Football stadiums have become a central focus in keeping fans entertained and happy. Whether small or big, we have seen attention shift to upgrading Premier League stadiums to meet the best standards possible.
It begs the question: Which are the best and the worst Premier League stadiums today?
For a season ticket holder, away days are the best way of experiencing each EPL venue. However, when it comes to ranking each ground, stadium features, design, atmosphere and accessibility are the hallmarks of every argument.
With the 2025/26 season underway, this list by Football Ground Guide ranks Premier League Stadiums from best to worst.
Every Premier League stadium ranked: Lowest to highest
20) The London Stadium, West Ham
This was the easiest decision on the list, as the London Stadium quite simply will never be a good football stadium.
To be fair, it was never built for this purpose, so it isn't the fault of the architects, who built a brilliant athletics stadium. However, it doesn't function as a football stadium, and it's unlikely to ever do so.
19) Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth
Unfortunately, size does matter in the Premier League, and the Vitality Stadium's capacity of 11,379 simply doesn't suffice.
The stadium isn't one of those tight, compact stadiums that can be used to intimidate opposition players either. The fact that it is a nightmare to get to for northern clubs doesn't help its cause.
18) Amex Stadium, Brighton
I'm not anti-new stadiums – as you'll see later in the piece – but the Amex just doesn't do it for me.
The small ends behind both goals make matters worse, as these are the areas where the atmosphere is meant to be loudest. The best way of describing a trip to the Amex is that it feels like you're off to watch a pre-season friendly.
17) Gtech Community Stadium, Brentford
The Gtech Community Stadium's design is better than the Amex, but its small size knocks it down a few places on this list.
Noise levels can get pretty high here, and Brentford have done a good job of making the most of its small space. If they can expand in the future, even by just 5-10,000, then it could fly into the top half.
16) Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace
If this list were based on home stadium atmosphere, then Selhurst Park would be right up there, but when you consider everything, including transport in and out of the area, pitch views and facilities, it gets dragged down.
It's in serious need of redevelopment, and perhaps the imminent Main Stand renovation could move it up this list.
15) Etihad Stadium, Man City
The Etihad Stadium just feels manufactured in almost every way. The stadium has converted to a football arena better than the London Stadium has, but it still just feels, looks and sounds like a Diet Wembley.
Recent upgrades have slightly bumped it up the list, and the facilities, in fairness, are excellent. It's unlikely that Man City fans will ever escape the ‘Emptihad' allegations, either.
14) Molineux, Wolves
My main gripe with Molineux is where away fans sit. Away ‘ends' should be exactly that – behind one of the goals.
The placement of away fans down one of the sides hinders the atmosphere, but there are some redeeming qualities to Molineux, including the acoustics and the one massive end where home fans sit/stand.
13) Stadium of Light, Sunderland
It's good to have the Stadium of Light back in the Premier League, but there is an argument that it is too big for Sunderland.
With a capacity of nearly 50,000, Sunderland does struggle to sell it out regularly, and although that may change this season, the novelty of Premier League football will soon wear off, and the empty seats will become an eyesore again.
12) Emirates Stadium, Arsenal
The Emirates Stadium falls into the same category as the Etihad Stadium in that it's another smaller rip-off of Wembley. Stadium designs in the mid-2000s lacked ambition and originality.
The noise generated by Arsenal fans here in recent seasons, though, boosts it a few places. If the potential expansion goes ahead and this stadium reaches 80,000, then there is every chance it will move up this list.
11) Stamford Bridge, Chelsea
I'm a fan of Stamford Bridge and believe there is something to be said for one of the biggest clubs in the country playing in a stadium with a capacity of just over 40,000.
I've sat in various parts of the stadium and have never had a bad view, and it's an easy in and out to the centre of London via the local transport links.
10) Turf Moor, Burnley
In terms of a view (not of the football pitch), you won't find a better stadium in England than the top of the James Hargreaves Stand at Turf Moor. There are issues with Turf Moor, though, including its outdated facilities, which are long overdue an upgrade.
9) St James' Park, Newcastle
Many people would have St James' Park higher up this list on reputation alone, but once you've been, you are left a little disappointed.
This is perhaps influenced by the fact that away fans are placed up in the gods, meaning you don't get a full appreciation of the entire stadium or the atmosphere. A visit to the home sections could see this stadium fly up the rankings.
8) The City Ground, Nottingham Forest
The City Ground was a welcome addition to the Premier League a few years back, with its old-school traditional style much-needed in the ever-growing landscape of new builds.
This place can get incredibly noisy when the fans are on, thanks in part to the excellent acoustics.
7) Craven Cottage, Fulham
I toyed with placing Craven Cottage higher than some of the big guns to come, but I've committed to the size matters campaign, so this was as high as it was ever going to get.
Despite that, I love Craven Cottage, it's a unique football stadium, and its location is the best in the division – on the banks of the Thames in an area packed with pubs and bars.
6) Elland Road, Leeds
It will be great to have Elland Road back in the top flight as Leeds supporters never fail to a) fill it and b) generate brilliant noise inside it.
When you're at Elland Road, you feel like you're at a proper football match with high stakes, something that isn't always the case in modern stadiums.
5) Anfield, Liverpool
The fabled Anfield atmosphere is far from what it once was, with the recent expansion work hurting that side of things.
However, it remains one of the most iconic stadiums in world football, and the Kop remains as imperious as ever from the opposite end. Virgil van Dijk's rallying cry at the end of last season for fans to wear red to Anfield could have a positive impact.
4) Old Trafford, Man Utd
This could be biased, but I'm told the Old Trafford away end is the best in the country, so despite all the hullabaloo about it supposedly being on the brink of collapsing, there is secretly a lot of love for it.
When it's loud, it's the loudest in the country, and its lopsided design adds plenty of character. It will be a shame when the club move out.
3) Villa Park, Aston Villa
Villa Park is the archetype for tradition in the world of football stadiums and is many fans' favourite away day.
It's also bigger than you expect, with a capacity of 42,640, and this will increase in the coming years to over 50,000. The history of the stadium in relation to FA Cup semi-finals is another plus point for the famous old stadium.
2) Hill Dickinson Stadium, Everton
The noise around this stadium during its build was an indication that Everton were building something truly special.
The early indicators from those who have visited are that Everton have upgraded on Goodison Park, which was far from a given when you consider the history and tradition of their former home.
The stands hang over the pitch, the acoustics are excellent, and there isn't a bad view in the house.
1) Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Tottenham
The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is the best football stadium I've visited in the United Kingdom, proving that new builds can be successful.
In fairness, White Hart Lane was also good, but the new stadium has everything you would want – stands on top of the pitch, a single giant end, large concourses, state-of-the-art facilities, and a big capacity.
