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Anfield guide: a match in Liverpool
Singing You'll Never Walk Alone with the Kop is a dream for many fans. The trip is easy; the ticket, much less so. This guide explains honestly how it works and how to avoid losing your money.
- ≈ 61,000capacity
- The Kopthe famous stand
- Membersfor most tickets
- ETAto enter the UK
The real challenge: the ticket
Anfield sells out every match. There is almost no general sale: you have to go through the club's system.
1. Become an All Red member
The annual All Red membership (or its lighter version) gives access to member sales, usually by ballot. Membership doesn't guarantee a ticket, and some big games are reserved for members who have already built up a match history.
2. The Ticket Exchange
The only official resale platform: supporters put their tickets back at face value. You need to be a member and check often; tickets go in seconds.
3. Hospitality
Hospitality packages (meal, guaranteed seat) are sold by the club and its official travel partners. It's expensive, but the safest route for a visitor who needs a specific date.
Beware of resale sites: in the UK, reselling a football ticket without the club's permission is a criminal offence. Anfield tickets are digital and tied to the holder's account; the club cancels resold tickets and has issued stadium bans. A ticket bought from an unofficial site can be refused at the gate, with no refund.
Up-to-date information at liverpoolfc.com/tickets.
Getting to Liverpool
| Arriving at | Into the city | Approx. time |
|---|---|---|
| John Lennon airport | Express bus to the city centre | ≈ 30 to 40 min |
| Manchester airport | Direct train to Liverpool Lime Street | ≈ 1 h to 1 h 30 |
| London | Direct train from Euston to Liverpool Lime Street | ≈ 2 h 15 |
Manchester airport has many more international flights: it's often the simplest option, and lets you add a match at Old Trafford.
Before you go: most overseas visitors, including EU and Swiss citizens, need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK. Apply a few days before you travel on the official gov.uk site.
From the centre to Anfield
Anfield is about 3 km north-east of the centre, up a hill. Walking is doable, but it climbs.
- 917 express bus: leaves near Lime Street station, about 15 minutes to the ground on matchdays.
- Bus 17: from Queen Square bus station (the 14 and 19 also stop a few minutes from the ground).
- Train + Soccerbus: Merseyrail (Northern Line) to Sandhills, then the Soccerbus to the ground. It runs before and after the match; check the last departure.
Get there early: the streets around the ground, pubs like The Albert right next to the Kop, and the anthem before kick-off are all part of it.
Where to sit
- The Kop: the legendary stand behind the goal, the loudest.
- Main Stand: the big side stand with the best view.
- Anfield Road End: recently expanded, also home to the away section.
- Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand: the side stand opposite the Main Stand.
In practice, with the ballot system, you don't always choose your stand: take what comes up.
Typical budget
- Travel (much cheaper outside school holidays and booked early);
- All Red membership, then a face-value ticket, or a hospitality package;
- One or two nights in Liverpool;
- ETA, buses, food and a pre-match pint.
Our real costs will be published here after our test trip to Liverpool.
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There's more to Liverpool than one club. Each has its own full guide: getting there, tickets, stands and tips.
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FAQ
How do I get a ticket for Anfield?
Most tickets are sold to All Red members, often by ballot, and official resale goes through the club's Ticket Exchange. For a visitor, the other reliable route is hospitality sold by the club or its official partners.
Can I buy a Liverpool ticket on a resale site?
Strongly discouraged. In the UK, reselling a football ticket without the club's permission is an offence, tickets are digital and tied to an account, and the club cancels resold tickets.
How do I get to Anfield from Liverpool city centre?
The 917 express bus leaves near Lime Street and takes about 15 minutes. Bus 17 leaves from Queen Square. Or take Merseyrail to Sandhills, then the Soccerbus.
Do I need permission to enter the UK?
Yes for most overseas visitors, including EU and Swiss citizens: an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), applied for before you travel, plus a valid passport or accepted ID.
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