Stadiums
Borussia Dortmund Stadium Tour
Here's a look at the Borussia Dortmund Stadium Tour. Signal Iduna Park, also known as Westfalenstadion, holds nearly 82,000 people, making it biggest football stadium in Germany and the 7th biggest in Europe. Its most famous feature by far is the South Bank, or Südtribüne, which holds over 24,000 people and is known as the…
Bayern Munich Stadium Tour
Come along for a Bayern Munich Stadium Tour. Their 75,000-seat Allianz Arena has hosted a World Cup Semifinal and a Champions League Final, and it's a modern, beautiful place to watch football. How to Book a Bayern Munich Stadium Tour The Bayern Munich Stadium Tour, which also includes the club's museum, runs every non-matchday from…
Premier League and Championship Stadium News
With the 2021-22 Premier League fixtures released, it is now time to start thinking about getting back to the grounds and enjoying the atmosphere of an English football game. With fans coming back to the stands, Groundhopper Soccer Guides has some updates on stadium projects in both the Premier League and the Championship. Everton's New…
Everton’s New Stadium Gets Government Approval
The path is cleared for Everton's new stadium to replace Goodison Park potentially as early as 2024. English football clubs are constantly weighing tradition versus economics, the past versus the future. For clubs like Everton, this often comes down to where you play your games. Do you preserve the history in your current ground or…
Flying into London, Looking for Soccer Stadiums
If you are lucky enough to fly into London on a clear day and pass over the central part of the city, you are treated to one of the great city views on Earth. You can also see quite a few soccer stadiums, if you know where to look. Here's a quick guide from Groundhopper…
Let’s Geek Out Over Football Stadiums in England!
It should go without saying that we at Groundhopper Guides love us some English football stadiums, even the crappy ones, and especially the classic ones. So if you're anything like us and you want to get a look at all the football stadiums in England, even virtually, then here are some links and YouTube channels…
A Guide to the Must See Historic Football Stadiums in England
One of the best things about seeing games in person is that many of the English football stadiums are worthy destinations in their own right. So here's our football ground guide of stadiums in England that we think should be at the top of your groundhopping wish list. What makes English Football Grounds so Great?…
South London Club Dulwich Hamlet Given Go-Ahead for New Ground
Dulwich Hamlet, a fun and interesting sixth-tier club in South London's Southwark neighborhood, has been given the go-ahead for a new stadium on its current site. I got to see them on their triumphant return to Champion Hill after a difficult time being locked out of their own ground. I found them to be a…
A Look at Brentford’s New Stadium
Brentford FC in West London was always at the top of my list for people who wanted to see English soccer beyond the Premier League -- before they were promoted to the Premier League for the 2021-22 season (the first time in the top tier since 1946-47). Up until the 2020-21 season, it was all…
Take a Tour of the New Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Ever since Tottenham Hotspur opened their new stadium in North London, people have been flocking there for both games and tours. I managed to take a tour of the new Spurs stadium so here are a few notes and photos from the experience. How Do You Tour Tottenham Stadium? On the one hand, it's pretty…