Saturday, 24 October 2026 · 15:00
Where to park for Manchester United vs Bournemouth at Old Trafford
Big match day at Old Trafford on Saturday 24 October 2026 — kick-off at 2pm. Whether you're chasing an early spot near the East Stand or planning to stay out post-match and avoid the first-wave traffic, Parkwise has your parking sorted. We've verified five car parks around the stadium so you can focus on the football.
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Saturday, 24 October 2026
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Parking near Old Trafford for Manchester United vs Bournemouth
Three picks, three different plans — the shortest walk, the best pre-show evening, and the fastest way home. All verified Parkwise data. For live availability on the night, download the free Parkwise app.
17 locations mappedOld Trafford Official Car Park E2
Official venue parkingCar Park · Salford Quays
- Type
- Car Park
- Price
- Paid · £12–£20 · pre-book only
- Max stay
- Matchdays
- Hours
- Matchday via Wharfside Way; free on non-matchdays
- Operator
- Manchester United FC
- Distance
- 143 m from the venue
- Address
- East Stand, Old Trafford, Manchester M16 0RA
Good to know
- • Official Manchester United car park by the East Stand with accessible bays — book matchday spaces at manutd.com/tickets. Free visitor parking on non-matchdays (museum and tours). Matchday access via Wharfside Way only
Numbered pins are our three picks for this event — tap one for details. Every other dot is a verified street bay or car park. Live availability shows in the app only — download the app to see where drivers found spaces in the last hour.
Why these three?
1 · Official venue parking
Old Trafford Official Car Park E2 — closest to the turnstiles
This is the venue's own car park on the East Stand — two minutes' walk to the ground and pre-book only, so you need to secure your space in advance. At £12–£20 depending on the package, it's priced for match day and designed to get you in and out of the stadium without the wider traffic chaos. Best bet if you want zero faffing on arrival and a guaranteed spot close to kick-off.
Old Trafford Official Car Park E2 · ~2 min walk
2 · Make a night of it
Old Trafford Official Car Park E1 — another official option
Same location, same deal: pre-book only, 2-minute walk, £12–£20. If E2 is sold out, E1 gives you the same proximity to the turnstiles and the same official status. Book early on match weeks and you've got your parking locked in before you even think about travel.
Old Trafford Official Car Park E1 · ~2 min walk
3 · Quick getaway
MediaCity multi-storey car park — the post-match escape route
Seventeen minutes' walk from Old Trafford, but this is your play if you want to sidestep the stadium exit queue entirely. Public parking with standard paid rates, and it puts you in a completely different traffic zone from the main Old Trafford egress. Perfect for staying out a bit longer after the final whistle — grab a pint in Salford Quays, let the stadium car parks empty, then head back to the car at your own pace.
MediaCity / Broadway multi-storey car park · ~17 min walk
Getting parked for Manchester United vs Bournemouth: the plan
Plan to arrive by 12:30pm if you want one of the closer official spaces — matchday traffic around Old Trafford starts building from noon, and the pre-book car parks fill early on a Saturday. If you're coming later (say, 1:15pm), head straight to the easier-exit option at MediaCity to avoid the stadium bottleneck. The roads around Salford Quays can get congested in the final 45 minutes before kick-off, so leave yourself extra time or download the Parkwise app to check live driver reports as you approach.
You've got three main plays: the venue's own official car parks (E1 and E2) are a 2-minute walk and pre-book only — grab a space early if you can. Both sit on the East Stand and get you straight into the ground. If those are full or you'd rather keep your options open, the MediaCity multi-storey is a 17-minute walk but gives you a planned exit route if you want to beat the post-match crush — public parking with paid rates, and you'll have breathing room after the final whistle.
For the exit: if you've parked in one of the official spaces, follow the stadium's egress routes and expect congestion for 20–30 minutes after full-time. If you've chosen MediaCity, you're already away from the immediate stadium exit queue — grab a drink, let the rush pass, then head back to the car in your own time. Check live parking reports in the Parkwise app before you leave the ground to see which car parks are clearing fastest.
Make an evening of it
Pre-book the official car parks at least a week ahead if you can — they're pre-book only and fill up fast on match Saturdays.
Arrive by 12:30pm for a stress-free experience; after 1pm, traffic around the stadium quickens and the choice narrows.
If you're heading to MediaCity car park, factor in that 17-minute walk and consider a pre-match coffee or bite in Salford Quays to use the time — the area's got good options and it breaks up the journey nicely.
Download the Parkwise app before you leave home. Once you've parked, you can check live driver reports as kick-off approaches to gauge real-time traffic and plan your exit.
Post-match singing in the car on the drive home is guaranteed — if you've parked somewhere that lets you beat the first surge, you'll actually enjoy it instead of sitting static for 40 minutes.
Don't rely on on-street parking near the stadium — it's either restricted or chocka by 1pm on match day. Stick to the verified car parks we've listed.
Live availability
Spaces come and go in minutes — see what's free right now in the app
The map around Old Trafford updates as drivers report spaces. Green means someone recently confirmed availability; amber and red mean limited or full. Every report expires after 60 minutes — so you are never looking at stale data.
- Filter by duration, price, and parking type before you set off
- Set your destination to Old Trafford and see parking around it
- Earn free access by reporting spaces when you park
Manchester United vs Bournemouth at Old Trafford: parking questions
Do I have to pre-book the official Old Trafford car parks?
Yes — both E1 and E2 are pre-book only. There's no pay-on-the-day option at the official spaces, so book ahead via the stadium or through their partners. Prices range from £12–£20 depending on your package.
How early should I arrive on match day?
Aim for 12:30pm or earlier if you want one of the closer official spots. After 1pm, traffic builds noticeably and car park availability tightens. If you're coming later, go straight for the MediaCity multi-storey to avoid the stadium bottleneck.
Can I park on the street near Old Trafford?
Most residential streets around the stadium have permit-only restrictions on match days, and any unrestricted bays fill by early afternoon. Stick to the verified car parks — it's simpler and you'll have a guaranteed spot.
How do I check live parking availability?
Download the Parkwise app and open it when you're heading to the stadium or already parked. Drivers leave live reports in the app, which expire after 60 minutes, so you get real-time intel on which car parks are filling up or clearing after the match.
What's the best way to avoid the post-match traffic chaos?
If you've parked in the official spaces, expect congestion for 20–30 minutes after full-time — follow the stadium exit routes and be patient. If you've chosen MediaCity, you're already out of the immediate stadium exit zone; grab a drink, wait 30–45 minutes, then head back to your car once the main rush has passed.
Is there disabled or accessible parking?
The official Old Trafford car parks have accessible spaces — check with the stadium's ticket office or accessibility team when you book. Parkwise lists verified car parks, but for specific accessibility questions, contact Old Trafford directly.
What if the official car parks are full?
That's what the MediaCity multi-storey is for — it's public parking with standard rates and gives you an alternative if the stadium's own spaces sell out. It's a 17-minute walk, but you'll have a space and a clearer exit route after the match.
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