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The Top 10 Best Football Stations To Visit In Europa

ByDave Stopher

Aug 5, 2019

There are plenty of amazing things to do in Europe. Places like Amsterdam have a way of welcoming newcomers and providing a great time for locals. That said, nothing is quite the same as visiting some of the best football stations in Europa. As the global sport that it is, these stadiums provide memorable experiences that everyone can relate to. They bring in friends and strangers in a way that nothing else can. Not to mention, they allow you to bask in the glory of a team win or cheer trying. For these reasons and more, visiting one or more of these stations should be a priority on your to-do list. With this in mind, let’s take a look at the top ten famous football stations to visit in Europa.

 

10: Stade Vélodrome

With renovations made in 2016 to enhance the football fan experience, Stade Vélodrome in Marseille is perhaps the most popular stadium in all of France. Home to the Olympique de Marseille football team of France League 1, this stadium offers highly competitive action to watch on the football side of things. From the fan’s perspective, it can hold over 67,000 people. Add in the amazing curved oval style of the stadium and, this is a must-visit football station in Europa. 

 

9: Anfield

In Liverpool, one stadium on everyone’s bucket-list is Anfield. Although it looks small from afar, Anfield is deceptively large with an ability to hold close to 55,000 fans with an amazing view of the pitch. Home to the well-known Liverpool F.C. football team of the Premier League of England, the rumble created by these fans is something that everyone needs to experience. Recent transfers made by the team have made this stadium even more packed as of late.

8: Stade De France

Another amazing football station located in France is the renowned Stade De France. Situated right outside of Paris, this stadium is used by none other than the French National Football Team. With a capacity of well over 80,000, the Stade De France makes the list of the top ten largest stadiums in all of Europa. Given its size, it holds other events aside from football such as large concerts. It’s a well-rounded stadium in every sense of the word.

 

7: Stadio Olimpico

Moving on to Rome, the Stadio Olimpico is a legendary stadium that every football fan needs to visit at least once. This stadium has stood the test of time since braking ground in 1901. For over a century, the Stadio Olimpico has served as a platform for the Olympic games, amazing football, and other large social events. Above all, it continues to serve as the standard of excellence for other stadiums across Europa.

 

6: Amsterdam Johan Cruijff Arena

Visiting the Amsterdam Johan Cruijff Arena in the Netherlands has proven to be an experience like no other. As the stomping grounds of the AFC Ajax football team of the top tier league in the Netherlands, the fans of Ajax are known for creating some of the wildest scenes in all of football. Needless to say, this is a great stadium to take a tour if you want to test your passion for the game. As far as capacity, it can hold over 54,500 fans making it one of the best places to visit in Amsterdam.

5: Allianz Arena

In Germany, one of the most beautiful football stations in terms of architecture is the Allianz Arena. It uses unique exterior plastic panels that can be lit up and moved accordingly. Located in Munich, this stadium is home to 75,000 fans of FC Bayern Munich and the German National Football Team. In other words, it’s the home base of football in Germany.

4: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

One of the most popular football teams in the entire world is Real Madrid of the Spanish Premier League. With that said, it is no surprise that their stadium is just as popular. Known as the Santiago Bernabéu, this stadium can hold over 80,000 passionate football fans. Although it serves as a football stadium first, it is quite versatile in that it holds other large venues regularly.

3: Camp Nou

Another stadium that is well-known because of its global powerhouse of a football team is the Camp Nou stadium. As the rivaling stadium of the Real Madrid football team, Camp Nou is home to the popular F.C. Barcelona team. With the seating capacity of nearly 100,000 people, Camp Nou takes home the distinction of the largest stadium in all of Spain and Europa. Created in the early 1950s, Camp Nou is another stadium that has stood the test of time. 

 

2: Old Trafford

As far as the most classic stadiums in England are concerned, none are as legendary as the Old Stafford Stadium in Manchester. Established in 1905, this stadium continues to serve as the home base to fans of the popular Manchester United football team. With a capacity of nearly 75,000, it is the largest stadium in the United Kingdom.

 

1: Wembley Stadium

Last but not least, one of the best football stations to visit in all of Europa is Wembley Stadium. Situated in London, it is the home of the England National Football team. What makes this stadium so unique is that it doesn’t over capacitate or overserve any experience. It has offered the most balanced football fan experience since its establishment in the early 2000s.