The Anfield Road Stand expansion added 7,000 seats to the stadium. This project increased the total capacity to 61,276. The new seats include 5,200 general admission seats and 1,800 hospitality seats. Liverpool first used the partially complete upper tier in December 2023 against Manchester United. That match saw 57,158 attendees. In February 2024, the stand reopened for a match against Burnley, which drew 59,896 fans. The club then set a record in March 2024 when 59,947 fans attended a match against Manchester City. The project reached final completion in March 2025 after the club finished roof cladding and hospitality upgrades. The club received a General Safety Certificate from Liverpool City Council in March 2025. The expansion of the Anfield Road Stand added 7,000 seats, including 5,200 general admission seats and 1,800 hospitality seats, which brings the total capacity of the stadium to 61,276.
Revenue growth and financial logic
Liverpool generated £101.7 million in matchday revenue during the 2023/24 season. This figure rose 27.44% from the £79.8 million recorded in 2023. The Anfield Road expansion drove this growth. Before the 2016 Main Stand redevelopment, matchday income stayed between £40 million and £65 million. That project cost £110 million and added 8,500 seats. Liverpool now joins Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur in the £100 million matchday revenue club. Matchday income remains lower than Manchester United, Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur. However, the yield per fan sits behind only Arsenal and Chelsea.
The club also signed deals worth up to £446.5m in the summer of 2025. They broke the national transfer record twice for Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak. These funds help the club remain competitive on all fronts. The club is the only English side in the top five of the Deloitte Football Money League.
Demand remains high.
The season ticket struggle
The demand for tickets at Anfield remains high. The season ticket waiting list is closed to new applications. People at the back of the list face an average wait time of 30 years. The club says there are no current plans to reopen the list.
Even though the capacity is now 61,276, the expansion did not eliminate the shortage of seats. The club distributes tickets through loyalty credits, membership tiers, and ballot processes. Supporters who attend more fixtures accumulate more credits. These credits determine priority when matches go on sale. An extra 7,000 seats simply entered this existing structure.
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Pricing tiers and the atmosphere
The club sets category B prices between £45 and £55. Category A prices range from £55 to £80. You likely know the capacity rose, but the pricing logic remains a point of contention. Fenway Sports Group intends to increase ticket prices by a maximum of five per cent each year for the next three years.
Kieran Maguire, a football finance expert, says the club wants to attract a new clientele of better-paying supporters. He suggests that season ticket holders have, to a large extent, outlived their usefulness. Supporters at the Spirit of Shankly group have protested these increases. They want to protect the soul of Anfield.
The atmosphere can feel sedate during matches against lower-table teams. The club allocates a significant section of the new stand to corporate seating. This section serves as a revenue driver. Some fans notice wide open spaces in these sections when guests are not using the facilities. The mix of local fans and tourists is inevitable. Many visitors arrive from overseas for one-off trips. Ticket resale sites list seats in the Kop for much higher prices than the club charges. For a match against Newcastle, one site listed a seat for £469.
Security and matchday entry
The club searches every supporter as part of heightened security. This follows the UK government’s passing of Martyn’s Law. The club implemented these searches in November 2024. The decision follows the need to keep the public safe.
Queues at Turnstile E and Turnstile W can be long. During a match against Barnsley, fans stood in lines that reached the club shop. This impacts the matchday experience. Tom Baker, a fan from Somerset, missed an early goal because of these queues.
The club works to manage these entry points. Paul Cuttill, the club’s chief operating officer, says the club reviews the deployment of stewards at pinch points. At a match against Nottingham Forest, the wait for a supporter arriving 40 minutes before kick-off was 24 minutes. For matches against PSV and Sunderland, the wait time dropped to 16 minutes.
The road closure dispute
The club wants to keep part of Anfield Road closed to motor traffic. This stretch of road runs between Stanley Park and Walton Breck Road via 97th Avenue. It has been closed to vehicles since the construction of the Anfield Road Stand began. Liverpool City Council deferred a decision on the permanent closure.
Residents and some councillors oppose the move. Councillor Ellie Byrne says the closure forces more traffic onto residential streets. She also notes the impact on disabled and elderly residents who need vehicle access. Ian Byrne, the MP for Liverpool West Derby, also criticized the club’s stance.
The club argues that a permanent closure creates a safer, pedestrian-friendly space. They also suggest it reduces the risk of terror attacks. The club owns the road.
Stadium comparison
Matchday revenue and capacity vary across the Premier League. Liverpool is the fourth-largest club stadium in the league. It follows Old Trafford, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and the London Stadium.
| Club | Capacity | Category A Price | Category B Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tottenham Hotspur | 62,850 | £70 – £115 | £52 – £90 |
| Liverpool | 61,276 | £55 – £80 | £45 – £55 |
| Manchester United | 74,140 | £75 – £95 | £55 – £75 |
| Arsenal | 60,704 | £80 – £105 | £65 – £75 |
Manchester United plans a new stadium that will hold 100,000 people. They secured 25 acres of land near Old Trafford in June 2026. Their Wharfside Masterplan was revealed in July 2026. The project will cost around £2 billion.
Tottenham Hotspur maintains the highest prices for general admission. Their stadium includes an indoor karting facility and dressing rooms larger than those of the home team. They host NFL games and concerts.
Local infrastructure and future plans
The club focuses on the wider footprint around Anfield. Billy Hogan, the Liverpool CEO, says the club wants to improve infrastructure and transport. He says the club wants to create reasons for visitors to use the area on non-matchdays.
Work on the Walton Breck Road highway improvement scheme has started. This project costs £4 million. It aims to create a greener experience for residents and fans. The plan includes wider footpaths and concrete planters. These planters provide a rest area for visitors.
The scheme also includes a mini-roundabout at the junction of Walton Breck Road, Oakfield Road, and Wylva Street. The project should reach completion in spring 2027. Work remains unfinished.