Iconic Football Grounds
The stadiums where history was made
Will be published approx. on 15. October 2026
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-1-80570-428-7 (ISBN)
Description
Journey through the iconic stadiums where football history was - and continues to be - made.
From the world's oldest football stadium to the newest megastructures, Iconic Football Grounds reveals the stories behind these places, combining rare archival photographs, interviews and unforgettable stories.
Spanning iconic cathedrals of the game, as well as lesser-known treasures, this truly global collection captures the distinct character and history of each venue, including:
Wembley Stadium, England: the spiritual home of English football and stage for myriad national moments.
Maracana, Brazil: a symbol of Brazilian football culture and the setting for some of the sport's most dramatic matches.
San Siro, Italy: a towering shared home to rivals AC Milan and Inter, renowned for its atmosphere and history.
Camp Nou, Spain: FC Barcelona's iconic stadium.
Celtic Park, Scotland: famous for its intense atmosphere and deep connection between club and community.
Azadi Stadium, Iran: a vast arena that has played a key role in wider social movements.
Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, North Korea: the world's largest stadium by capacity, shrouded in mystery.
Hackney Marshes, England: the home of grassroots football, where hundreds of pitches and generations of players reflect the game's role in local identity.
Exploring each stadium's significance, this fully illustrated book is a look into football's greatest stages and the memories made within them.
Perfect for all football fans, travellers and lovers of sporting history, Iconic Football Grounds celebrates the places that define the beautiful game.
From the world's oldest football stadium to the newest megastructures, Iconic Football Grounds reveals the stories behind these places, combining rare archival photographs, interviews and unforgettable stories.
Spanning iconic cathedrals of the game, as well as lesser-known treasures, this truly global collection captures the distinct character and history of each venue, including:
Wembley Stadium, England: the spiritual home of English football and stage for myriad national moments.
Maracana, Brazil: a symbol of Brazilian football culture and the setting for some of the sport's most dramatic matches.
San Siro, Italy: a towering shared home to rivals AC Milan and Inter, renowned for its atmosphere and history.
Camp Nou, Spain: FC Barcelona's iconic stadium.
Celtic Park, Scotland: famous for its intense atmosphere and deep connection between club and community.
Azadi Stadium, Iran: a vast arena that has played a key role in wider social movements.
Rungrado 1st of May Stadium, North Korea: the world's largest stadium by capacity, shrouded in mystery.
Hackney Marshes, England: the home of grassroots football, where hundreds of pitches and generations of players reflect the game's role in local identity.
Exploring each stadium's significance, this fully illustrated book is a look into football's greatest stages and the memories made within them.
Perfect for all football fans, travellers and lovers of sporting history, Iconic Football Grounds celebrates the places that define the beautiful game.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Illustrations
311
Dimensions
Height: 315 mm
Width: 265 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
1880 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80570-428-7 (9781805704287)
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Person
Ryan Herman is an author, journalist and editor. He started his career on local newspapers, which provided him with his first opportunity to write about weird and wonderful news. He has since gone on to work for a broad range of titles, including GQ, FourFourTwo, Vice and Rugby Journal, often focusing on human interest stories.
He has written two Amazon bestsellers, Remarkable Football Grounds and Remarkable Rugby Grounds, which were both shortlisted for Best Illustrated Sports Book of the Year.
He has written two Amazon bestsellers, Remarkable Football Grounds and Remarkable Rugby Grounds, which were both shortlisted for Best Illustrated Sports Book of the Year.
Content
Introduction
The Cradle of Football
Wembley Stadiu
Sandygate
Old Trafford
Anfield
Goodison Park And Hill Dickinson Stadium
Highbury And The Emirates Stadium
Stamford Bridge
Hackney Marshes
Craven Cottage
Celtic Park
Ibrox
Dens Park & Tannadice
Eriskay
Principality Stadium
Racecourse Ground/Stok Cae Ras
Western Europe
Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
Camp Nou
Mestalla
San Siro
Arena Garibaldi
Campo Gerini
Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
Stade De France
Parc Des Princes And Stade Jean Bouin
Orange Velodrome
Stade Atlantique
Estadio Municipal De Braga
Estadio Da LuzAviva Stadium
Central Europe
Johan Cruyff Arena
De Kuip
Millerntor-Stadion
Westfalenstadion
Allianz Arena
Red Bull Arena
Olympiastadion Stadion Narodowy
Rajko Mitic Stadium
Igraliste Batarija
Gospin Dolac
Valeriy Lobanovskyi Dynamo Stadium
Atatuerk Olympic Stadium
South America
Arena Corinthians
Maracana Stadium
Estadio Mineirao
Estadio Alberto J. Armando
Estadio Beira-Rio
Estadio Libertadores De America - Ricardo
Enrique Bochini / Estadio Presidente Peron
Jose Amalfitani Stadium
Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos
Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado
Estadio Hernando Siles
Estadio Monumental 'U'
Estadio Centenario
Estadio Monumental
North and Central America
Azteca Stadium
Estadio Nemesio Diez
Rose Bowl
Giants Stadium And Metlife Stadium
Soldier Field
Sofi Stadium
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Olympic StadiumBc Place
Asia and Oceania
Kai Tak Sports Park
Edion Peace Wing Stadium
Seoul World Cup Stadium
Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
Rungrado 1st Of May Stadium
Stadium Australia
Aami Park
Changlimithang Stadium
Spituk Stadium
The Middle East and Africa
Stadium 974
King Fahd Sports City Stadium
Azadi Stadium
Cairo International Stadium
Stade 5 Juillet 1962
Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium
Stade Leopold Sedar Senghor
Stade Kianja Barea Mahamasina
Mmabatho Stadium
Dhl Stadium
Fnb Stadium (Soccer City)
Stade D'angondje
A Lesson From History: Rasunda Stadium
Index
Picture Credits
The Cradle of Football
Wembley Stadiu
Sandygate
Old Trafford
Anfield
Goodison Park And Hill Dickinson Stadium
Highbury And The Emirates Stadium
Stamford Bridge
Hackney Marshes
Craven Cottage
Celtic Park
Ibrox
Dens Park & Tannadice
Eriskay
Principality Stadium
Racecourse Ground/Stok Cae Ras
Western Europe
Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
Camp Nou
Mestalla
San Siro
Arena Garibaldi
Campo Gerini
Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino
Stade De France
Parc Des Princes And Stade Jean Bouin
Orange Velodrome
Stade Atlantique
Estadio Municipal De Braga
Estadio Da LuzAviva Stadium
Central Europe
Johan Cruyff Arena
De Kuip
Millerntor-Stadion
Westfalenstadion
Allianz Arena
Red Bull Arena
Olympiastadion Stadion Narodowy
Rajko Mitic Stadium
Igraliste Batarija
Gospin Dolac
Valeriy Lobanovskyi Dynamo Stadium
Atatuerk Olympic Stadium
South America
Arena Corinthians
Maracana Stadium
Estadio Mineirao
Estadio Alberto J. Armando
Estadio Beira-Rio
Estadio Libertadores De America - Ricardo
Enrique Bochini / Estadio Presidente Peron
Jose Amalfitani Stadium
Estadio Nacional Julio Martinez Pradanos
Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado
Estadio Hernando Siles
Estadio Monumental 'U'
Estadio Centenario
Estadio Monumental
North and Central America
Azteca Stadium
Estadio Nemesio Diez
Rose Bowl
Giants Stadium And Metlife Stadium
Soldier Field
Sofi Stadium
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Olympic StadiumBc Place
Asia and Oceania
Kai Tak Sports Park
Edion Peace Wing Stadium
Seoul World Cup Stadium
Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
Rungrado 1st Of May Stadium
Stadium Australia
Aami Park
Changlimithang Stadium
Spituk Stadium
The Middle East and Africa
Stadium 974
King Fahd Sports City Stadium
Azadi Stadium
Cairo International Stadium
Stade 5 Juillet 1962
Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium
Stade Leopold Sedar Senghor
Stade Kianja Barea Mahamasina
Mmabatho Stadium
Dhl Stadium
Fnb Stadium (Soccer City)
Stade D'angondje
A Lesson From History: Rasunda Stadium
Index
Picture Credits