Road, CH42 6RB

Fans can buy food before kick-off and during the half-time break. The popular options sold at the shops within the stadium are hot dogs, burgers and cheeseburgers.

Alternatively, you can try out a VIP treat at Prenton Park, and of course, for a higher ticket price.

Matchday hospitality at Prenton Park comes with a two-course meal across most of the packages. If you choose Ian Muir Bar Lounge, there is a half-time tea, cake and coffee for £55 package.

Cheeseburger at Tranmere Rovers (@TranmereRovers)

💷 £5 pic.twitter.com/H2MFVMIVMv

— Footy Scran (@FootyScran) August 15, 2022

By Train

The closest railway stations are Rock Ferry and Birkenhead Central, both served by Liverpool Lime Street. Both stations are a fair walk from the ground (15-20 minutes).

By car

From M6/M56, join the M53 and exit at Junction 4, and take the B5151 Mount Road from the fourth exit of the roundabout (the ground is signposted from here). After two-and-a-half miles, when Mount Road becomes Storeton Road, turn right at the traffic lights (there is a church on the far right-hand corner) into Prenton Road West, and the ground is down this road on the right-hand side.

An easier route to the ground is to leave the M53 at Junction 3 and take the A552 Woodchurch Road towards Birkenhead. You will pass a Sainsburys and then as you reach the Half Way House pub turn right at the traffic lights onto the B5151 Mount Road. Take the first left for the ground.

Where to park your car near Prenton Park

There is a car park on the ground, which costs £6; otherwise, there is street parking, but beware that there is a strict resident parking scheme around Prenton Park. Most importantly, book your parking space at trfctickets.co.uk in advance because the parking lot always get filled up.

Further along Borough Road, going past the Kop Stand, is a sports ground with parking spaces costing £3 per car.

You can also park at the Birch Tree pub next to the stadium. It costs £5, which is refunded inside against the purchase price of food and drink.

However, be sure to turn around on the road (facing away from the ground) and travel straight back to the motorway with no problem at all after the match has ended.

The 16,587 capacity of Prenton Park is distributed across the stadium stands as follows:

• The Main Stand – 5,957.
• The Kop Stand – 5,696.
• The Cowshed Stand – 2,500.
• The Johnny King Stand – 2,414.

Whether you are a fan of Tranmere Rovers, a local or just a tourist visiting Merseyside, there is plenty to see inside Prenton Park.

To get started, book your tour in advance via the provided email on the club’s official website.

A trip to Prenton Park means you will experience more than 140 years within a 45-minute guided exploration of the venue.

During the tour, visitors are taken through the club’s football heritage, short presentations and a journey through the lens of an avid club supporter

There will also be photo sessions, even as you gain a rare opportunity to understand what happens behind the scenes at Prenton Park. That notwithstanding, a visit to the club’s store, trophy room, and legend’s corridor should come as a thrilling experience.

Visitors at Tranmere Rovers stadium also get access to the dressing rooms for both home and away teams, then take a maiden walk down the tunnel onto the pitch.

Note that Prenton Park tours are currently priced at £8. This does not include VAT, so ensure to pay the total price indicated at checkout to avoid inconveniences.

In 2025, Tranmere Rovers stadium tours for the general public began on March 5 and will end on July 8.

Tranmere Rovers is located in Birkenhead, Merseyside, England. It means there is plenty to see if you visit the locality.

Here are some nearby attractions you can explore next time you visit Prenton Park Stadium.

Wirral Country Park

This was the first designated Country Park in 1973 and has since won a Green Flag Award. There is plenty to see at Wirral Country Park, including migratory birds and stunning coastal views.

As a nature reserve, Wirral Country Park is home to plenty of wildlife. A morning or evening walk along the nature trails is also something to try.

Mersey Park

If you visit Prenton Park, you wouldn’t want to miss going to Mersey Park, a popular tourist location in Merseyside. From a variety of trees to birds, the park provides a relaxing atmosphere.

The Park was opened in 1885 and has been a major leisure park for both Birkenhead dwellers and visitors, offering various social amenities. Children’s playgrounds and multi-use games areas are only a few of the available amenities.  It is also a popular spot for dog walkers and community events.

Birkenhead Park

Birkenhead Park is also worth visiting after attending a match at Prenton Park or during any day of your choosing, provided it is open to the public. The park, which features historical structures, woodlands and lakes, is publicly funded.

Royden Park Miniature Railways

It takes approximately 18 minutes to drive from Prenton Park to Royden Park Miniature Railways. This is the ideal destination for families touring Wirral, Merseyside.

Wirral Model Engineering Society operates the miniature railways. The best time to visit is during bank holidays and on Sundays from 1:00 p.m.

There is plenty more to see in Birkenhead, so always plan your time well ahead of advance. Other notable locations to tour include, but are not limited to, Eastham County Park, Port Sunlight River Park, and Walker Park.

Football stadia

If you visiting Prenton Park and have a couple of hours spare before or after the match, then a visit to other football stadia in the local area is worth considering.

Two of the most historic football stadiums in the United Kingdom are a short distance away from Prenton Park. Anfield, the home of Liverpool, and Goodison Park, the home of Everton, are both just a 15-minute drive away.

You could also take the opportunity to check out Everton’s new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.

Prenton Park is always available for commercial use, and with several concerts held in the past, we expect to see more such events in the future.

The Wirral Family Festival held in 2024 featured stage dances, kids’ performances and tribute bands.

May Weekender in 2018 is another popular event that has taken place at Prenton Park and it featured live band performances from popular local and international artists.

With the club considering moving to a new stadium to expand their revenue base, we expect more concerts to be held at Tranmere Rovers’ stadium in the future.

Check back for updates on upcoming concerts at Prenton Park.

Liverpool and Everton might dominate football in Merseyside, but Tranmere have been established since 1884 as well. Back in those early days, they played their home games at Steels Field before they looked to secure a more permanent home. That happened in 1887, with the ground going by various names, but the most popular was Prenton Park. The current Prenton Park, however, is not the same place.

The original Tranmere ground was sold off for development, and the club eventually opened a brand new stadium in 1912; they called it Prenton Park. It was a big upgrade on the previous Prenton Park, too, with stands by both touchline and standing terraces elsewhere.

The ground largely remained like that until the nineties legislation forced the club’s hand to make the Tranmere stadium fully seated. The club splashed out north of £3m in that redevelopment. It remains very similar to this day.

Record Attendance

24,424 vs Stoke City
FA Cup 4th Round, 5 February 1972.

Modern All-Seated Attendance Record

16,177 vs Middlesbrough
Division One, 7 May 1995.

Average Attendance

• 2024-2025: 6,208 (League Two)
• 2023-2024: 6,163 (League Two)
• 2022-2023: 6,101 (League Two)
• 2021-2022: 2,413 (Covid) (League Two)
• 2020-2021: 154 (Covid) (League Two)
• 2019-2020: 6,777 (League One)

Merseyside has some of the fiercest football rivalries, and Tranmere Rovers are not exempt from some gruelling neighbourhood encounters.

Despite being closer to Everton and Liverpool, Tranmere Rovers have rarely met with the two EPL clubs, so there is no documented rivalry worth mentioning.

Interestingly, a survey conducted in 2019 dubbed The League of Love and Hate revealed that club supporters of The Rovers regard Oldham Athletic and Bolton Wanderers as their fiercest rivals.

The most recent encounter with Bolton took place in September 2023, a match that ended 2-2 in regular time, but Tranmere won on 5-4 penalties. Between August 2029 and September 2023, these teams clashed five times, with Tranmere coming out as the most dominant side.

Moreover, the most recent duel with Oldham was in November 2024. It has also been a highly competitive rivalry, noting that in the recent ten duels between 2014 and 2024, Tramere bagged four wins, lost thrice to Oldham, with three of the clashes ending in a stalemate.

Other notable Tranmere Rovers rivals are Chester, Wrexham and Southport. According to the 2019 survey report, Tranmere Rovers also regard Crewe Alexandra as their rivals.

It would be fascinating to see Tranmere rise through the divisions and get into the Premier League with Liverpool and Everton. What the power dynamic would be is anyone’s guess. However, having finished 20th in League Two during the 2024/25 season, that is unlikely to happen any time soon as the club stare at another challenging season in the fourth division of English football.

Tranmere Rovers’ Prenton Park has relatively good accessible facilities to ensure that all supporters can enjoy a comfortable matchday experience.

Some of the key facilities include:

• 33 wheelchair spaces inside the ground
• Multiple accessible toilets
• A total of 40 accessible parking spaces – 35 for home fans and five for away supporters

Prenton Park also features a fully accessible club hospitality lounge and a sensory room, located behind the Kop Stand.

Tranmere Rovers have announced that prices for 2025/26 season cards have been frozen. A similar move occurred last year to bring families together on matchdays.

Each full-paying adult is entitled to two free Under 18 Prenton Park season cards. Visit the club shop at the stadium to buy the cards.

Meanwhile, 2025/26 season ticket prices have not been announced yet, so please check back here for future updates as the information becomes available.

During the 2024/25 season, ticket prices for home matches were as follows:

Adult: £23-£26
Senior: £18-£21
18-22: £16-£19
U18: £9
U12; £5

Official Programme £3