Saturday, 10 October 2026 · 15:00
Where to park for Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford
Saturday 10 October, 2pm kick-off — it's a big one. Whether you're camping out for the pre-match build-up or timing your arrival for last-minute drama, getting parked near Old Trafford needs a solid plan. We've mapped verified parking options so you can focus on the football, not the hunt for a space.
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Saturday, 10 October 2026
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Parking near Old Trafford for Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur
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.
21 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 — the safest match-day choice
This is the venue's own car park, 2 minutes from the East Stand. It's pre-book only, so you'll know you've got a space before you leave home — peace of mind on a busy Saturday. Prices run £12–£20 depending on when you reserve; earlier bookings are usually cheaper. It fills early on match days, especially for a fixture like this one, so book as soon as you've got your ticket sorted.
Old Trafford Official Car Park E2 · ~2 min walk
2 · Make a night of it
Old Trafford Official Car Park E1 — park early, settle in properly
Another official option, also 2 minutes' walk from the ground and pre-book only. If E2 is full, E1 gives you the same convenience and match-day reliability. With a 2pm kick-off, arrive by midday and you've got time for a proper pre-match wander around Salford Quays — grab food, check the team news, soak up the atmosphere before you head into the ground.
Old Trafford Official Car Park E1 · ~2 min walk
3 · Quick getaway
MediaCity / Broadway multi-storey car park — beat the post-match crush
17 minutes' walk, but here's the win: you dodge the worst of the Old Trafford car park exodus after the final whistle. It's public parking, cheaper than the official options, and less frantic on match days. Perfect if you're happy with a slightly longer walk and want a stress-free exit — leave when everyone else is still queuing at the East Stand.
MediaCity / Broadway multi-storey car park · ~17 min walk
Getting parked for Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur: the plan
Saturday afternoon football at Old Trafford draws serious crowds. Aim to arrive at least 90 minutes before kick-off if you want a relaxed parking experience — that's roughly midday for this 2pm match. Traffic into Salford Quays and around the stadium builds steadily from 11am onwards, and the official car parks fill quickly on match days. If you're coming from outside Manchester, add 20 minutes to your usual travel time and check the app for live availability reports as you get close — they're updated by the community and expire after 60 minutes, so they're worth checking before you commit to a spot.
You've got three solid options. The venue's own car parks (E1 and E2) are your safest bet — they're 2 minutes' walk from the ground, pre-book only, and cost £12–£20 depending on when you reserve. They fill early on match days, so book ahead if you can. If the official car parks are full or you fancy a quieter arrival, the MediaCity / Broadway multi-storey is a public alternative just 17 minutes' walk away — it's less hectic, though you'll lose a few minutes getting to the turnstiles. Street bays are scattered nearby, but they're tight on match days and governed by resident permit zones; the app shows live reports when spots open up. Pick your parking type based on how much legroom and pre-match time you want.
Exit strategy matters as much as arrival. After the final whistle, thousands head to the car parks at once — expect 30–45 minutes of queuing if you leave immediately. The savvy play: grab a pint or a burger in Salford Quays, let the initial crush clear (give it 20 minutes), then head back to the car. If you parked at MediaCity / Broadway, you'll actually avoid the worst of the Old Trafford exit gridlock. Download the Parkwise app before you go — live availability reports are app-only, and they'll save you circling half of Salford looking for a bay.
Make an evening of it
Book the official car park as soon as you've got your ticket. Saturday match days fill up fast, and pre-book-only means you're guaranteed a space.
Arrive by midday for a 2pm kick-off. You'll get parked easily, have time to eat something decent, and soak up the pre-match buzz without rushing.
Download the Parkwise app before you leave home. Live parking reports (updated by the community, expire after 60 minutes) are app-only — check them as you approach Old Trafford to spot any last-minute gaps in street bays or nearby alternatives.
If you're parking at the official car parks, grab a pre-match pint or bite in Salford Quays — it's right there, and you'll actually get a seat at midday rather than fighting the post-match crowds.
After the final whistle, wait 20 minutes before heading back to your car. The initial surge clears quickly, and you'll avoid standing in a queue for half an hour while the stadium empties.
Street parking is tight on match days and governed by resident permit zones. The app shows live reports when spots open up, but don't rely on it as your only plan — have the official car park or MediaCity as your backup.
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 Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford: parking questions
How much is parking at Old Trafford on match days?
The official car parks (E1 and E2) charge £12–£20 pre-book only, depending on how far in advance you reserve. Earlier bookings tend to be cheaper. The MediaCity / Broadway multi-storey is public paid parking — rates vary but are typically comparable or lower. Street parking is free in some zones but heavily controlled by resident permits; check the app for live availability and restrictions.
How early should I arrive for a 2pm kick-off?
Aim for midday (noon). That gives you 90 minutes before kick-off to park, grab food, use the facilities, and get into the ground without rushing. Traffic into Salford Quays starts building from 11am, so arriving by midday puts you ahead of the worst of it.
Can I park on the street near Old Trafford?
Street parking exists in nearby zones, but it's tight on match days and many areas are resident-permit-controlled. The app shows live community reports on availability and restrictions — check it as you arrive. Don't rely on street parking as your only option; have the official car park or a multi-storey as your backup plan.
How do I find live parking availability near Old Trafford?
Download the Parkwise app — live availability reports are app-only. Community members report open bays and car park status in real time. Reports expire after 60 minutes, so check as you're arriving, not hours before. This is especially useful if you're flexible on where you park or want to spot a gap in street bays.
How long after the match does it take to get out of the car park?
Expect 30–45 minutes if you leave immediately after the final whistle. The savvy move is to wait 20 minutes, grab a pint or burger in Salford Quays, and let the initial surge clear. If you parked at MediaCity / Broadway, you'll actually sidestep the worst of the Old Trafford car park queue altogether.
Do I need an app to book the official car park?
The official car parks are pre-book only, typically booked online or through the club's website when you buy your ticket. You don't need the Parkwise app to book them, but you do need it to check live availability reports for street parking or to scope out alternative options on the day.
What if the official car parks are full?
The MediaCity / Broadway multi-storey is your nearest alternative — 17 minutes' walk, public parking, and less hectic on match days. Street bays may have spaces (check the app for live reports), but they're permit-controlled and tight. Don't show up without a plan B; book the official car park in advance where possible.
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