One of the most famous football grounds in the world, the ‘Theatre of Dreams’ is home to Manchester United Football Club.
Where is it ?
KEY FACTS
Sport: FootballLocation: Old Trafford is located within a few miles of Manchester city centre, in the north-west of England.
New or existing: Existing
Permanent or temporary: Permanent
Number of events: 2
Find out how to get to Old Trafford during the London 2012 Games
ABOUT THE OLD TRAFFORD
The ‘Theatre of Dreams’ is home to Manchester United Football Club. It first opened in 1910 and recently expanded to 76,000 seats. It is the second largest football ground in the UK.
DURING THE GAMES
Old Trafford will host nine Football matches during the Olympic Games, including a semi-final in both the men's and women's competitions.
AFTER THE GAMES
The stadium will continue to host Manchester United matches.
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