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Villa Park has been Aston Villa's home since 1897, becoming one of the most recognisable stadiums in English football during more than a century of history.
With a usual capacity of 43,205, the ground is undergoing a major transformation during the 2026/27 season, with the North Stand redevelopment set to take capacity beyond 50,000.
Here, FootballGroundGuide looks at Villa Park through the numbers that tell its story.
Villa Park by the numbers
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1897 |
| Aston Villa's home since | 1897 |
| Usual capacity | 43,205 |
| Operating capacity in 2026/27 | Approximately 37,000 |
| Future capacity | 50,000+ |
| Original construction cost | £16,733 |
| North Stand redevelopment cost | Approximately £100m |
| Record attendance | 76,588 |
| Record attendance match | Aston Villa vs Derby County |
| Record attendance date | 2nd March 1946 |
| Pitch dimensions | 105m x 68m |
Villa Park's record attendance was set on 2nd March 1946, when Aston Villa faced Derby County in an FA Cup quarter-final.
The stadium has also hosted 57 FA Cup semi-finals, more than any other venue in England.
Villa Park's history and redevelopment numbers
The North Stand is being redeveloped during the 2026/27 season, with its closure reducing Villa Park's operating capacity to approximately 37,000.
The £100m project will increase the North Stand's capacity from around 5,000-6,500 seats to more than 12,000.
Additional works will improve hospitality facilities and deliver approximately 500 square metres of new first-team changing, medical and physiotherapy facilities.
The redevelopment is scheduled for completion ahead of the 2027/28 campaign, taking the stadium's overall capacity beyond 50,000 in preparation for UEFA Euro 2028.
Villa Park has also hosted 17 senior England men's internationals, including matches at the 1966 World Cup and Euro 1996.
Villa Park ticket prices by the numbers
Aston Villa's published 2026/27 adult Premier League ticket prices vary by opponent and seating zone.
Adult 19-match season tickets range from £703 to £997.50, depending on the seating zone, while supporters adding Champions League matches can purchase a 23-match package.
With a record crowd of 76,588, a £100m redevelopment and a future capacity exceeding 50,000, Villa Park is preparing for a new chapter in its history while retaining its place among England's most historic football grounds.