Manchester United vs Sabah FC 10 Sep 2026

Old Trafford has 2 designated options for matchday parking:

• E1 – East Car Park 80 m (1 min) walk
• E2 – East Car Park 80 m (1 min) walk

Both car parks can only be accessed via Wharfside Way with the relevant permits. Anyone attempting to access via Chester Road will be directed around the traffic system which will cause further delays.

Trafford Council operates a pay-to-park facility on event days within the Trafford Village area of Trafford Park, approximately 1.0 km (12 min) walk from Old Trafford. The parking charge is £7 in allocated parking bays on-street.

Other independent approved parking locations are pay on entry and include:

• Incom Group, Waterside – M17 1WD 250 m (3 min) walk
• Lancashire County Cricket Club, Talbot Road – M16 0PX 900 m (11 min) walk
• Trafford House (Bruntwood), Chorley Street – M32 0RS 450 m (5 min) walk
• Victoria Park School, Davyhulme Road East – M32 0XZ 1.9 km (23 min) walk
• Hilti, Trafford Wharf Road – M17 1BY 450 m (5 min) walk
• Trafford College, Talbot Road – M32 0XH 900 m (11 min) walk
• Imperial War Museum, Trafford Wharf Road – M17 1TZ 1.1 km (13 min) walk
• Alexander House, Talbot Road – M16 0PG 750 m (9 min) walk
• Stretford High School, Great Stone Road – M32 0XA 900 m (11 min) walk
• St Anns Primary School, Derbyshire Lane – M32 0DX 2.2 km (26 min) walk

Taxis can pick up and drop off on roads surrounding the venue, but there may be congestion in the area so early arrival is recommended. Likewise, if you're getting picked up after an event, you may want to walk some distance away from the stadium before requesting it.

Bus is a popular way to reach Old Trafford because of its connections with multiple routes:

• 250 – Old Trafford, Sir Matt Busby Way stop · 250 m (3 min) walk
• X50 – Waterside Stop A · 250 m (3 min) walk
• 79 – White City stop · 350 m (4 min) walk
• 255, 256, & 263 Sapphire – Chester Road/Warwick Road stop · 350 m (4 min) walk

Although the stadium has a dedicated Manchester United Football Ground railway station, matchday services to and from it have not run since 2018 due to health and safety concerns.

Trafford Park is the closest operational station to Old Trafford, 2.3 km (28 min) walk from the stadium.

If arriving at Old Trafford by tram, there are multiple options:

• Red Line (Trafford Park Line) – Wharfside stop · 500 m (6 min) walk
• Red Line (Trafford Park Line) – Imperial War Museum stop · 800 m (10 min) walk
• Green Line (Bury Line) & Purple Line (Altrincham Line) – Old Trafford stop · 850 m (10 min) walk

If you are travelling to Old Trafford by bicycle, there are free cycle racks located at the following car parks:

• N2 (Sir Alex Ferguson Stand)
• E2 (East Stand)
• W2 (West Stand)

Please note, you will need to use your own bike lock. Bicycles must not be secured in any other areas across the stadium site at any time. Bicycles secured outside of authorised cycle racks will be promptly removed, which may result in damage for which the club will not be held liable.

Old Trafford is approximately a 4.0 km (48 min) to 5.0 km (60 min) walk from Manchester city centre, so provided you're prepared for a moderate walk it can be practical to arrive on foot. Likewise, if you're travelling from Salford or Stretford, then the stadium may well be within a 2.0 km (24 min) to 4.0 km (48 min) walk.