Anfield is one of the most iconic stadiums in world football, with a history to rival any ground across the globe. The mystique around the stadium has made it one of the most-visited football grounds in the United Kingdom, with tourists coming from far and wide to experience the famous Anfield atmosphere.
In recent years, the stadium has undergone renovation work which has seen the capacity grow to over 60,000. This has meant more people than ever before visiting Anfield on a matchday which has led to an unprecedented demand for Anfield stadium parking.
The guide below will provide you with all the information you need to know on where best to park before a match at Anfield.
Official match parking at Anfield
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There are a few official car parks at Anfield, however, it is very difficult to get yourself into one of them on a matchday.
On a non-matchday, however, the club encourage visitors to park in the Sir Kenny Daglish car park. Parking here is free on a non-matchday and the entrance can be found on Walton Breck Road (L4 0RE). All cars will be searched before entering.
On a matchday, fans are urged to use public transport to get to the stadium. However, for those driving, the club advises them to use St Domingo Car Park, which is around a nine-minute walk from Anfield. Passes for this car park can be bought in advance by contacting the club on 0843 170 5555 or by visiting their tickets page.
There are some pay-on-the-gate car parking passes at St Domingo Car Park, however, these will usually go relatively quickly. The car park opens three hours before kick-off and is located at St Domingo Rd, Hodder St, Liverpool (L5 0RT).
Free Anfield stadium parking
The area around Anfield is a residential area with permit-only parking on every street in the vicinity. Finding a free place to park within a mile of the stadium is impossible so unless you want to walk from the city centre (2.5 miles), you are going to need to pay for a car parking space.
Alternative parking near Anfield
Due to the lack of free and official car parking options near the ground, several unofficial car parks pop up on a matchday. If you drive to Anfield and then drive around the vicinity, you are guaranteed to come across several people in hi-vis jackets waving you into these car parks.
As they are unofficial, you are leaving your vehicle at your own risk, but most of them employ a ‘guard' to keep a watch of all vehicles while the match is going on. Other risks include being blocked in by other cars, as these car parks like to fill every possible gap with a vehicle.
The general rule regarding prices at these unofficial car parks is that the closer to the ground you get, the more expensive they are.
One of the most popular car parks around Anfield in terms of value for money is the car park at the New Derry Social Club. This can be found at 7 Mere Ln, Liverpool L5 0QW and costs £5 per car. The social club is just a ten-minute walk away from the stadium.
Disabled parking at Anfield
Disabled supporters are able to request an accessible car parking space when purchasing tickets for a match at Anfield. To qualify for this, you will need to be officially registered as a disabled supporter with the club and make the request at the point of purchasing tickets.
Unfortunately, due to limited availability, the club can't guarantee that every disabled supporter will get a car parking space.
Accessible spaces are available in the following LFC car parks:
- Stanley Park
- Utting Avenue
- Anfield Road Car Park