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Hillsborough Stadium has been Sheffield Wednesday's home since 1899, making it one of the oldest football grounds still in use in English football.
With a current capacity of 34,854, the historic South Yorkshire stadium has hosted World Cup matches, European Championship fixtures and some of the biggest attendances in domestic football.
Here, FootballGroundGuide looks at Hillsborough through the numbers that tell its story.
Hillsborough Stadium by the numbers
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Opened | 2nd September 1899 |
| Sheffield Wednesday's home since | 1899 |
| Age in 2026 | 127 years |
| Current capacity | 34,854 |
| All-time record attendance | 72,841 |
| Record attendance match | Sheffield Wednesday vs Manchester City |
| Record attendance date | 17th February 1934 |
| Record league attendance | 69,741 |
| Pitch dimensions | 106m x 72m |
| Naming-rights deals sold | 0 |
The record attendance was set on 17th February 1934, when 72,841 spectators watched Sheffield Wednesday face Manchester City in an FA Cup fifth-round tie.
Hillsborough's history and major football events
Originally known as Owlerton Stadium, Hillsborough opened on 2nd September 1899, with Wednesday moving from Olive Grove to their new home.
The ground has undergone numerous improvements, including the opening of the South Stand in 1913, the completion of the North Stand roof in 1961 and extensive redevelopment between 1990 and 1993 to create an all-seater stadium.
Hillsborough has also hosted more than 30 FA Cup semi-finals, matches at the 1966 FIFA World Cup and five fixtures during Euro '96.
Its pitch measures 106m by 72m, making it one of the widest playing surfaces in English professional football.
The four main stands are the South Stand, Kop, North Stand and West Stand.
Hillsborough ticket prices by the numbers
For the 2026/27 League One season, Wednesday's adult season-ticket prices range from £415 for renewing supporters on the Kop to £570 in the South Stand.
New season-ticket holders pay between £440 and £600, depending on location.
Ticket prices for a typical league game could cost adult non-members around £34 on the Kop to £46 in the South Stand.
With 127 years of history, a record attendance exceeding 72,000 and a long association with major domestic and international football, Hillsborough remains one of English football's most iconic traditional stadiums.