National League stadiums ranked by capacity

This season, the National League is stacked full of big clubs vying for promotion to League Two.

Rochdale, Carlisle United and Southend United are just three of the reputable teams in the division who have EFL pedigree and a dedicated fanbase.

Given that there is a glut of fiercely supported outfits in the fifth tier, there are several sizeable stadiums, some of which hold more fans than Premier League side Bournemouth.

Here, DAZN News ranks all of the stadiums for the 2025-26 season by capacity.

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Brunton Park (Carlisle United)

• Capacity: 17,949
• Year opened:  1909

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The Cumbrians were relegated from League Two at the end of the 2024-25 season, and their home boasts the largest capacity in the National League.

One of the oldest grounds in the fifth tier, it suffered severe flooding in 2016 when water levels reached the height of the crossbar.

Gateshead International Stadium (Gateshead)

• Capacity:  11,800
• Year opened:  1955

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The multipurpose, all-seater stadium has hosted the Heed since it opened in 1955 and has been extensively redeveloped on three occasions.

Its record attendance of 11,750 was set in the year it opened, when Gateshead welcomed local rivals Newcastle United.

Roots Hall (Southend United)

• Capacity: 10,508
• Year opened: 1955

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The capacity of Roots Hall is, in fact, 12,392, although this has been reduced in accordance with the current Safety Certification.

Southend's home is an all-seater stadium and is the largest in Essex. Its record attendance dates back to 1979, when 31,033 fans watched the Shrimpers take on Liverpool in the FA Cup.

The Shay Stadium (Halifax Town)

• Capacity:  10,401
• Year opened:  1921

Loctaed in the south side of the town, the Shay Stadium is a historic multi-purpose venue that is also home to rugby league side the Halifax Panthers.

The word 'shay' is derived from the Old English word 'shaw', which means a small wood, ticket or grove.

Crown Oil Arena (Rochdale)

• Capacity:  10,249
• Year opened: 1920

Traditionally known as Spotland, the versatile venue also plays host to rugby league side the Rochdale Hornets.

The venue welcomed Fiji and Ireland during the 2013 Rugby League World Cup and has a statue of long-standing supporter David Clough situated in the North Stand, where he sat.

Huish Park (Yeovil Town)

• Capacity:  9,565
• Year opened:  1990

Huish Park replaced the Glovers' former home, Huish Athletic Ground, in 1990 after it was sold for redevelopment and became a TESCO.

The venue possesses both seated areas and terracing, with approximately 5,212 seats and is known for its traditional matchday experience.

Attis Arena (Scunthorpe United)

• Capacity:  9,088
• Year opened: 1988

Traditionally known as Glanford Park, the venue features three all-seater stands and one terraced end for home supporters.

Constructed for a cost of £2.5million, it was the first new purpose-built Football League stadium to be built for thirty-three years and replaced the Old Show Ground.

LNER Community Stadium (York City)

• Capacity:  8,500
• Year opened:  2021

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The most modern venue in the National League is the LNER Community Stadium, which provides state-of-the-art facilities for sport, community and leisure.

Also known as the York Community Stadium, it also plays host to rugby league side York and cost £44.2million to construct.

Prestige Group Stadium (Hartlepool United)

• Capacity:  7,865
• Year opened: 1908

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Originally referred to as Victoria Park, the Monkey Hangers have been playing at their home since the club's inception in 1908.

As well as football, the historic North-East venue also hosts athletics, concerts and other large-scale events.

The EBB Stadium (Aldershot Town)

• Capacity:  7,100
• Year opened:  1926

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Also known as the Recreation Ground, the venue has been hosting the Shots since their inception in the same year.

The iconic venue is situated on Aldershot High Street and remained vacant between the Aldershot and Aldershot Town eras.

Mazuma Mobile Stadium (Morecambe)

• Capacity:  6,476
• Year opened: 2010

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The contemporary ground replaced Christie Park, which the Shrimps had been using since 1921, and also hosts concerts, weddings and conferences.

After significant delays, the stadium's opening game was a League Cup first-round tie against Championship side Coventry City, with Morecambe securing a shock 2-0 victory.

The Laithwaite Community Stadium (Woking)

• Capacity: Approximately 6,000
• Year opened:  1922

Commonly known as Kingfield Stadium, the ground contains 2,500 seats on grandstands and was renovated twice in 1942 and 1995.

The venue also hosted temporary tenants Hayes & Yeading United (2011-2014) and Sheerwater FC (2018-2021).

ARMCO Arena (Solihull Moors)

• Capacity:  5,500
• Year opened:  1998

Also known as Damson Park, the venue originally hosted Solihull Borough when they moved from their original Widney Lane Ground.

However, it is now the home of Solihull Moors after Solihull Borough and Moor Green merged in 2007.

J. Davidson Stadium (Altrincham)

• Capacity:  5,450
• Year opened: 1910

Traditionally known as Moss Lane, the home of Altrincham is one of the oldest grounds in the National League.

The stadium comprises three terraces as well as a main stand and a family stand, which are not normally segregated.

Silverlake Stadium (Eastleigh)

• Capacity:  5,192
• Year opened:  1957

Originally known as Ten Acres, the ground has been the home of Eastleigh since they moved from Walnut Avenue.

The stadium has been extensively renovated over the years and has hosted Southampton Women since 2024.

The Bolt New Lawn Stadium (Forest Green Rovers)

• Capacity:  5,147
• Year opened:  2006

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Also known as the New Lawn Stadium, it has been the home of Forest Green since they moved from the Lawn Ground in 2006.

The venue boasts a host of environmental features to make it one of the most environmentally sustainable stadiums in the world, including an organic pitch and solar panels.

The VBS Community Stadium (Sutton United)

• Capacity:  5,103
• Year opened: 1912

Traditionally known as Gander Green Lane, the VBS Community Stadium is currently the home of Sutton and Crystal Palace Women.

The U's' maiden game at the ground was against Guards Depot FC, while it was the notorious venue of goalkeeper Wayne Shaw's pie-eating shenanigans.

Jakemans Community Stadium (Boston United)

• Capacity:  5,061
• Year opened: 2020

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Having left the historic York Street, Boston now play at their modern new home that features a 3G pitch and hospitality suites.

The South Stand is in the process of being built and will house away supporters when it is complete.

Meadow Park (Boreham Wood)

• Capacity:  4,500
• Year opened: 1963

Boreham Wood moved to Meadow Park from Eldon Avenue in 1963, and the ground has undergone several renovations since then.

The Wood are not the only occupant of the venue and share the facilities with Arsenal Women and Arsenal under-21s.

Rare Breed Meat Co. Stadium (Braintree Town)

• Capacity:  4,222
• Year opened:  1923

Traditionally known as the Cressing Road Stadium, the ground was built as a general sports ground by the Crittall Windows Company, who were the parent company of the club, then known as Crittall Athletic.

During the 1970s, the Essex-based side were forced to play elsewhere after problems with the pitch and the main stand after it was hit by a storm.

Grosvenor Vale (Wealdstone)

• Capacity:  4,085
• Year opened:  1947

Situated in Ruislip, West London, Grosvenor Vale has been the home of Wealdstone since 2008, having initially housed Ruislip Manor.

The ground is unique in that it features a World War 2 gun turret, and it has seen significant upgrades since the Stones moved in.

The Lamb Ground (Tamworth)

• Capacity:  4,000
• Year opened:  1934

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Tamworth play at the only ground in the National League that is named after a pub.

Their home was named after the nearby pub, The Lamb Inn, and is only a year younger than the club itself.

St James Park (Brackley Town)

• Capacity: 3,500
• Year opened:  1974

Brackley Town are one of three English clubs to play at a ground called St James Park, along with Newcastle United and Exeter City.

The club moved to the ground from their previous home, Manor Road, which they had played at since their establishment in 1890.

Truro Sports Hub (Truro City)

• Capacity: 3,000
• Year opened: 2024

The newest and smallest stadium in the National League belongs to Truro City, the division's most South-Westernly club.

Between leaving Treyew Road and moving into their new home, the Tinners groundshared with Torquay United, playing their home games two hours outside of Truro.

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